As we know by now, the captive import known as the Dodge Challenger was a spectacular sales failure here in the U.S. Despite being fairly clever from a business standpoint – replacing a hole in the lineup with a… more»
Japanese Classic Cars
Aug 24, 2018 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Low Mileage Rotary: Preserved 1982 Mazda RX-7
The first-generation Mazda RX-7 remains one of the best values out there in vintage Japanese sports cars, with great looks and a memorable powerplant under the hood. They don’t often fall into the pile of modified cars that get… more»
Aug 24, 2018 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Preserved Special Edition: 1979 Datsun 280ZX
Near as I can figure, this is a “Black & Gold” edition of the celebrated Datsun / Nissan 280ZX. There were numerous special editions floating around in the 1980s for Nissan’s halo car, but the Black & Gold moniker… more»
Aug 23, 2018 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Aftermarket Stretch: 1986 Toyota Pickup
This 1986 Toyota pickup is an oddball for sure, with a custom “stretch” conversion performed to give it some extra rear passenger room in lieu of a traditional extended cab. Apparently, it was sold new on dealer lots, but… more»
Aug 23, 2018 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Snowbird Survivor: 11K Mile 1986 Honda Accord
Oh boy, this 1986 Honda Accord hatchback brought back some memories. My first car that I drove to school all by myself was my mother’s retired 1987 Accord LX-i sedan. These were the days when Honda was building cars that… more»
Aug 22, 2018 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Family Liftback: 1979 Toyota Corona
By the end of the 1970s, lots of American families were making a switch to sensibly sized, well-built, economical, and affordable Japanese imports like this Toyota Corona, seen here in its new-for-1979 five-door Liftback guise. While there were undeniably… more»
Aug 21, 2018 • Uncategorized • 18 Comments
4×4 Diesel 5-Speed: 1992 Mitsubishi Delica Vantech
This camper is 26-years old but it’s still much newer than what we normally like to show here. It was so unusual and so nice, and it checked so many boxes that it was hard to pass up. This… more»
Aug 21, 2018 • For Sale • 29 Comments
They’re Multiplying: McBurnie Replica Ferrari 250 GTO
This is something like the third McBurnie replica Ferrari 250 GTO we’ve featured in the last few weeks after not seeing any for years. It always makes me wonder if an owner sees one sell for a good price,… more»
Aug 20, 2018 • Uncategorized • 8 Comments
Diesel Troopy: 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser
As I continue down the rabbit hole of Japanese 4×4 ownership, I can honestly say I’m happy to be here. The trouble with Japanese cars is very few of them have anything resembling soul. It seems 4x4s is where… more»
Aug 19, 2018 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Meticulous Revival: 1971 Datsun 521 Pickup
I have always considered it to be a privilege to write for Barn Finds because it gives me the opportunity to combine my passion for writing with my love/passion/obsession with cars. I have had the opportunity to write about… more»
Aug 19, 2018 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Amazing Datsun: 1978 Datsun 280Z
Barn Finds reader Michael has located this 1978 Datsun for us and I owe him a huge thanks for that. Not only do I really love these (and have always wanted one) but it brings back memories of the… more»
Aug 19, 2018 • For Sale • 26 Comments
2,200 Original Miles: 1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4
2,200 original miles! Wow. When it comes to emerging classics, you’d be a fool not to keep a close eye on Japanese sports cars, both old and new. And I mean real sports cars, not that pain-in-the-rear Subaru XT6 I… more»
Aug 19, 2018 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Survivor SPX: 1988 Mitsubishi Mighty Max 4WD
This 4WD Mitsubishi Mighty Max 4×4 could either be serendipitous or a stark reminder to wait for what you want. See, a few days ago, I went running down a new street in my neighborhood and found a 2WD… more»
Aug 17, 2018 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Double Trouble: 2-for-1 Geo Metro Convertibles
The latest installment of Car and Driver‘s highly entertaining periodic series “Battle of the Beaters” chronicles the editors’ adventures with four Geo Metro hatchbacks, each purchased for between $1,000 and $1,250 and all from the same seller. The thrashing that… more»
Aug 14, 2018 • Uncategorized • 19 Comments
Never Seen One: 1960 Mitsubishi Go Pickup
The range of Japanese oddballs that did duty as commercial and/or light utility vehicles never ceases to amaze me, as you wouldn’t think a vehicle with just three wheels was able to perform cargo ferrying duties. Well, this 1960… more»
Aug 13, 2018 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Original Paint: 1986 Honda CRX
When I visited the large car and truck collection we’re currently selling off a few years ago, one of the cars I “earmarked” for future inspection as a first generation Honda CRX. Now, my interests have changed for a… more»
