This 1969 Chevelle SS 454 has a… hey, wait a minute! A 2003 Honda Element EX AWD, on Barn Finds?! I know, this isn’t a dusty muscle car, hidden away for decades, one that just needs to be cleaned… more»
Japanese Classic Cars
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The Kids Don’t Ride It: 1977 Honda Z50 Mini Trail
A late entry to the sales race, Honda owned the motorcycle market by 1977, at least as far as imports went. There were other makes, of course, but for small-cc bikes, there weren’t many that had as much of… more»
BF Exclusive: 1981 Dodge Colt Custom Twin Stick
UPDATE – The seller has added additional photos and lowered their asking price! If you’ve looked at new cars recently, it’s not uncommon for them to be advertised as having 7, 8, or even 9-speed transmissions. It might seem… more»
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Fastest 350 In Its Day: 1971 Suzuki T350R Rebel
“Fearsomely Fast” is how some reviewers described Suzuki’s T350 series when it debuted for the 1969 model year. Two-stroke motorcycles are known for being fearsomely fast anyway, but some are a cut above the rest. This 1971 Suzuki T350R… more»
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Classic Commuter: 57k-Mile 1992 Toyota Corolla
Sitting is the new smoking, probably because most of us sit too much and have for decades since the personal computer has been on the scene. I didn’t grow up sitting in front of a computer; we were outside… more»
Rare Survivor: 1967 Hino Contessa 1300 Michelotti Coupe
Here’s a true orphan brand story that ties directly to a fascinating piece of motorsport history. This 1967 Hino Contessa 1300 Coupe, designed by Giovanni Michelotti, is now here on Barn Finds Auctions. Showing 48,113 miles and wearing a… more»
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Brushmobile Project? 2002 Toyota Echo
The Platz was a Japanese subcompact car built by Toyota from 1999 and 2005 and sold under the more attractive name, Echo, in the U.S. It was a no-frills sedan, and the 2-door model (like the seller’s car) was… more»
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Time-Capsule Find: 1988 Mazda RX-7
This one-owner 1988 Mazda RX-7 is a true survivor, showing just 30,850 original miles and remaining completely stock since new. Purchased brand new by the seller’s grandparents, it has been garage kept its entire life, never driven in winter,… more»
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Super Survivor! 1985 Toyota Supra
I’ve always had a “thing” for this generation of Toyota’s famed Supra. I owned a Celica from this generation, and then, they were similar cars – more on that to follow. I think it was the “Darth Vader” look… more»
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Rare Restored Off-Roader: 1976 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ45
Fully rotisserie-restored, this iconic 4×4 combines Toyota’s legendary durability with a freshened look that’s ready for both trail and show duty. This ultra-rare 1976 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ45, now listed for sale here on Craigslist out of Seattle, Washington…. more»
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Wine Country Survivor: 1969 Datsun 521 Pickup
Vertical photos of a horizontal vehicle, with a lot of them being cut off on one end or the other, don’t take away from the faded glory of this 1969 Datsun 521 Pickup. Sure, it needs work, but don’t… more»
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Barn Find Revival: 1973 Honda ST90 Sport Trail
ST, CT, SL, CL, let’s call the whole thing off… Honda’s naming system left more than a few of us scratching our skulls, since this 1973 Honda ST90 can be considered part of the CT family. This former barn… more»
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Rare Captive Import: 1981 Dodge Challenger
The concept of a captive import is demonstrated perhaps no more perfectly than buy Chrysler Corporation, which used a cozy relationship with Mitsubishi throughout the 80s and 90s to bolster its entry-level vehicle game. The Dodge Challenger was a… more»
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Abandoned SUV Rescue: 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser
While every state has police-run auctions for impounded vehicles, I imagine the ones operated in California are full of potential gold you’re unlikely to find in other states. This super clean 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser was apparently ditched by… more»
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Lesson in Civics: 1997 Honda Civic DX Hatchback
Update 07/13/2025: It seems that the seller didn’t taste success when they last listed this sweet little 1997 Honda Civic DX Hatchback, although we can’t say that it didn’t generate plenty of interest. The auction closed at $8,100 after… more»
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Only Two Owners! 1979 Celica Supra
The Toyota Celica Supra foreshadowed the arrival of one of Japan’s best-selling sports cars. Still sold today under the Supra name, this model has come a long way from its 100 hp beginnings. Today’s example is a first-year 1979… more»
