Among my list of “sleeper” cars on the collector scale, the Datsun 2000 roadster has been a regular fixture. These cars have been cheap for so long, yet check multiple boxes for enthusiasts. They can be reliable Sunday drivers… more»
Japanese Classic Cars
Aug 8, 2018 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Nice Specimen: 1986 Suzuki Samurai
Some collector car reports have listed old-school Japanese 4x4s like the Suzuki Samurai and Isuzu Trooper as ones to watch for future price increases. I can say it’s already happening with the Samurai, as these have been fetching good… more»
Aug 8, 2018 • Uncategorized • 12 Comments
LUV Story: 1976 Chevrolet LUV Pickup
The fuel supply crisis of the 1970s drove buyers of pickup trucks to the showrooms of Toyota and Datsun in search of more fuel efficient load haulers. GM didn’t have a small truck to offer so they went shopping… more»
Aug 4, 2018 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Appreciating Quickly: 1972 Datsun 240Z
Throughout the hobby car world, trends emerge for cars I like to call sleepers, or those vehicles that start gaining in value somewhat under the radar while we’re all distracted by 911s and Grand Nationals. The classic Nissan sports… more»
Aug 3, 2018 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Piston Powered: 1971 Mazda 1200 Coupe
The Mazda 1200 was the first piston-powered Mazda Familia offered in the U.S. market, starting in 1971. This 1971 Mazda 1200 is listed on eBay with bids reaching, gulp, $8,000! No, really, eight-grand and there are still two solid… more»
Aug 3, 2018 • Uncategorized • 11 Comments
Sweet Treat: 1980 Toyota Celica GT Sunchaser
I got my tonsils removed earlier this summer, so you’d think I’d have gotten my fill of pudding on my two week-long soft diet, but this 1980 Toyota Celica GT Sunchaser looks like a big bowl of butterscotch pudding,… more»
Aug 2, 2018 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Leather Package Survivor: Mazda RX-7 GXL
Generally speaking, a second-generation Mazda RX7 FC car is most desirable in turbocharged spec. The boosted rotary is part of the quintessential RX-7 formula, but that’s not to say you should turn your nose up at a naturally-aspirated 13B… more»
Aug 2, 2018 • For Sale • 9 Comments
A Tale Of Two FJs: ’76 VS ’75 Toyota Land Cruisers
There are two yellow Land Cruiser FJ40s up for grabs right now. Both of them are yellow and appear to be in excellent, survivor-grade condition with bidding slightly higher for the one on eBay. The question is, which one… more»
Aug 1, 2018 • Uncategorized • 12 Comments
Japanese Family Hauler: 1980 Toyota Cressida Wagon
By the standards of the early ’80s, the Cressida was considered to be a more luxurious alternative to the drab domestic wagons of its day. Reviews from the era praised the stylish interior, surprising performance (for a family hauler… more»
Jul 31, 2018 • Exclusives • 11 Comments
Exclusive: 1988 Nissan Safari Fire Truck
We’ve seen some cool vintage fire trucks, but most are simply too big to fit in the average garage. Well, if you’ve always dreamed of owning a bright red fire truck, but don’t own a massive barn to store… more»
Jul 31, 2018 • Uncategorized • 33 Comments
Chicken Tax Beater: 1982 Subaru Brat
If you are small and in a fight, you have to improvise. One upon a time, Subarus were pretty much a cult car for people who lived in mountainous areas and those who listened religiously to NPR. While these… more»
Jul 29, 2018 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Nicest One Left? 1988 Toyota Celica ST
With just 30,000 miles on the clock, this may be one of the most well-preserved Toyota Celicas on the market today. With so many of these cars falling victim to rust and poor modifications by younger owners, this early… more»
Jul 29, 2018 • Uncategorized • 7 Comments
Mikado 4×4: 1980 Chevrolet LUV
“All you need is love”.. or LUV is more like it. This 1980 Chevrolet LUV Mikado 4×4 pickup needs a little love but it’ll give back just as much as the third owner puts into it. This one is… more»
Jul 29, 2018 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Minty Lil’ Hustler: 1980 Datsun 720 Pickup
This impressively clean 1980 Datsun 720 “Lil’ Hustler” truck was sold new in Tennessee and apparently never left. With low miles and a body in seemingly mint condition, this may be one of the nicest 720 pickups available today…. more»
Jul 28, 2018 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Memory Maker: 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40
Man, this sort of breaks my heart. This 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser has a rebuilt motor, new clutch / brakes / gas tank and is unfortunately suffering from severe body and floor rust. The frame is good, but the… more»
Jul 27, 2018 • Uncategorized • 17 Comments
Highlander’s Great Granddad: 1971 Toyota Corona Wagon
By 1971, Americans were taking the offerings of Toyota pretty seriously due to a growing reputation for quality and reliability. “Made in Japan” became synonymous with low price and durability, especially in cars. This 1971 Toyota Corona Mk II… more»
