As many of you know, the market for vintage Japanese 4x4s is heating up. With durable engines, great looks and decent off-roadability, there’s a lot to like about trucks like this 1982 Toyota Hilux long-bed. But how much longer… more»
Japanese Classic Cars
Jul 27, 2018 • Uncategorized • 13 Comments
42,000 Miles From New: 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser
While FJ60 Land Cruisers are generally long-lived, they remain somewhat elusive to find in mint condition. This 42,000-mile example is the outlier, somehow living an existence that didn’t see the mileage pile up over time. Strictly a southern vehicle,… more»
Jul 27, 2018 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Never This Nice: 1985 Toyota Supra
If some kids had posters of Michael Jordan on their wall, I would have had something like this absolutely mint Toyota Supra on mine. Growing up in the 80s, sport compact cars were beginning to come into their own… more»
Jul 27, 2018 • For Sale • 8 Comments
20 Year Sleep: 1966 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ45 LV
When I visited the Pacific Northwest last month, I was looking forward to seeing the numerous vehicles retired from our roads here in the Northeast that still did duty on the streets of Portland and Seattle. I was not… more»
Jul 26, 2018 • For Sale • 20 Comments
One Female Operator: 1987 Honda CRX Si
The first-generation Honda CRX remains one of my favorite cars of the 80s. I’ve thought long and hard about setting out to search for one, but it has remained on my list of, “If it falls into my lap,… more»
Jul 24, 2018 • Uncategorized • 38 Comments
Museum Quality: 1991 Isuzu Trooper
I hate to give things away, but as I’ve been alluding to recently, I’ve got my sights set on a vintage Japanese 4×4 project, and it’s damn close to this incredible Isuzu Trooper said to be a museum quality… more»
Jul 24, 2018 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Built for 500 BHP: 1979 Mazda RX7 Widebody
With its tiny rotary motor now likely sitting on the bottom of a riverbed, tethering a boat to the basin below, this 1979 Mazda RX7 barely resembles the slight sports car it once was. With a significantly flared body… more»
Jul 22, 2018 • Uncategorized • 10 Comments
Half Scale Gullwing: 1990 Mazda Autozam AZ1
In the US we get only a small portion of the models that Japanese manufacturers build for their domestic market. One of those forbidden delights is the Autozam AZ1, a mid-engine, two seat sports coupe and one is for… more»
Jul 21, 2018 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Original Paint: 1969 Nissan Patrol
You’d be forgiven for forgetting Nissan actually sold a robust FJ40 fighter here in the states, as the Patrol remains on a fairly obscure page in the history of Japanese Jeep fighters. They also have a stunningly similar profile… more»
Jul 20, 2018 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Baja 1000 Chase Truck: 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser
Most of the tricked out Land Cruisers we see hail from Australia or Japan; this particular FJ60 was customized right here in the states for the purpose of serving as a chase truck for the running of the Baja… more»
Jul 20, 2018 • For Sale • 8 Comments
FJ Hoarding: Toyota Land Cruiser FJ55 Collection
I swear, someone in the universe heard me going on and on about vintage Japanese 4x4s and now it seems every post is encouraging me to take the plunge onto yet another vehicle segment I know nothing about. This… more»
Jul 19, 2018 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Import Fighter: 1978 Dodge Challenger
I’ve always dug these “captive import” Dodge Challengers, and was sorely tempted by one in the Georgia stash I wrote about last week as a Barn Finds Exclusive. This Challenger is in slightly better condition (ha!) as a running,… more»
Jul 18, 2018 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Rock Solid Rock Hopper: 1974 Toyota FJ40
I don’t know if it’s going to come together just yet, but I’m working on acquiring a new project of the vintage Japanese 4×4 variety. It’s not an FJ40, because those have been far too popular (and expensive) for… more»
Jul 17, 2018 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Great Little Survivor: 1980 Datsun 210 Sunny Coupe
Nissans and Datsuns have featured prominently in my life. Over the years I’ve owned at least 10 of them in various forms. In fact, I actually met my wife through a Nissan/Datsun Owners Club many, many….many years ago. This… more»
Jul 17, 2018 • Uncategorized • 12 Comments
Eye Of The Tiger: 1990 Diahatsu Rocky
Ever wonder how the Diahatsu Rocky got its name? Sure, like its cousin the Rugged it probably alludes to the type of terrain its creators intended for it to conquer. Still, I like to think it’s a nod to… more»
Jul 17, 2018 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Low Mileage First Gen: 1978 Honda Civic
It’s not often that you see a forty year old vehicle with only 80,000 miles on the clock. And it’s really not often that you will find an imported economy car with this low of miles. This first generation… more»
