More and more, Japanese 4x4s have come onto my radar as the next frontier for collector vehicles. Capable, cheap and reliable, they are darlings of adventure-seekers and Instagram celebrities who just want to look adventurous. There’s a ton of… more»
Japanese Classic Cars
Jul 10, 2018 • Auctions • 10 Comments
Two-Fer: First Gen Honda Accord Package Deal
Honda had a major hit on their hands with the US introduction of the Accord in 1976 with some dealers running a six month waiting list for them. Here was proof that a small car didn’t have to a… more»
Jul 3, 2018 • Uncategorized • 20 Comments
Amazing Transformation: 1971 Datsun 521
You may have to grab a seat for this one, especially after seeing the first photo! This 1971 Datsun 521 pickup can be found on Craigslist in San Jose, California and the seller is asking $15,000 for it. No,… more»
Jul 2, 2018 • Exclusives • 10 Comments
EXCLUSIVE: 1994 Toyota 4Runner
While this one is a bit newer than what we typically feature, the seller Martha T has taken such amazing care of this 4Runner that we thought one of you might enjoy having it! She claims it is currently in… more»
Jun 27, 2018 • Exclusives • 12 Comments
Exclusive: 2005 Saab 9-2x Aero
We wouldn’t normally feature a car this new that isn’t a special edition low mileage survivor, but I’ve always been fascinated by these Saab 9-2xs so I thought it would be fun to take a closer look. By the 2000s,… more»
Jun 27, 2018 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Rust-Free One-Owner: 1979 Honda Prelude
Original, one-owner, rust-free, and California car seem to be four golden selling points these days. Maybe they always have been. This 1979 Honda Prelude is all of those things and more. This red jewel is listed on eBay as… more»
Jun 26, 2018 • For Sale • 26 Comments
28,179 Miles: 1976 Toyota Celica GT Liftback
Here’s another low-mileage beauty, this one is a 1976 Toyota Celica GT Liftback. It’s originally from Oregon and now resides in Santa Rose, California. The seller has it listed on eBay where the current bid is $5,000 but the… more»
Jun 24, 2018 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Rotary Rescue: 1988 Mazda RX7
While we tend to think of the classic barn find as a slice of Americana, the truth of the matter is there’s no limit to what folks will stash away among farm equipment and animal feed. This 1988 Mazda… more»
Jun 24, 2018 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Never Seen Salt: 1966 Datsun 1600 Roadster
Datsun 1600s are not necessarily rare, but honest, clean survivors do tend to stand out. This 1966 example is claimed to be an Idaho survivor that never saw road salt, indicating it was fair-weather car only. It comes with… more»
Jun 23, 2018 • For Sale • 26 Comments
On/Off Road Gem: 1975 Yamaha DT250
I should be so lucky to start on the first kick like the seller says about this 1975 Yamaha DT250. This great looking bike is listed on eBay with a current bid price of $3,200 and it’s selling to… more»
Jun 22, 2018 • Success Stories • 4 Comments
Success Story: 1979 Datsun 280ZX
We recently heard from Holly S that her Father’s 1979 Datsun 280ZX has sold and is off to its new owner! It sounds like her Dad really loved this car, so it was an honor to get to help… more»
Jun 22, 2018 • For Sale • 41 Comments
Big Man Small Bike: 1970 Honda Z50-AK2
I’m still trying to figure out why a grown man (who shall remain nameless) who is 6′-5″ tall likes such small vehicles: small trucks, small cars, and small motorcycles like this 1970 Honda Z50-AK2. This little monkey bike is… more»
Jun 20, 2018 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Zurvivor: 1971 Datsun 240Z
The Z car market is on the rise, and many nice cars have been turning up out of the wood work. Typically susceptible to extensive rust, nice surviving cars aren’t all too common. This 1971 model is a little… more»
Jun 15, 2018 • For Sale • 26 Comments
1 of 4 Registered: 1976 Datsun 180B SSS
Otherwise known as a 610 or Nissan Bluebird, this 180B is a UK-market model with the desirable SSS trim. This denotes the 180B has the twin-carb version of the 1.8L L18 four-cylinder, along with a 5-speed manual and other… more»
Jun 14, 2018 • Exclusives • 3 Comments
Exclusive: 1983 Datsun 280ZX
It’s weird to think that this Datsun is 35 years old and classified as a Classic in most states. It seems far too modern to be that old! These cars were quite impressive when they were new and there’s… more»
Jun 11, 2018 • Classifieds • 4 Comments
Reader Ad: 1991 Toyota MR2
The second generation MR2 isn’t just a great looking sports car, it’s a fun driver! As with most great drivers, you don’t see too many of these in nice original condition like this one. With 113k miles, it isn’t… more»
