With only 19,332 miles, this 1974 Toyota Corolla 1600 Deluxe is one pampered peanut. It can be found on Craigslist, or here on the CL archive, with an asking price of $12,500 or best offer. It seems to be… more»
Japanese Classic Cars
Apr 13, 2018 • Uncategorized • 8 Comments
BRAT or BRUT? 1981 Subaru BRAT
Some folks love to modify cars. 4WD vehicles seem to be ripe for modification, sometimes turning into almost cartoon-like vestiges of their former glory. This 1981 Subaru BRAT is destined to be one of those former glory dealios.. unless… more»
Apr 10, 2018 • Uncategorized • 16 Comments
The Blazette: 1974 Chevrolet LUV Convertible
We’ve all seen a Chevy Luv before but I don’t know how many of us have seen a 1974 Chevrolet LUV convertible with a V6? This one is different but I couldn’t resist. This drop top can be found on… more»
Apr 8, 2018 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Parked and Forgotten: 1982 Datsun 280ZX
While I can understand having more money than brains is a common ailment in this country, it still blows my mind that people will park good cars and let them rot. This 1982 Datsun 280ZX may not have been… more»
Apr 6, 2018 • For Sale • 12 Comments
LeMons Beaters! Pontiac Fiero VS Honda CRX
An eBay seller is clearing out what looks like a yard full of potential project cars, and while they’ll all need heaps of work, the path towards completion could be much shorter if they’re converted to track use. Among… more»
Apr 5, 2018 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Raced From New: 12,000 Mile 1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse
For many of us in the Gen X and Gen Y generations, DSMs like this 12,613 mile Mitsubishi Eclipse GS Turbo hatchback were among the cars we pined to drive in high school. The ultimate trim was the turbocharged… more»
Apr 5, 2018 • Uncategorized • 11 Comments
$5,900 1981 Datsun 720 DX King Cab 4×4
#1,000,001 in Scotty G’s truck series, this 1981 Datsun 720 DX King Cab 4×4 is located in Greenboro, North Carolina. The seller is listing it on eBay with an ambitious $5,900 buy it now price and there is no make-offer… more»
Apr 1, 2018 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Ran 5 Years Ago: 1971 Isuzu 117 Coupe
I’m a huge fan of the mid-1960s Isuzu models, especially the Bellel diesel, the first to use diesel engines in a Japanese passenger car. This 1971 Isuzu 117 Coupe has a couple of significant firsts and it can be… more»
Mar 31, 2018 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Quick Re-Sale: 1986 Honda Civic Si
This 1986 Honda Civic Si was a one-owner car located in Oregon when Scotty G. wrote it up in February; we also featured it as one of our classifieds listings. After just barely a month, the second owner is… more»
Mar 30, 2018 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Mighty Dodge: 1988 Dodge Ram 50
Captive imports seemed to be all the rage in the 1970s and 80s as US automakers were scrambling to meet EPA regulations. This 1988 Dodge Ram 50 pickup is one of those, being a rebadged Mitsubishi Triton, similar to… more»
Mar 30, 2018 • For Sale • 12 Comments
President Reagan Approved: 1986 Subaru BRAT GL
Along with the word patina, using the word “iconic” usually draws out a few groans, but there is probably no more ironic… I mean.. well, you know what I mean.. vehicle from Subaru than a 1986 Subaru BRAT. Or… more»
Mar 30, 2018 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Gary Stopped Driving: 1976 Toyota Celica
It’s rare that we get sellers as honest as the one that’s listed this 1976 Toyota Celica on behalf of his friend, Gary. This Japanese Mustang is claimed to be a rust-free Texas specimen, and despite its tired cosmetics,… more»
Mar 29, 2018 • Uncategorized • 21 Comments
Gas Crunch King: 1978 Toyota Corolla Wagon
This is the car that made Toyota famous, at least in the US market. Well, not specifically this 1978 Toyota Corolla Deluxe Wagon but the third-generation Corollas, in general. This one can be found on craigslist, or go here… more»
Mar 26, 2018 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Modern Day Barn Find: 1989 Honda Prelude Si
The seller calls this 1989 Honda Prelude Si a “modern day barn find.” Believe it or not, this phenomenon is real, as cars parked in the 1980s and early 90s begin to grow in appeal to collectors it’s inevitbable… more»
Mar 25, 2018 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Rare Notchback: 1985 Toyota Celica GT
Whether a Mustang or a Celica, the notchback bodystyle does wonders for a car compared to its traditional hatchback form. This 1985 Toyota Celica GT is a rarely seen (anymore) example of the upright body style, and the seller… more»
Mar 23, 2018 • Uncategorized • 9 Comments
Sweet Oil-Burner: 1984 Mazda B2200 Diesel
I’m going to be known as the small truck guy before too long, if it isn’t already too late. Here’s another little gem, or without too much work it could be a gem. It’s a 1984 Mazda B2200 diesel… more»
