Now this is interesting: a rear-wheel drive Yamaha ATV meant to be more of a “tractor” than an off-road fun vehicle, by pulling various implements, such as the mower seen on it here. This 1988 Yamaha Terrapro is listed… more»
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Blue Plate Survivor: 1980 Datsun 510 Liftback
We’ve all heard stories about the “Little old lady from Pasadena” who had a car and only drove it to church on Sundays, yadda-yadda. Most of them are probably made-up fables to sell vehicles, but this one is plausible,… more»
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30k Original Miles? 1972 Datsun 240Z
Datsun claimed that it never drew influence for the 240Z from Jaguar’s iconic E-Type, but few people believed them. From its long hood to the rear hatch and the straight-six under the hood, it was hard to deny the… more»
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One-Owner 60K Mile 1987 Acura Legend
If you’re a child of the 1980s as I am, the Honda and Acura products offered in this era stand out as some of the best ever made. While not necessarily exceptional from a performance standpoint, they were outstanding… more»
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Daily Driver Work Truck: 1974 Chevrolet LUV
I miss the era when automakers gave their vehicles actual names, even if they were a little strange. This 1974 Chevrolet LUV (Light Utility Vehicle) is a rebadged Isuzu Faster under the Chevy bowties and badges, and unless someone… more»
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JDM Sedan: 1968 Nissan Prince Skyline S57
The lineage of the Skyline reaches back to the mid-fifties, when Prince Motor Company launched the car into the luxury niche. Prince merged into Nissan in 1966 and by then, Skylines had been used for every shade of commuting… more»
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Nearly New: 1977 Datsun B210 Sedan
Seems like in the last week or so we’ve seen a veritable plethora of low mileage cars here at Barn Finds. This Datsun B210 is more than a survivor, having soldiered on all these years while registering only 28,800… more»
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Rare ASC Conversion: 1985 Toyota Celica GT-S Convertible
There exists a legion of cars that are rare but not desirable. The 1985 Toyota Celica GT-S Convertible is undoubtedly in this camp, although we have seen a few exceptional examples trade for strong money. The car shown here… more»
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Widebody Project Car: 1970 Datsun 510
Do you have a car that falls decidedly outside of your usual preferences for a project and somehow keeps hanging on, lingering at the edge of your perspective? That’s the Datsun 510 for me. I really have no desire… more»
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Specialist Serviced: 1984 Nissan 300ZX
One of my favorite “bread crumbs” as it relates to understanding a car’s history is spotting an old license plate frame and assessing where, and when, it was last maintained. In the case of this sad Z31-chassis Nissan 300ZX,… more»
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BF Exclusive: 1980 Datsun 280ZX 5-Speed Survivor
Talk about a time capsule – this 1980 Datsun 280ZX looks like an incredible survivor, at least once you get it out of the garage and back on the road. The only hint of rust is from the previous… more»
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White Lightning: 1987 Chevrolet Sprint Turbo
This 1987 Chevrolet Sprint Turbo needs more graphics, in my opinion. Some tiny Sprint Turbo lettering on the rear of each side isn’t enough, especially for the 1980s when graphics ruled the day. That’s likely of little importance for… more»
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Original S130: 1983 Datsun 280ZX GL
The Datsun Z-Car remains one of the more attainable classics out there, and with strong parts supply and a reasonably modern driving experience, it’s a great choice for a starter project. Fortunately, this low mileage 1983 Datsun 280ZX GL… more»
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Pristine FJ80: 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser
After a certain point, when you find a vehicle in original condition that isn’t a supercar or otherwise a collector’s items, you have to consider it a unicorn. This 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser may have become a bit of… more»
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Two-Owner Time Capsule: 1989 Mercury Tracer
Who saved this car for posterity! This 1989 Mercury Tracer has traveled only 18,831 believable miles from new and is being sold by its second owner. Offered here on craigslist for $6500, this pristine compact is located in Newburgh,… more»
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1979 Toyota Keystone Micro Mini Camper
I know, the wheels throw me off, too, but those are the actual wheels and type of white-wall tires that came on this 1978 Toyota Keystone Micro Mini Class-C motorhome when it was new. I’m assuming the tires aren’t… more»
