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Boxer Needed: 1975 Subaru DL Wagon

This car has been for sale for years it seems like, but thanks to Miguel for sending in the tip for this 1975 Subaru DL wagon, we can spend some time checking it out again. This 4×4 has been… more»

Rare Toyota: 1974 Toyota Corona 2000 GT

While the majority of the world have received the Toyota Corona in one form or another, only the Japanese themselves had the privilege of receiving the 2000 GT version. They are rarely seen outside of Japan, which makes this… more»

4WD Campervan: 1993 Toyota HiAce

As I’ve mentioned on these pages before, one of my other lingering projects is a 1981 Toyota HiAce, a model never sold in the U.S. My generation predates the ones that are appearing for sale left and right, as… more»

Flatline Flatbed: 1967 Toyota Stout 1900

Toyota made some fairly tough trucks, believe it or not. Most folks just think of the ones that they either had, saw, or heard stories of rusting away before their eyes. This 1967 Toyota Stout 1900 is reportedly in good… more»

Fresh Engine: 1971 Datsun 510 Station Wagon

Rugged design, excellent handling, and easy parts availability (both standard OEM and performance parts) has made the Datsun 510 a firm favorite among racing and rallying competitors for nearly five decades. While the 510 station wagon didn’t benefit from… more»

Montgomery Ward: 1959 Mitsubishi Silver Pigeon

We often think of captive imports as being car-related, but this 1959 Mitsubishi Silver Pigeon was sold as a Riverside under the Montgomery Ward juggernaut, back when there was a pre-Amazon-bricks-and-mortar juggernaut store. This nice example of a rare… more»

Pocket Rocket Project: 1985 Dodge Colt GTS Turbo

Pocket Rocket is a term that almost seems to have been invented for this 1985 Dodge Colt GTS Turbo. Or, pocket rocket project maybe, although that doesn’t roll off of the tongue quite as well. This little project pocket… more»

Not a VR4: 1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT

Any time we see a dusty car in a garage is cause for excitement, but sometimes it kicks up a notch when we suspect the car in question is a limited production 90s supercar. Well, cool your jets, because… more»

Nice Nissan Pickup: 1984 Datsun 720 King Cab

If there are two things I love, it’s trucks that are old enough to run for president and decals on said trucks! The Nissan-produced Datsun 720 has always been a favorite, and this one looks to be mostly well… more»

1,500 Dollar Hauler: 1986 Mazda B2000 SE-5

Sometimes a person just needs an inexpensive old pickup. 1986 isn’t “old” for a lot of us but it’s older than a good percentage of Barn Finds readers are and this 1986 Mazda B2000 SE-5 pickup is only $1,500…. more»

20K Original Miles: 2002 Honda S2000

I have fond memories of the 2002 Honda S2000 roadster, as a good friend of mine from high school got one not too long after landing his first real job. The car was a dream of his, and while… more»

Straman Coach Conversion: 1987 Honda CRX

Normally, aftermarket convertible conversions can be questionable at best in terms of their final execution. Personally, I feel this becomes even more of a factor on short wheelbase cars like the original Honda CRX, but somehow, these oddball Straman… more»

One Owner Barn Find: 1972 Mazda RX-2

Motor Trend tested a sedan version of this 1972 Mazda RX-2 when they came to the U.S. and to say that they were smitten and very impressed is an understatement. This rare car can be found here on Craigslist… more»

Rare Original Colt: 1975 Dodge Colt

The fascination with horse names and/or horse-related terms with automakers is a headscratcher, at least it is for me. I get it, horsepower, and cars are a replacement personal “vehicle” that replaced the horse. Ok, maybe it isn’t such… more»

RHD JDM-Spec: 1970 Datsun Fairlady

Gray market cars remain one of my favorite types of vehicles to discover stateside, as they usually have an interesting story as to how they got here. Many of them also become ordinary, used vehicles as they migrate through… more»

Jeff in the Junkyard: Eastern Shore Finds

As some of our long-time readers know, I used to spend a fair amount of time stomping around junkyards on the weekends. Well, having a child greatly limits your free time (at least initially, until they can join you),… more»

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