When it comes to Datsun’s legendary Z sports car, the comfort-focused S130 chassis isn’t nearly as revered as its sportier, better handling predecessor, the S30. Though the styling of the original Z is more iconic, this handsome 1982 Datsun… more»
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Missing for 35 Years: Mazda 254i Le Mans Racer
Old race cars are often discarded as their short shelf life expires, replaced by a new iteration that is practically required to be more powerful with improved technology. Given the cost to maintain race cars, it’s no surprise that… more»
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Crew Cab Turbo Diesel: 1989 Toyota Hilux
The midsized pickup marketing is heating up with a new offering from Ford. Long before this Ranger’s time, its ancestors would have competed with this 1989 Toyota Hilux turbo diesel, but just not here in the American market. Currently,… more»
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Rough but Ready: 1980 Toyota SR5 Pickup
In the event of a nuclear war, it’s guaranteed that two things will survive. The first will be cockroaches, while the Toyota Pickup will run a pretty close second. This 1980 SR5 Pickup is pretty rough and ready, but… more»
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Budget Roadster: 1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata
It makes interesting reading. The Mazda MX-5 Miata is now the best selling 2-seater convertible sports car in history. Since its release in 1989, Mazda has sold around 1.2 million cars, with US buyers snapping up 450,000 of these… more»
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Parked and Forgotten: 1976 Toyota Celica GT Liftback
Sitting behind some oil drums and other jobsite equipment is this dusty 1976 Toyota Celica GT liftback, complete with the desirable 5-speed manual transmission. Many of these vintage Japanese hatchbacks have rusted away, but years of Idaho farm dust… more»
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Pair of Fairladies: 1969/70 Datsun Roadsters
One of the classic cars I keep waiting to fall into my lap is the classic Datsun 2000 roadster, like this pair listed for sale at $5K each. I’ve liked these cars for a long time, and they’ve been… more»
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Mid-Engine Marvel: 1991 Toyota MR2 Turbo
This 1991 Toyota MR2 coming up for auction here on Mecums in Phoenix is the first year of the Mark II (1991-1999) series and is offered at no reserve as lot T285. After placing the highest bid and winning it, you… more»
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Super Rare Mazda Miata Coupe!!?
For decades, British manufacturers were the kings of building small 2-seater convertibles. Japanese companies tried to gain a foot-hold into this market, but their success was extremely limited. That all changed with the launch of the Mazda MX-5, or… more»
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No Reserve: 1977 Toyota Celica GT Coupe
Though Toyota’s recent efforts at building sports cars tend to receive mixed reviews from enthusiasts, it’s undeniable that the brand’s older models have a rightful place in automotive history. This first-generation 1977 Toyota Celica GT is available here on… more»
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Bargain Buy: 1972 Datsun 240Z
There have probably been enough words of praise written about the Datsun 240Z to fill a reasonable-sized book. Having driven a few of them, I can certainly vouch for the fact that this praise is well placed. Finding a… more»
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High School Car: 1983 Mazda RX-7 GSL
Normally, a long-slumbering vintage Japanese car residing in Maine would be nothing to get excited about, as the likelihood of finding a seriously rotten car behind the garage door is highly probable. However, in this instance, we’re pleasantly surprised… more»
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Ultra Rare Bike: 1953 Honda Dream 3E
It’s hard to think of Honda as being “mid-Century”, isn’t it – that seems like such a long time ago now. Mid-century is such a current buzzword and I wouldn’t exactly call this 1953 Honda Dream 3E mid-century modern… more»
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Will It Buff Out? 1985 Isuzu P’up Diesel
Admittedly, no, it probably won’t. The hood might, but that’s about it. It might still be fixable, though, and it definitely has some value. It’s currently available here on craigslist for an asking price of $1,700 and… while repairing… more»
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Rust Free 49K Mile 1981 Honda Civic
Yes, you read that correctly. This amazing-looking 1981 Honda Civic, which started its American journey in Texas, is for sale here on craigslist by the second owner in suburban Maryland. With 49,275 documented miles, working A/C, automatic transmission, and… more»
Visit to RI Junkyard With Fellow Barn Finders!
Recently, we profiled a Cadillac Eldorado coupe which had been photographed several times over the years as part of large junkyard collection in Rhode Island. You can read the full post here on Barn Finds, and today, a few Barn Finds readers… more»
