The history of off-road vehicles begins and ends with the Jeep. Of course, this isn’t true, it actually starts right at the beginning with the Benz Patent Motorwagen, which undoubtedly had decent off-road capabilities, as well as some incredibly… more»
Japanese Classic Cars
Dec 3, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Two-Owner 1991 SW20 Toyota MR2
So, you want a sports car. You think, maybe a Porsche or a Ferrari or something classic, but are turned off by the expense, quirks, and unreliability. Maybe a Honda/Acura NSX? That solves the reliability and drivability issues; it’s… more»
Dec 2, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Recently Updated! 1971 Datsun 240Z Series 1
This sporty early Z car spent its early days in the island paradise of Hawaii. The never-restored classic shows minor rust and imperfections, and recently enjoyed a bounty of new parts and a transmission swap to a manual gearbox…. more»
Dec 1, 2023 • Auctions • 38 Comments
BF Auction: 1987 Chrysler Conquest TSi
It has been said many times that a vehicle is only original once. Yet, many enthusiasts looking to make a vehicle “their own”. The new owner of this 1987 Chrysler Conquest can do just that. While this low mileage… more»
Dec 1, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Display Or Ride? 1970 Honda CT70 K0
With the incredible popularity of the Honda CT70 over the last few years, and nicely restored examples selling for thousands of dollars, I always wonder if they’ll ever get used or if they’ll be man cave/she shed trophies. The… more»
Nov 30, 2023 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Barn Find Hot Hatch: 1989 Nissan 240SX
The Nissan 240SX is one of the foremost hot hatches of the 1990s, and as such, many of them have been snatched up and modified extensively by younger drivers. The same thing happened to the late 80s Toyota Corollas,… more»
Nov 29, 2023 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Nicest One Left? 1999 Nissan Maxima SE
You may be saying, “Why is a late model Japanese car on my screen?” Well, it’s a fourth-generation Nissan Maxima SE, and this is notable for a few reasons. For one, very few of these cars are left in… more»
Nov 29, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
YouTube Star: 1978 Nissan 200SX
Have you ever dreamed of owning a car that was made famous for a brief moment on YouTube? Me either. But, should you be so inspired, this 1978 Nissan 200SX was once featured as a legitimate barn find on… more»
Nov 29, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Impressive Condition: 1973 Datsun 240Z
The original Z car remains a viable alternative to the likes of the Porsche 911 if you’re shopping in the 70s sports car arena. While values have leveled off slightly, there’s no denying the virtues of a clean early… more»
Nov 27, 2023 • For Sale • 32 Comments
One Owner Survivor: 1971 Datsun 1200 2-Door Sedan
Most small cars from the early 1970s saw active service as commuters or daily drivers until their owners felt they’d reached the end of their serviceable life. Survivors within that category are relatively rare, especially if the car is… more»
Nov 22, 2023 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Rare Wedge: 1984 Isuzu Impulse ES
UPDATE 11/22/23 – It’s been a while since we last featured this Izuzu but apparently, it’s still on the market. Find it here on eBay where it’s listed with no reserve! FROM 5/26/23 – As some of you know,… more»
Nov 20, 2023 • For Sale • 47 Comments
Parked in ’79: 1969 Subaru 360
UPDATE 11/20/2023: It is not unusual for a seller to fall foul of a non-paying buyer, and that seems to be the case with this 1969 Subaru 360. It hadn’t made a splash when we initially featured it, with… more»
Nov 16, 2023 • For Sale • 22 Comments
No Reserve Droptop: 1980 Toyota Celica Convertible
Even without the custom convertible conversion, this 1980 Toyota Celica would be one stunningly well-preserved automobile, but the ragtop just makes it all the more of a crowd-pleaser. I’ve seen a couple of these before with the droptops, but… more»
Nov 15, 2023 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Japanese Scooter: 1966 Fuji Rabbit Superflow
The Fuji Rabbit was the first scooter built in Japan after World War II. Some variants would remain in production from 1946 to 1968, serving as a competitor to the better-known Italian Vespa. This Superflow was considered a top-of-the-line… more»
Nov 13, 2023 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Rare Automatic Gearbox? 1972 Datsun 240Z
I remember watching an old episode of Wheeler Dealers where the boys bought a ’72 Datsun 240Z and decided that the fun quotient was lacking due to its automatic transmission. No worries, master wrench Edd China knew exactly how… more»
Nov 12, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Rotary Tragedy: 1993 Mazda RX-7
If you follow sports cars of a certain era, you likely know that the early 90s were a bit of a peak for Japanese imports. This was the time in which every major manufacturer was churning out a high-end… more»
