This little beast, sometimes referred to as a “Baby Ninja,” is about as rare as it gets here in the U.S., but as we’re reminded quite often, just because something is rare doesn’t make it valuable. I think this… more»
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Double Trouble: Two Subaru 360s
If you’ve always dreamed of driving a bumper car ’round town, here’s your chance. Ok it’s not exactly a bumper car but the Subaru 360 is barely larger than an amusement ride – whether it’s amusing or not is… more»
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Restored Gem: 1964 Datsun 320 Pickup 5-Speed
A “cute” truck? Is that an oxymoron, or can there really be such a thing? Trucks are meant to be tough and mean and nothing more than tools for hard-working people. I rarely use the word “cute” other than… more»
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Rare Japanese Retro: 1996 Mitsuoka Galue
Mitsuoka is a Japanese niche vehicle manufacturer that specializes in attaching retro bodies to existing production models to create distinctive vehicles. It has released a faux Porsche 356, a Jaguar-inspired model called the Viewt, and even a K-2 microcar… more»
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Sorta Like An Infiniti: 1997 Nissan Gloria
I recently returned from a trip to Ireland, and the right-hand, narrow road driving experience was certainly a memorable facet of that trip. Over there, one gets to experience a lot of different makes and, in particular, models of… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1964 Honda CB160
For the past few years, this 1964 Honda CB160 has been parked in the Barn Finds Office. We bought it with plans of getting it back on the road, but we never got around to it. Plus, it looks… more»
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Matching Trailer Included: 1970 Honda N600
There are some attempts to make a car more interesting or marketable that come across as being straight gimmicky. However, in other instances, you have to give the seller credit for making their car a standout in a way… more»
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Japanese Butterfly: 1993 Toyota Sera
Most manufacturers follow a fairly conventional path when attaching the doors to their cars. The hinges go at the front, the lock at the back, and the doors swing in a horizontal arc. However, some companies adopt a different… more»
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Totaled and Stored: 1986 Honda CRX SI
This 1986 Honda CRX Si was totaled back in the day for a minor fender bender and has been stored ever since, with the last two owners accumulating all the necessary parts to put it back on the road…. more»
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Great Little Car? 1977 Mazda GLC
The Mazda GLC (Great Little Car) is such a friendly-looking little car. It’s almost cartoonish in appearance, like it should have two crossed band-aids on a tire. This 1977 Mazda GLC came to Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, by way of Seattle,… more»
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Toyota Experiment: 2000 Toyota Will Vi
This isn’t one of my Photoshop creations, this 2000 Toyota Will Vi really looks like this! It also isn’t one of the famous Nissan Pike creations, although it’s hard not to compare the Pike vehicles to Toyota’s Will Vi…. more»
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5-Speed Survivor: 1977 Honda Civic Hatchback
I was eighteen and had just graduated high school when the October ’73 Oil Embargo hit America. Lucky me. I was lucky because I was driving my dad’s hand-me-down ’65 VW Beetle. Sure, I still had to get in… more»
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Low-Mile Survivor: 1990 Nissan Skyline R32 GTR
Nissan/Datsun developed a reputation during the 1960s and 1970s for producing affordable vehicles that were reliable and well-equipped by the standards of the day. It revealed its sporting credentials when it unveiled its first Z-Car, but it was the… more»
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No Rust! 1989 Subaru GL-10 4WD Wagon Turbo
No rust? On a 3.5-decade-old Subaru?! That’s what the seller says about this perfect-looking 1989 Subaru GL-10 4WD Wagon, and from looking at the 174 photos (!!) the seller has uploaded to their listing here on eBay in Mullins,… more»
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Turbocharged Anniversary Edition: 1984 Nissan 300ZX
The Z31 era of the Nissan 300ZX remains one of the more attainable Japanese sports cars from the 80s and 90s. In fact, some Z31s are sent straight to the boneyard in the sky when rust or mechanical issues… more»
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5-Speed Survivor: 1987 Honda Prelude Si
This 1987 Honda Prelude Si is from a seller I used to follow quite often, as it’s a dealer in Georgia that seems to get its hands on some incredible survivors of otherwise ordinary cars. The idea of a… more»
