Nissans and Datsuns have featured prominently in my life. Over the years I’ve owned at least 10 of them in various forms. In fact, I actually met my wife through a Nissan/Datsun Owners Club many, many….many years ago. This… more»
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Eye Of The Tiger: 1990 Diahatsu Rocky
Ever wonder how the Diahatsu Rocky got its name? Sure, like its cousin the Rugged it probably alludes to the type of terrain its creators intended for it to conquer. Still, I like to think it’s a nod to… more»
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Low Mileage First Gen: 1978 Honda Civic
It’s not often that you see a forty year old vehicle with only 80,000 miles on the clock. And it’s really not often that you will find an imported economy car with this low of miles. This first generation… more»
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Rusty Knocker: 1974 Toyota Land Cruiser
More and more, Japanese 4x4s have come onto my radar as the next frontier for collector vehicles. Capable, cheap and reliable, they are darlings of adventure-seekers and Instagram celebrities who just want to look adventurous. There’s a ton of… more»
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Two-Fer: First Gen Honda Accord Package Deal
Honda had a major hit on their hands with the US introduction of the Accord in 1976 with some dealers running a six month waiting list for them. Here was proof that a small car didn’t have to a… more»
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Amazing Transformation: 1971 Datsun 521
You may have to grab a seat for this one, especially after seeing the first photo! This 1971 Datsun 521 pickup can be found on Craigslist in San Jose, California and the seller is asking $15,000 for it. No,… more»
EXCLUSIVE: 1994 Toyota 4Runner
While this one is a bit newer than what we typically feature, the seller Martha T has taken such amazing care of this 4Runner that we thought one of you might enjoy having it! She claims it is currently in… more»
Exclusive: 2005 Saab 9-2x Aero
We wouldn’t normally feature a car this new that isn’t a special edition low mileage survivor, but I’ve always been fascinated by these Saab 9-2xs so I thought it would be fun to take a closer look. By the 2000s,… more»
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Rust-Free One-Owner: 1979 Honda Prelude
Original, one-owner, rust-free, and California car seem to be four golden selling points these days. Maybe they always have been. This 1979 Honda Prelude is all of those things and more. This red jewel is listed on eBay as… more»
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28,179 Miles: 1976 Toyota Celica GT Liftback
Here’s another low-mileage beauty, this one is a 1976 Toyota Celica GT Liftback. It’s originally from Oregon and now resides in Santa Rose, California. The seller has it listed on eBay where the current bid is $5,000 but the… more»
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Rotary Rescue: 1988 Mazda RX7
While we tend to think of the classic barn find as a slice of Americana, the truth of the matter is there’s no limit to what folks will stash away among farm equipment and animal feed. This 1988 Mazda… more»
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Never Seen Salt: 1966 Datsun 1600 Roadster
Datsun 1600s are not necessarily rare, but honest, clean survivors do tend to stand out. This 1966 example is claimed to be an Idaho survivor that never saw road salt, indicating it was fair-weather car only. It comes with… more»
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On/Off-Road Gem: 1975 Yamaha DT250
I should be so lucky to start on the first kick, as the seller says about this 1975 Yamaha DT250. This great-looking bike is listed on eBay with a current bid price of $3,200, and it’s selling to the… more»
Success Story: 1979 Datsun 280ZX
We recently heard from Holly S that her Father’s 1979 Datsun 280ZX has sold and is off to its new owner! It sounds like her Dad really loved this car, so it was an honor to get to help… more»
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Big Man Small Bike: 1970 Honda Z50-AK2
I’m still trying to figure out why a grown man (who shall remain nameless) who is 6′-5″ tall likes such small vehicles: small trucks, small cars, and small motorcycles like this 1970 Honda Z50-AK2. This little monkey bike is… more»
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Zurvivor: 1971 Datsun 240Z
The Z car market is on the rise, and many nice cars have been turning up out of the wood work. Typically susceptible to extensive rust, nice surviving cars aren’t all too common. This 1971 model is a little… more»
