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LeMons Beaters! Pontiac Fiero VS Honda CRX

An eBay seller is clearing out what looks like a yard full of potential project cars, and while they’ll all need heaps of work, the path towards completion could be much shorter if they’re converted to track use. Among… more»

Raced From New: 12,000 Mile 1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse

For many of us in the Gen X and Gen Y generations, DSMs like this 12,613 mile Mitsubishi Eclipse GS Turbo hatchback were among the cars we pined to drive in high school. The ultimate trim was the turbocharged… more»

$5,900 1981 Datsun 720 DX King Cab 4×4

#1,000,001 in Scotty G’s truck series, this 1981 Datsun 720 DX King Cab 4×4 is located in Greenboro, North Carolina. The seller is listing it on eBay with an ambitious $5,900 buy it now price and there is no make-offer… more»

Ran 5 Years Ago: 1971 Isuzu 117 Coupe

I’m a huge fan of the mid-1960s Isuzu models, especially the Bellel diesel, the first to use diesel engines in a Japanese passenger car. This 1971 Isuzu 117 Coupe has a couple of significant firsts and it can be… more»

Quick Re-Sale: 1986 Honda Civic Si

This 1986 Honda Civic Si was a one-owner car located in Oregon when Scotty G. wrote it up in February; we also featured it as one of our classifieds listings. After just barely a month, the second owner is… more»

Mighty Dodge: 1988 Dodge Ram 50

Captive imports seemed to be all the rage in the 1970s and 80s as US automakers were scrambling to meet EPA regulations. This 1988 Dodge Ram 50 pickup is one of those, being a rebadged Mitsubishi Triton, similar to… more»

President Reagan Approved: 1986 Subaru BRAT GL

Along with the word patina, using the word “iconic” usually draws out a few groans, but there is probably no more ironic… I mean.. well, you know what I mean.. vehicle from Subaru than a 1986 Subaru BRAT. Or… more»

Gary Stopped Driving: 1976 Toyota Celica

It’s rare that we get sellers as honest as the one that’s listed this 1976 Toyota Celica on behalf of his friend, Gary. This Japanese Mustang is claimed to be a rust-free Texas specimen, and despite its tired cosmetics,… more»

Gas Crunch King: 1978 Toyota Corolla Wagon

This is the car that made Toyota famous, at least in the US market. Well, not specifically this 1978 Toyota Corolla Deluxe Wagon but the third-generation Corollas, in general. This one can be found on craigslist, or go here… more»

Modern Day Barn Find: 1989 Honda Prelude Si

The seller calls this 1989 Honda Prelude Si a “modern day barn find.” Believe it or not, this phenomenon is real, as cars parked in the 1980s and early 90s begin to grow in appeal to collectors it’s inevitbable… more»

Rare Notchback: 1985 Toyota Celica GT

Whether a Mustang or a Celica, the notchback bodystyle does wonders for a car compared to its traditional hatchback form. This 1985 Toyota Celica GT is a rarely seen (anymore) example of the upright body style, and the seller… more»

Sweet Oil-Burner: 1984 Mazda B2200 Diesel

I’m going to be known as the small truck guy before too long, if it isn’t already too late. Here’s another little gem, or without too much work it could be a gem. It’s a 1984 Mazda B2200 diesel… more»

44 MPG: 1981 Datsun 720 King Cab Diesel

Here’s another in the seemingly endless supply of nice, somewhat-vintage Japanese pickups for sale. This 1981 Datsun 720 Diesel King Cab is listed on eBay and by the time you see this I’m sure that it’ll have met its… more»

E-Class Alternative: 5-Speed 1988 Mazda 929

Here’s a car that’s already extinct before you factor in the extreme outlier on the feature list: a rear-wheel drive 1988 Mazda 929. These are often overshadowed by Toyota’s Cressida of the same era, but here’s where this one… more»

Original Paint Survivor: 1980 Honda Civic

This clean second-generation Honda Civic hatchback sports the less frequently seen round headlight set-up, and is claimed to be an original paint car. The seller notes he acquired it five years ago and has driven it sparingly, which has… more»

Pleasingly Stock: 2,150 Mile Nissan 240SX

If you’ve ever tried to find a Nissan S13 for sale, chances are you soon realized the market for clean, stock examples is very slim. Thanks to their rear wheel drive configuration, cheap parts and ease of accepting modifications,… more»