For those of you familiar with older Hondas, you know all about the Y49 Crx and its supposed curse. Well it may be too early to say whether or not this Crx is cursed as it has only covered… more»
Japanese Classic Cars
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Tennessee Z Car Stash
As time continues to march onward the interest, love, and passion for old Z cars only seems to grow. The Z car is one of, if not the first, Japanese car to capture America by heart for its great… more»
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Rebuilt Reliable Ride: 1977 Toyota SR5 Pickup
The owner/seller is the first one to admit that the current paint work may not be “show car worthy”, but sometimes it’s nice to own a little pickup where you aren’t worried about every goofball parking next to you… more»
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One-Owner: 1984 Nissan 720 King Cab
Here’s another one-owner California vehicle, they’re coming out of the woodwork! This 1984 Nissan 720 King Cab is listed on eBay with a current bid price of just over $1,800 but the reserve isn’t met. It’s located in San… more»
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Light Utility Vehicle: 1975 Chevrolet LUV
In the 1970s, even the world’s largest corporation was starting to see signs of foreign cars and trucks sneaking into their world, and into their profits, and this 1975 Chevrolet LUV is a product of that worrisome time for… more»
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$3,700: 1988 Nissan Pulsar NX SE Sportbak
I can’t think of a car that is universally-loved, one with such a jaw-dropping design that there isn’t a living human who isn’t nuts over it. The closest thing I can think of is a Series-1 Jaguar E-Type convertible… more»
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Diesel Duty: 1990 Mazda B2200 SE-5
1990 is fairly new for vehicles here at Barn Finds but when something interesting, useful, and fairly cheap comes up it’s hard to resist. This 1990 Mazda B2200 SE-5 Diesel pickup can be found on Craigslist, or here on… more»
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Stock Mr. 2: Original 1986 Toyota MR2
MR2s are not necessarily hard to find, but less frequent are those project-grade examples that come with the parts needed to complete a light restoration. This 1986 model has some body damage and is tired cosmetically, but the seller… more»
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Restore or Restomod? 1970 Toyota Corona MK II
All-original California cars, those are magic words for a lot of us who live (linger, suffer) in the Midwest and see so many thousands of rusted-out vehicles every day; or worse yet, drive them. This 1970 Toyota Corona MK… more»
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Stored Since 1996: 1990 Nissan 300ZX
While a twin-turbocharged Nissan 300ZX is on many enthusiasts’ wish lists, finding a preserved Z32 generation Z-car in mothballed condition will also do nicely. This 1990 300ZX belonged to the seller’s father, and the car has been in storage… more»
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Foreign Diplomat: 1979 Nissan President
The Nissan President is one of the more unusual JDM cars. It pulls many styling cues from 1970s American vehicles and couples them with Nissan’s own flavor of design. Big American cars have long been popular with executives in… more»
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Dealer Trade Sport Truck: 1982 Datsun 720 4×4
It’s no secret I love original graphics on the sides of vintage cars and trucks. That’s why this very-well preserved 1982 Datsun 720 Sport Truck caught my eye, along with the fact that it’s sitting among rows of late-model… more»
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Barn Find Parts: Honda 50 Mini Trail
If you have a bunch of Honda 50 parts laying around, except the engine or frame, then exactly what we’ve been looking for can be found here on eBay. Just the engine and frame of a vintage Honda Mini… more»
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Unbelievably Stock: 1987 Toyota Corolla GT-S
There are unicorns and there are unicorns: this is 1987 Toyota Corolla GT-S, more affectionately known as the AE86, and more frequently seen in modified form. This particular example is the top-of-the-heap GT-S model with a 5-speed manual, rear… more»
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Twin Stick Survivor: 1981 Plymouth Champ
Our resident Japanese survivor-car fanatic Scotty G. may want to check out this unmolested 1981 Plymouth Champ, a rare variant stemming from Chrysler’s affinity for re-badging Mitsubishi economy cars. This particular example is less frequently seen, as most of… more»
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Siren Included: 1986 Nissan Safari Fire Truck
I’ve had the opportunity to get some exposure to the latest craze involving importing ex-municipal Japanese trucks thanks to the founder of Paladin Trucks in Blue Ridge, Georgia. The proprietor explained how many Japanese-market 4x4s live fairly low-impact lives… more»
