Here’s a curiosity: a right-hand drive Japanese-market spec Mazda Savanna RX-7. These were sold with the Savanna nomenclature overseas, and according to the listing, this particular car has been here for quite some time – as the seller says, ” All… more»
Japanese Classic Cars
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Delivery Route Discovery: 1993 Toyota Supra
This 1993 Toyota Supra was discovered by a courier after dropping off a parcel somewhere in Ireland. Taking the opportunity to perhaps bargain for a car no one else was aware of, the delivery driver came home with an… more»
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Short Bed Bargain? 1985 Nissan 720
Made in Tennessee, this 1985 Nissan 720 pickup is one of the early Japanese vehicles built in America. For most of us 1985 isn’t exactly early, but 33 years is older than a decent percentage of Barn Finds readers…. more»
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Still For Sale: 1976 Plymouth Arrow 200 GS
$4,800 seems like a lot of money back in the day for a car like this 1976 Plymouth Arrow GS. Although, that’s only $21,000 in today’s money, hardly anything when it comes to new car prices. The seller is… more»
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$1,500 Ragtop: 1981 Toyota Celica Sunchaser
Spring is almost here, even though we’re supposed to get almost a foot of snow again this week. Sigh. This 1981 Toyota Celica Sunchaser gives me hope that winter will soon be over with. It’s posted on Craigslist, and… more»
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Godzilla Tough: 1985 Mitsubishi Diesel Jeep
Like Coca Cola, Corvettes, and Oreo cookies, Jeeps are a uniquely American product. Born just before we entered World War II, the legendary all terrain vehicle emerged from the fires of war to become a plaything for Americans obsessed… more»
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3 Names 3 Countries: 1978 Buick Opel by Isuzu
I know a few people with three names but I can’t think of too many cars with three names, or at least three separate companies in three different countries! This 1978 Buick Opel by Isuzu is listed on eBay… more»
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3,000 Smiles for $3,000: 1985 Honda CRX Si
Some of the most fun times behind a steering wheel can be had with a great handling, small car driven to its limits. There are a lot of contenders for that but one of the top picks for a… more»
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GTI Alternative: 1987 Toyota Corolla FX16 GT-S
Seller hyperbole about a certain car being rare because it’s the only one on eBay at the moment is a pet peeve of mine, but I’ll allow it for an original Toyota Corolla FX16 GT-S hatchback. In fact, the… more»
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Spring Fever’mobile: 1978 Toyota Chinook
Spring fever is hitting hard here in the upper-Midwest. With a foot of fresh snow on the ground, I’m finding it hard to not dream about hitting the open road in something like this 1978 Toyota Chinook. This one… more»
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S Package Survivor: 1983 Honda Civic
When gas mileage was king but the Big 3 were still cranking seriously heavy iron, Honda surveyed the situation and gave the people a reason to enjoy being thrifty: the 1983 Honda Civic “S” package, like this example seen… more»
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4WD Time Capsule: 1989 Toyota HiAce Fire Truck
Although I do love my HiAce project, it’s tough to not stare longingly at some of the later versions that are popping up for sale with increased regularity. Thanks to the relaxed importation laws, vehicles meeting the 25 year… more»
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Never This Nice: 1988 Suzuki Samurai
It seems the Suzuki Samurai is moving upmarket. Once considered disposable, preserved specimens like this one are popping up with greater regularity, seemingly responding to the demand for high-quality examples that haven’t been left for dead in a canyon… more»
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Bullet: 1992 Mitsubishi Minica Dangan ZZ
Such a long name for such a small car, all 10′-8″ of it. This l’il pocket rocket is a 1992 Mitsubishi Minica Dangan ZZ. I know, hey, at least the name is cool, no? This little buzzer can be… more»
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Nifty Fifty: 1976 Datsun B-210
50 MPG is a pretty big deal even in these days of relatively inexpensive gas prices here in the US. This 1976 Datsun B-210 can be found on Craigslist, or here on the CL archive, in Stayton, Oregon, around… more»
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Zen and the Art of Cruising: 1983 Honda Gold Wing
The Honda Gold Wing is one of the more successful and well-recognized touring motorcycles made in the last 30 years. As a full-dress motorcycle, it looks closer to a Harley-Davidson in spirit than the other bikes in the company’s… more»
