Japanese Classic Cars

Former Arizonian: 1993 Toyota FZJ80 Land Cruiser

Is the Toyota Land Cruiser the toughest road-going vehicle ever made? More than 10 million copies have been sold since the model was introduced in 1951, so someone thinks so! This 1993 FZJ80 is offered here on craigslist for… more»

Folding e-Scooter: Used Honda Motocompacto

The Honda Motocompacto is a lightweight, portable, folding electric scooter that will enable its operator to tool around at a whopping 15 mph! It weighs just 41 lbs and can be recharged just about anywhere. The interesting e-scooter has… more»

4 Wheel Steering Survivor: 1988 Honda Prelude Si 4WS

You may look at some cars and assume you know what it should be good at. A Chevy C10? A useful hauler that is undoubtedly a classic. A Volvo 240 wagon? Durable, cheap to own, and loved by car… more»

Restore or Drive? 1980 Chevrolet LUV 4×4

“The mini-pickup with the maxi-payload” is how a 1980 brochure describes the Chevy LUV. In fact, at the time, they had the longest available bed of any small truck at 7.5 feet in length. This 1980 Chevrolet LUV 4×4… more»

ExZotic! 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO Replica

Before road-going Ferraris evolved into street-legal spaceships, mid-engine masterpieces with launch control and active aerodynamics, the 1962-’64 Ferrari 250 GTO ranked among the world’s premiere grand touring masterpieces. With genuine GTO prices as high as $50 million, some of… more»

Selling Collection: 1983 Toyota Celica GT Notchback

No question the Toyota Celica has plenty of fans, and for good reason. But how should we view third-generation cars – as collectibles, or commuters? This low-mileage 1983 Toyota Celica GT notchback is being sold along with its stablemates… more»

Open to Trades: 1985 Toyota Supra 5-Speed

If you aspire to own a Toyota Supra that captures the car in perhaps its most charming form (note: charming does not mean fastest), then the second generation A60 model is likely the one to buy. Fender flares, pop-up… more»

Restored 1966 Honda CL77 305 Scrambler

This 1966 Honda CL77 305 Scrambler isn’t a dusty barn find, at least in its current restored condition. These bikes are a great mix of around-town, light off-road, and not to mention, they’re usually a hit at vintage motorcycle… more»

Restored Muscat Green 1974 Honda CB200

A great around-town bike, Honda’s CB200 isn’t one you’re likely to take on an extended road trip. Maybe in a pinch on a two-lane road with a 55 MPH speed limit, you’d be ok, but I just rode mine… more»

No Rust: 1989 Dodge Raider 4×4 V6 5-Speed

Our own senior writer, Jeff Lavery, showed us a nice Dodge Raider a few months ago here on Barn Finds, and here’s another one to add to the mix. This 1989 Dodge Raider appears unmodified, and the seller says… more»

Cheap Wheels Project: 1992 Plymouth Laser

The Plymouth Laser and its badged-engineered cousins, the Mitsubishi Eclipse and Eagle Talon, were the first new products to emerge from Diamond-Star Motors. DSM was a partnership between Chrysler and Mitsubishi, which included a new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in… more»

Needs An Engine: 1972 Honda 600 Sedan

Coming to market less than a decade after Honda started developing a car rather than concentrating on motorcycles, the N360 was introduced with an engine size that was friendly for buyers in Japan who got Kei class tax breaks… more»

1965 Honda C100 With Rare Roadster Kit

Any time your vehicle is compared to such big names as the Ford Model T, the Jeep, or the Volkswagen Beetle, you know you’re on the right track. Honda’s Super Cub motorcycle is such a vehicle, often lumped along… more»

1985 Toyota Tercel SR5 4WD 6-Speed Wagon

Fans of 1980s vehicles with heavy graphic packages unite, this is one throwback ride! I can faintly hear Tears for Fears on the stereo as I check out this 1985 Toyota Tercel SR5 AWD Wagon. This wayback machine is… more»

Restored 1973 Yamaha DT3 Enduro 250

This opening photo shows the big feature for the ’73 Yamaha DT3: a new-for-1973 21-inch front wheel, giving it a bit more stability in sand, dirt, or other off-road situations. This 1973 Yamaha DT3 250 Enduro is listed here… more»

Car Cornucopia: The Joop Stolze Dispersal Sale

Over the last year, we have been treated to several sales of large collections. Notable examples include the Palmen Barnfind Collection, and Rudi Klein’s Junkyard Collection. In about two weeks, Classic Car Auctions will complete a dispersal sale on… more»

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