Way back, when dinosaurs were kings, we were a very handy nation. Without 87,000 channels on TV, other distractions occupied our time. One of the biggest distractors were do it yourself magazines, such as Popular Science, Popular Mechanics, and… more»
Japanese Classic Cars
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Short Commute: 27K Mile ’82 Datsun Pickup
This Datsun 720 pickup is a low-mileage survivor with under 30,000 original miles. Said to have resided in the care of a longtime owner with a short commute, the 720 is a bare-bones rear wheel drive model with a… more»
EXCLUSIVE: Electric 1975 Honda Civic Wagon
Seller Description: My 1975 Honda Civic Wagon was converted to all electric in 1981. It’s a California car, with no rust outs and mostly original paint. I found this car under a tarp out in the country. It was… more»
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Single Stick: 1982 Plymouth Champ
The trouble with vintage commuter cars is most have rusted to death or been swallowed up by one too many potholes. Fortunately, someone out there took great care of an all-but-extinct 1982 Plymouth Champ, yet another hybrid of the… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1981 Isuzu I-Mark
This unusual car doesn’t seem to have any real striking, unusual, unique features, other than the sloping rear deck. Isuzu actually has made some beautiful cars, despite what most of us have seen in the form of huge-bumper-ridden four-door… more»
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Unrestored Narrow Body: 1984 Dodge Conquest
Among the legions of cars from the 1980s that are likely appealing to children of that same era, the Chrysler Conquest and Mitsubishi Starion twins are obvious candidates for experiencing a surge in values. Rare in stock condition and… more»
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Almost All Original: 1986 Honda Civic Si
This completely stock 1986 Honda Civic Si is a rare find, but calling it completely original may be a stretch. The seller notes a repaint by Maaco in the past year which was performed to address the sun fade… more»
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1 Of 50? 1982 Honda Prelude Solaire Convertible
Don’t remember a Prelude Convertible? This 1982 Honda Prelude Solaire Convertible offered here on eBay from Washington state is one of fewer than 100 made. A California company named Solaire performed the Honda-warrantied conversion. Click this link for more… more»
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Three-Owner Sunny: 1976 Datsun B210
Fresh off a visit to San Francisco, I’m reminded that in other parts of the USA, vintage tin like this Datsun B210 can not only survive – they can be driven daily. Now, California has stringent emissions laws for… more»
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Rising Sun Sports Car: 1986 Nissan 300ZX
I always found it funny that cars from different countries usually reflect the cultures of their homeland. American cars are usually simple, reliable, and a little overweight and overbuilt. German cars are usually perfection centered, heavily engineered, and fairly… more»
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Pre-Hilux: 1967 Toyota Stout
This rarely-seen Toyota Stout pickup has recently emerged from barn storage and actually appears to be stored on a farm. Located in Arizona and wearing California plates, there’s some hope that rust is minimal despite the propensity for early… more»
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Featherweight Fighter: 1989 Honda CRX Si
Carrol Shelby, when doing work for Chrysler, said that he loved making a mule outrun a racehorse. Chrysler fans can interpret what that means on their own (please don’t send hate mail, I like Shelby Mopars), but my take… more»
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Things To Come: 1980 Toyota Corona Luxury Edition
A Toyota Camry is considered by most enthusiasts to be the automotive equivalent of a slice of plain white bread—utterly innocuous, and of absolutely no interest—and it’s hard to see that changing much with the passage of time. Yet,… more»
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Solano Black Pearl Halo: 1997 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4
When I was a little kid, my dad told me that in the 1990s he almost bought a brand new Mitsubishi 3000GT, but for one reason or another never bought one. My friend from college drove a 3000GT in… more»
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One Year Model: 1974 Datsun 260Z
This 1974 Datsun 260Z presents as a dusty yet clean example of a one year-only model of the famed Z-car lineup. The 260Z actually represented a bump in displacement from the previous model, and one would think more power… more»
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Preserved Commuter: 30K Mile Honda Civic
The fourth-generation Honda Civic was arguably the platform that put Honda on the map for good, eliminating any doubt that the Japanese company could build an impressively durable commuter car yet still deliver a highly engaging driving experience. This… more»
