The Honda S600 would become the first car to be mass-marketed by Honda, beginning in 1964. This 1966 Honda S600 is listed on eBay with a current bid price of over $16,000 and the reserve isn’t met. It’s located… more»
Japanese Classic Cars
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Little Ninja: 1987 Suzuki Samurai
This tough little bruiser just has fun written all over it. Rugged, 4X4, economical, shaped like a Lego, worn in enough to be able to enjoy and not worry about. Beach, trail, commute, it can do it all. Find… more»
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One-Family ‘Yota: 1982 Toyota Pickup SR5
If Toyota’s reputation for reliable vehicles wasn’t already cemented by the Land Cruiser, then the Toyota Pickups of the 1980s certainly set the bar for reliability. Small as they were, these were some of the mightiest trucks ever produced… more»
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Scotty G’s Garage: 1984 Nissan Sentra
Let’s take a behind the scenes look at a little car from Scotty G’s (that’s me!) garage. This is not an exciting car unless a person happens to be a lover or collector of vintage Japanese vehicles, so don’t… more»
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Dealer Trade: 20K Mile 1985 Nissan 300ZX
Seeing cherished vintage cars end up at a new car dealership makes me feel like we’ve stepped back in time, where awesome period sportscars like this 1985 Nissan 300ZX are still sitting on the lot (instead of a fleet… more»
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How Many Left? 1987 Nissan Stanza Survivor
These days, the sight of a Nissan Altima is hardly a rare occurrence; more rare is seeing one that isn’t being driven by someone lacking in hand/eye coordination. Before we had the Altima, the Nissan Stanza was the Maxima’s… more»
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Aussie Import: 1965 Toyota Landcruiser
When I bought my 1981 Toyota HiAce last year, I had no idea where this type of vehicle was still in use. As my search for spare parts intensified, I got my answer: Australia, the land of old Toyota… more»
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Motorcycle Truck: 1982 Honda CT50 Motra
MOTRA!!! No, this isn’t some sort of post-nuclear, 1950s radiation-fed monster from a Japanese sci-fi movie, it’s a 1982 Honda CT50 Motra! See, it’s just a nice, friendly Honda, that’s all. Ahh… it’s a Honda. Whew, that was close…. more»
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19K Miles From New: 1985 Honda CRX
Honda CRXs have long been staples of the import scene, desired for their light weight and lithe handling. Unfortunately, their sensitive Japanese sheetmetal and popularity among tuners means they are rarely left stock. This 1985 CRX here on craigslist has… more»
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Slick Sliding Ragtop: 1979 Honda Accord
Out of all the cars that I’ve owned in the last four decades, not one of them has been a Honda. That’s crazy because almost every other make has been represented. Well, come to think of it, I have… more»
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Baking Beauty: 1982 Honda Civic Wagon
The seller of this 1982 Honda Civic Wagon says that it’s a bit “sun baked” but that it has “zero rust”. I’ll take sun baked over rust any day of the week. It’s posted here on craigslist in Clinton,… more»
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Potential Bargain! 1969 Datsun 2000
There’s just something about a small car with great handling, even with a modest amount of horsepower. This 1969 Datsun 2000 is very much one of those cars with modest horsepower that is still fun to drive. This little… more»
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RHD HJ60: 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser
The 60-series Toyota Land Cruiser are iconic all around the world as rock solid pieces of engineering. Though some of them are still chugging along with their original engines, others have received V8 swaps. The only thing that could… more»
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Cramped Cruiser: Chopped 1964 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ45
There is no one word to describe what this is. It is certainly unique, even kind of cool, but given the value of this FJ45 in original condition, it is something of a tragedy. The seller purchased it in… more»
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Little Red Thing: 1969 Cony 360 Wide Pickup
Have you ever wanted a pickup you can drive around in your backyard? This sad-faced little pickup was built by Aichi Machine Industry Co. They built things like fighter-bombers and aircraft carriers during the war. After the war, they decided to build… more»
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Not Quite As Nice: 1966 Suzuki S-32
I thought I recognized this model of motorcycle when I came across the auction here on eBay, and sure enough, our own Scotty G. had written up a beautiful one a little over a year ago. This one is nowhere… more»
