When I decided to break from my normal preference for vintage BMWs and buy an oddball 1988 Subaru XT6 two years ago, I briefly considered indulging my other oddball fantasy: a first-generation Isuzu Impulse Turbo, with the Lotus suspension… more»
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Parked for 30 Years: 1970 Datsun 240Z
The “ran when parked” description can be tiresome on cars that clearly had other issues before becoming stationary, but this 1970 Datsun 240Z appears to be a true survivor that hasn’t seen much action since the seller purchased the… more»
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$3,500 Dusty Datsun: 1963 Datsun L320
Datsun pickup fans, here’s another vintage model, this one is a 1963 Datsun L320. It’s older, slower, and in rougher shape than the ’66 L520 that we saw a couple of days ago. You know, the one with the… more»
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Charity Classic: 1969 Toyota Corona Coupe
A few days ago, fellow writer Scotty mentioned he would love to own a Toyota Corona coupe. Well, his ship has come in, although I suspect this example is more of a project than he may be looking for…. more»
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Find Another One: 1990 Nissan Axxess
As the fondness for weird 80s Japanese vehicles continues to grow as GenXers strive to collect cars from their youths, vehicles like this long-thought-extinct 1990 Nissan Axxess will likely become more popular than when they were new. These Dodge… more»
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Arizona Truck: 1966 Datsun 520 Pickup
It’s hard to believe that this 1966 Datsun 520 pickup is even remotely related to the gigantic, monster Nissan Titan pickup that’s being sold today. Of course, if a person needs a big pickup with lots of hauling and towing… more»
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598,310 Miles! 1983 Toyota Corolla DLX Wagon
We’ve seen cars with low-mileage claims and those usually get their share of jeers. How about a car that looks like it has low miles but has almost 600,000 miles?! This 1983 Toyota Corolla DLX Wagon is that car…. more»
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Monster Moto: 1975 Kawasaki Z1-B 900
Normally I gravitate towards small motorcycles and oddball scooters, mopeds, and mini bikes, but it’s hard to beat a monster like this 1975 Kawasaki Z1-B 900. These were thee bikes to have back when I was tooling around on… more»
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Barn Find: 1967 Toyota Corona Deluxe 1900
Normally we think of big American cars and trucks being found in barns and garages, not something like this 1967 Toyota Corona Deluxe 1900. But, there it is. This one is listed on eBay with a single bid of… more»
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Charitable Donation: 1976 Datsun 280Z
Oh, California. You kill me with the cars you give away to the donation pile. Yes, this 1976 Datsun 280Z is rough and has rust holes in spots, but it’s still way better than what passes for a project… more»
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Near-Perfect King Cab: 1983 Datsun 720 4×4
If the vitality of period body-side graphics are any indication as to the preservation of a vehicle, than this 1983 Datsun / Nissan 720 King Cab pickup looks pretty special. This is the mack-daddy of 720s, a 4WD extended… more»
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Running When Parked: 1980 Toyota Celica Sunchaser
Ah, the classic “running when parked.” I love this description, as it means so little yet inspires much hope among enthusiasts passionate about a certain car. For example, if you’ve been hunting for a rare Toyota Celica Sunchaser convertible,… more»
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Kansas Crown: 1970 Toyota Crown
I instantly recognized this car as one that I had seen before. It sure looks good all cleaned up! This 1970 Toyota Crown is listed on eBay with bids of just over $1,000 but the reserve isn’t met, of… more»
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Ghost Dealership: Mothballed Subaru Dealer in Malta
The premise of an abandoned automotive dealership with cars still in the showroom wearing delivery-only mileage is one of the more romantic fantasies of the barn find hunter. Sometimes, they are just as they seem, with cars seemingly lost… more»
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30-Year Old Gem: 1988 Nissan Pathfinder 4×4
A two-door SUV? What a concept. Several manufacturers made two-door SUVs but I can’t think of too many who still do today, they seem to have gone the way of manual transmissions. This great-looking 1988 Nissan Pathfinder is indeed… more»
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Turbo Diesel: 1984 Mitsubishi Mighty Max
It’s amazing to think of just how small these trucks were when compared to the giant “small” trucks of today, at least in the US marketplace. This 1984 Mitsubishi Mighty Max turbo diesel pickup is listed on eBay with… more»
