Japanese Classic Cars

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Island Sports Car: 1970 Datsun 1600 Roadster

This 1970 Datsun 1600 Roadster looks like a car modified in period, wearing a modified front bumper, alloy wheels with color-matched centers, and what looks like an aftermarket exhaust. But even if you love this Roadster as much as… more»

Dad’s Pride and Joy: 1986 Honda CRX

Many of us have been around a family member who owned a special car, or at least a vehicle that was special to them. For whatever reason, the vehicle stopped being used and went into storage, only to be… more»

Sunshine Survivor: 1980 Mazda B2000

Old-school, light-duty pickups have always been cheap and cheerful options for a project rig, and surprisingly, the values for such vehicles have stayed relatively flat. This is not surprising; these were stripper vehicles when new, devoid of meaningful options,… more»

ATC Collection: Honda 3-Wheeler Package

This represents one of the cooler auctions I’ve seen on eBay in a while, and also one of the more likely instances in which a large collection will sell in one shot. The vintage Honda ATC or three-wheeler is… more»

Stored 35 Years: 1977 Datsun 280Z

35 years in the garage! That’s impressive by most any standards, but that’s how long the seller of this 1977 Datsun 280Z claims this project car has been locked up for. The 280Z looks just about perfect as far… more»

Survivor: 1987 Honda Civic CRX Si

How old does a survivor need to be for us to truly appreciate it? And will any make do? It’s easy to revere a ’50s or ’60s vehicle with low mileage and no changes from stock. We can appreciate… more»

Bored Restoring: 1973 Datsun 240Z

While you can rationalize getting burned out on a ho-hum project, it’s harder to understand hitting a wall on a car that is considered a desirable specimen by most enthusiasts. A 1973 Datsun 240Z that isn’t a rust bucket… more»

Oxymoron Alert: 1979 Datsun 310

Oxymoron. Two things set side by side that clash with each other. Example: calculated risk. Further example: the 1979 Datsun 310 seen here on craigslist and given to us in a tip by  Pat L. The car is two… more»

Package Deal: 1972 and ’73 Datsun 240Z Projects

Ah, the ambition that comes when someone lays eyes on a new project car. There is perhaps no moment wherein a man is filled with more hope than the day he brings home a rusty pair of old sports… more»

Clean Hot Hatch: 1991 Honda CRX Si

In this day and age, it has become incredibly easy to find cars and trucks for sale that were listed on major auction sites just months or weeks earlier. I’m not sure what this means for the hobby in… more»

One Owner, Low Miles, No Reserve! 1979 Datsun B210 Survivor

The Datsun B210 arrived in the US in 1973, just in time for the gas crisis to sideswipe America. With its thrifty four-cylinder engine, lightweight construction, and snazzy looks, the B210 sold like hotcakes. Only a handful of compacts… more»

Ready to Work: 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser HJ47 Pickup

Legend has it that during WWII, when the Japanese invaded the Philippines, its army found an abandoned American 4×4 Jeep. Exactly which Jeep (some say Bantam, some say Willys) is not known, but the vehicle was immediately deemed a… more»

Unfinished Project: 1970 Datsun 240Z

This 1970 Datsun 240Z was supposedly under restoration before the owner developed health issues and could not finish the project. Based on the description, the Z car will come with a ton of useful spares for finishing the project,… more»

No Reserve Survivor: 1983 Toyota Pickup 4×4

There’s a potential deal brewing for this no-reserve 1983 Toyota pickup equipped with four-wheel drive. The short box, along with upsized new tires and clean body, are all working in this truck’s favor. However, bidding seems a bit light… more»

4WD Garage Find: 1982 Toyota Pickup

The term “siren song” is often used to describe when a thing or place has a mesmerizing effect on the beholder. In the case of select project cars and trucks, the appearance of a vehicle can make an enthusiast… more»

One Family Owned: 1972 Datsun 240Z

In the vintage car marketplace, now and then a particular marque will punch higher in price, catching everyone by surprise. One day you were thinking of buying a particular example for $5k, and the next, the same car costs… more»

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