The first-generation LUV (light utility vehicle) which was made for the 1972-1980 model years. It’s the purest iteration of the model, which ended in 1982 after Chevy came out with the S-10. This 1978 Chevrolet LUV Mikado is on… more»
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One Of 1,200 Imported: 1986 Toyota SR5 Turbo
The 1980s were not kind to the automotive hobby in many ways, but it at least broke the door open on manufacturers turbocharging practically everything in search of more power and decent MPGs. Toyota actually piloted a turbocharging initiative… more»
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Gold Nugget: 1980 Honda Prelude
This thing is gold, Jerry, gold! This 1980 Honda Prelude is gold in more ways than one, not just in color. This ridiculously nice car is listed on eBay with a ridiculously low bid of just over $1,000! The… more»
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Long Bed Diesel: 1982 Isuzu P’up DLX
Even though the name of this truck is technically a “Faster”, there really isn’t much that’s fast about it, especially being a diesel. It’s a 1982 Isuzu P’up DLX and it’s desirable for small pickup lovers in that it’s… more»
EXCLUSIVE: 1992 Mazda Miata With 22k Miles
1992 Mazda Miata with 22k original miles. Automatic transmission. Always garage kept or covered, no rust, body is in great shape with the exception of the small area in the upper portion of the drivers door above the latch,… more»
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Restore Or Modify? 1976 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40
This is a well traveled Land Cruiser. By well traveled, I don’t mean that it’s been driven a lot. The seller claims it was disassembled in 1981 and the parts have since been to Portland, San Diego and now… more»
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4WD, 5-Speed, No Rust! 1986 Subaru GL Wagon
As an incurable Subaru lover, I can’t believe that I don’t have a 4WD GL wagon yet. This nice 1986 Subaru GL 4WD 5-Speed Wagon is listed on eBay and is located in Sparks, Nevada. The reserve hasn’t been met yet… more»
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BF AUCTION: 1987 Toyota FX16 GT-S
We are excited to present the first official Barn Finds auction! To kick things off, I’ve decided to list one of my own cars. Yes, it’s a Toyota, but this isn’t just any old Toyota. The FX16 was built… more»
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Motorcycle Mother Lode: 450 Bikes Go To Auction
Where will you be on July 22nd at 9:00 AM? If you want a two wheeled bargain like the Yamaha XS 1100 pictured above, you had better be one of two places: preferably in Austin, Minnesota at the mother… more»
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Restored King Cab: 1979 Datsun 620
As they (they = people with a lot of experience buying old vehicles) say, always buy the nicest example that you can find, instead of getting something cheap that needs a ton of work. Let someone else do the… more»
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25 Year Rule Bet: 1991 Honda Beat
Lately, as more and more desirable Japanese market vehicles have aged to the right side of the NHTSA’s 25 year importation rule, we’ve seen an uptick in unusual cars and trucks like this Honda Beat popping up for sale…. more»
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Memphis Mudder: 1972 Suzuki LJ20
Jumpin’ Jimny, this is a nice looking rig. This is a 1972 Suzuki LJ20, better known as a Jimny in other markets. This one is listed on eBay in Elvis country – Memphis, Tennessee – for $11,900 to buy… more»
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Overheated & Restored: 1984 Dodge Ram 50
Not too long ago, Barn Finds writer Scotty G. found a Dodge D50 Sport near his homebase in Minnesota. That truck was a great find, with a clean body and awesome period graphics running down the side. Well, another survivor-grade… more»
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Sundowner: 1982 Mazda B2000
I’ve always liked little pickups but recently I’ve become a huge fan of small trucks. This 1982 Mazda B2000 Sundowner Pickup is on eBay with a current bid price of $1,800 but the reserve isn’t met. It looks like… more»
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Saved from Scrap, Part II: 1987 Nissan Pulsar Sportbak
There was a time when car designers dreamed big and manufacturers allowed those dreams to live on in real-life vehicles. Nowadays, a tantalizing concept is unveiled and the production model looks like a warmed-over (and that’s putting it nicely)… more»
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Maxi Scooter: 1986 Honda Helix
There’s an emerging appreciation for scooters and other two-wheeled contraptions conceived in the 1980s, namely because their space-age design has come into retro-style. This 1986 Honda Helix is a rarely seen “maxi scooter”, a name designated to those baby… more»
