Japanese Classic Cars

Nicest One Left? 1978 Datsun 200SX

We’ve seen a ton of these cars here at Barn Finds over the years. Just kidding, we’ve only featured one and it was less than a year ago. This 1978 Datsun 200SX is listed here on Facebook Marketplace in… more»

58-MPG Survivor: 1992 Geo Metro XFI

The Geo Metro was a product of the joint venture between General Motors and Suzuki from 1989 to 2001. The arrangement included the Canadian production of U.S.-bound cars. This pint-sized hatchback from 1992 is the super fuel-efficient XFI model… more»

Fun Personified: 1970 Datsun 1600 Roadster

Nothing compels me to write up a car from the many listings we see at Barn Finds more than a good set of photos. We’re not asking for Ansel Adams here; we just want to see the basics in… more»

Bugeye Donation: 2002 Subaru WRX

A bugeye used to be solely associated with a vintage British roadster, popular with car fanatics and weekend racers alike. Nowadays, with the shifting of generations, bugeye means something wholly different, but equally revered by car enthusiasts: a turbocharged… more»

Parked In ’87: 1975 Toyota Celica ST

What to make of Toyota’s Celica?  It seems that it was Toyota’s pitch to get into the pony car segment. It was similar in concept to the Camaro and Mustang but with a typical Japenese twist – using four-cylinder… more»

25 Years Owned: 1991 Acura NSX

The Acura NSX has long been a desirable supercar with the unusual benefit of sporting Honda mechanicals that also make it one of the most budget-friendly models you can buy. That being said, this reliable reputation almost worked against… more»

No-Reserve JDM: 1967 Datsun 411 SSS “Bluebird” Two-Door

Which sport sedan did you grow up with? The Austin Mini of the late 1950s and early 1960s? Or were you more familiar with the Alfa Guilia Ti? Most of us know the sensational BMW 2002, arriving in 1968…. more»

Incredible Restoration! 1986 Dodge Power Ram 50

I thought we had seen this 1986 Dodge Power Ram 4×4 pickup before here on Barn Finds, but I did a search and didn’t see it in the archives. This incredible museum piece can be found posted here on… more»

Nicest One Left? 1988 Mitsubishi Cordia L

When was the last time you saw a Mitsubishi Cordia? A decade ago? Two decades ago? Never? We’ve only seen one here on Barn Finds, and it was almost a decade ago. This 1988 Mitsubishi Cordia L is listed… more»

Not A Moped: 19XX Suzuki FA50

Mopeds get a bad name for being for wimps, or those not experienced enough to ride a “real” motorcycle. I admit to never having ridden or owned one, but if I could find a nice one locally, I might… more»

Pristine M Edition: 1995 Mazda Miata

The M Edition Mazda Miata is one of the best versions of the classic, entry-level roadster. While every special edition model deserves to go under the microscope to assess its true value, Mazda actually put together a fairly compelling… more»

800 SX-R Upgrade! 1990 Kawasaki Jet Mate

This 1990 Kawasaki Jet Mate has a surprise hidden in the engine compartment, a Kawasaki 800 SX-R, a nice upgrade over the original 650 engine. It can be found listed (not listing, as in tilting to one side in… more»

Around-Town Tiddler: 1966 Honda S65

It’s hard to pin down the official name of these little “sport” bikes, although the name sport is somewhat deceiving, too. Honda referred to them as S65, CS65, Sport 65, 65 Sport, and maybe more. This 1966 Honda S65… more»

Race Developed: 1975 Yamaha RD350 Cafe Racer

Yamaha’s naming system can be a head-scratcher at times. I’m a big Yamaha fan, have owned a couple of them since the 1970s, and have books about Yamahas, but I don’t even know what some of the initials refer… more»

11K-Mile Time Capsule! 1986 Isuzu P’up

The seller of this 1986 Isuzu P’up pickup (is that redundant?) lists the mileage as being 11,867, and that’s amazing for a vehicle that’s almost 40 years old now. Please check out the very limited photos the seller has… more»

Will It Run? 1992 Nissan Pathfinder SE

There is a day coming – if not already here – wherein the vehicles you buy will have an incredibly short lifespan. They will not be intended to be handed down to later generations, despite the fact that they… more»

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