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White Lightning: 1987 Chevrolet Sprint Turbo

This 1987 Chevrolet Sprint Turbo needs more graphics, in my opinion. Some tiny Sprint Turbo lettering on the rear of each side isn’t enough, especially for the 1980s when graphics ruled the day. That’s likely of little importance for… more»

Original S130: 1983 Datsun 280ZX GL

The Datsun Z-Car remains one of the more attainable classics out there, and with strong parts supply and a reasonably modern driving experience, it’s a great choice for a starter project. Fortunately, this low mileage 1983 Datsun 280ZX GL… more»

Pristine FJ80: 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser

After a certain point, when you find a vehicle in original condition that isn’t a supercar or otherwise a collector’s items, you have to consider it a unicorn. This 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser may have become a bit of… more»

Two-Owner Time Capsule: 1989 Mercury Tracer

Who saved this car for posterity! This 1989 Mercury Tracer has traveled only 18,831 believable miles from new and is being sold by its second owner. Offered here on craigslist for $6500, this pristine compact is located in Newburgh,… more»

1979 Toyota Keystone Micro Mini Camper

I know, the wheels throw me off, too, but those are the actual wheels and type of white-wall tires that came on this 1978 Toyota Keystone Micro Mini Class-C motorhome when it was new. I’m assuming the tires aren’t… more»

Iowa Survivor: 1991 Geo Metro LSi Convertible

Arriving at the end of the 1980s, the first-generation Geo Metro replaced the Chevy Sprint, which was available in a very cool (if you’re into tiny, low-powered cars as I am) turbo version, which was missing from the Geo’s… more»

Sitting For Years: 1977 Yamaha RD400D

Appearing to have been modified, with different exhaust pipes, lower handlebars, and finned heads in an unusual gold color, this 1977 Yamaha RD400D is reported to have been sitting for years and isn’t currently in running condition. It turns… more»

62K-Mile One-Owner 1998 Toyota 4Runner Limited

Green was such a popular vehicle in the 1990s (not to mention the 1970s), especially for SUVs, it seems like. Ford had its Explorer, which was taking over the market at that time, and it seemed like every other… more»

Rare Spyder: 1995 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4

The Mitsubishi 3000GT remains stuck in sports car Limbo, a place where vehicles with great resumes seem to languish, neither cast off as undesirable by enthusiasts but also never quite desirable enough to become valuable. On paper, the 3000GT… more»

Baby Ninja: 1982 Kawasaki AR50-A1

This little beast, sometimes referred to as a “Baby Ninja,” is about as rare as it gets here in the U.S., but as we’re reminded quite often, just because something is rare doesn’t make it valuable. I think this… more»

Double Trouble: Two Subaru 360s

If you’ve always dreamed of driving a bumper car ’round town, here’s your chance. Ok it’s not exactly a bumper car but the Subaru 360 is barely larger than an amusement ride – whether it’s amusing or not is… more»

Restored Gem: 1964 Datsun 320 Pickup 5-Speed

A “cute” truck? Is that an oxymoron, or can there really be such a thing? Trucks are meant to be tough and mean and nothing more than tools for hard-working people. I rarely use the word “cute” other than… more»

Rare Japanese Retro: 1996 Mitsuoka Galue

Mitsuoka is a Japanese niche vehicle manufacturer that specializes in attaching retro bodies to existing production models to create distinctive vehicles. It has released a faux Porsche 356, a Jaguar-inspired model called the Viewt, and even a K-2 microcar… more»

Sorta Like An Infiniti: 1997 Nissan Gloria

I recently returned from a trip to Ireland, and the right-hand, narrow road driving experience was certainly a memorable facet of that trip. Over there, one gets to experience a lot of different makes and, in particular, models of… more»

BF Auction: No Reserve 1964 Honda CB160

For the past few years, this 1964 Honda CB160 has been parked in the Barn Finds Office. We bought it with plans of getting it back on the road, but we never got around to it. Plus, it looks… more»

Matching Trailer Included: 1970 Honda N600

There are some attempts to make a car more interesting or marketable that come across as being straight gimmicky. However, in other instances, you have to give the seller credit for making their car a standout in a way… more»

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