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Eastern Beamer? 1964 Marusho Magnum 500

Jim S found this listing and thought you guys would enjoy it. Doesn’t it look a lot like the remains of a 1960s BMW? Even the head design is a similar pattern as a BMW R50. A number of Japanese manufactures… more»

Join The Rotary Club: 1971 Mazda RX-2

Are you ready to join the Rotary Club? No, not that one, the Mazda Rotary Club. This 1971 Mazda RX-2 found here on eBay is a California survivor and it’s ready and waiting for you to finish it up and take… more»

Boosted Cab: 1986 Toyota SR5 Turbo

While we often associate turbocharging with 80s domestics and imports, it often takes the form of some hot hatch or economy coupe trying to look sporting. Well, Toyota trucks also had a chance to play that game with the… more»

Mini 2000GT: 1968 Toyota Sports 800

The 1968 Toyota Sports 800 found here on Hemmings is a rare one. There were only about 300 of these made in left-hand-drive and this is one of them. The seller is asking, are you ready?, $59,500, so I’m guessing that… more»

Pocket Rocket: 1987 Chevrolet Turbo Sprint

I know that these types of cars aren’t for everyone, but this genre is on the rise and this is a nice example. This 1987 Chevrolet Turbo Sprint is found on craigslist in Kingman, Arizona and it’s a little pocket rocket. Well, more… more»

Small Wonder: 1969 Yamaha YG5 Trailmaster 80

The seller says that this is a “survivor”, although it does look like some of the pieces have been repainted. This is a 1969 Yamaha YG5-T Trailmaster 80 and it’s found on Hemmings with an asking price of $2,995.

Tough L’il Truck: 1998 Daihatsu HiJet 4×4

I know, it’s small; smaller than small, if not even smaller than that. But, if these trucks are tough enough for Texans and Coloradans, they’re tough enough for me. This 1998 Daihatsu HiJet 4×4 mini truck is for sale at… more»

Inconspicuous Commuter: 1990 Toyota Corolla

This isn’t an exciting car or a fancy car or a fast car. But, if a person is looking for a commuter car with great reliability and one that you didn’t have to worry about dings and dents on,… more»

2-Stroke for Different Folk: 1959 Yamaha YD-2

This 1959 Yamaha YD-2 found here on eBay in Costa Mesa, CA with a current bid under $300 will need a total restoration. However, it’s a rare piece that’s worth saving! This 250cc, 2-stroke wonder was quite a bike in its… more»

Subaru Powered Vanatruck: 1980 VW Vanagon Pickup

Here is another custom pickup! Who knew that people had so much free time on their hands? This 1980 Volkswagen Vanagon custom pickup is listed for sale here on Craigslist in Gresham, Oregon, just east of Portland. You knew that… more»

Outback Ancestor: 1990 Subaru Loyale

This ancestor to the modern Subaru Outback and Impreza is in incredible shape; as in almost car-show-shape. This 1990 Subaru Loyale wagon was found here at Central MN Sales in Milaca, Minnesota. The dealership is asking $4,950 for this gem and if… more»

Dealer Options: 1981 Honda Accord

I can still remember my parents buying a 1987 Honda Accord, brand new from the dealer, in 1986. They remain to this day extremely conservative financially, and opted for few of the features the salesman was trying to get… more»

Time Capsule: 1981 Datsun B-210

One of the measures for success of just how well your vintage Japanese car has survived is if the factory-applied decals are still in place. Check out this 1981 Datsun B-210 here on eBay that has just over 20,000 original miles… more»

Time Traveler: 1983 Toyota Cressida

The Toyota that time forgot – found here on craigslist in Las Cruces, New Mexico. The seller is asking $5,500 for this time capsule and given the current market and this car’s condition, it seems like a reasonable price to me. Some… more»

Righty-Tighty: 1990 Subaru Rex

The photos must be in backwards, the steering wheel looks like it’s on the right side!.. (crickets). I have to admit that I’ve never driven a vehicle with the steering wheel on the right-hand side, but it’s about time that… more»

Four 4-Cylinder 4X4s: Suzuki X-90 Collection

In the spirit of full disclosure: one of the Suzuki X-90s for sale in this lot is actually 2-wheel drive, but using a little poetic license this seller does actually have at least four 4×4 X-90s shown here in the photo. Speaking… more»