We all know Bridgestone today for their tires, but the company actually started with bicycles. Naturally they then moved onto motorcycles and even had some success with racing in Japan. This BS-90 is nothing fancy, but should make for… more»
Japanese Classic Cars
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Rare Boxer: 1971 Subaru FF-1
This 1971 Subaru FF-1 isn’t the best car ever to come out from Japan, but it is actually a very rare vehicle. Very few of these boxer powered compacts were ever shipped to the States and of the few that… more»
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Reader Find: 1975 Datsun 260Z
We love to hear stories from our readers about their own discoveries. Shea C. just sent in photos of this 1975 Datsun 260Z that he found in an old neighborhood where it had been sitting under this carport for… more»
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Small Bike, Big Fun: 1973 Kawasaki G5
Sometimes cars can get expensive. There is lot to go wrong. Sheet-metal, upholstery, trim, the list just goes on and on. We love them, but sometimes we just want something cheap and simple to wrench on. That is when… more»
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284 Mile 1970 Yamaha HS1
This 1970 Yamaha HS1 was just pulled out of a barn in New Hampshire. It has some surface rust, but supposedly only has 284 miles on the odometer! It is equipped with a 90cc two-stroke twin, so it should… more»
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Japanese Fire Truck: 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser
What boy doesn’t dream of driving a fire engine? There is just something mesmerizing about those big red trucks. This 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser might not be the type of fire engine most of us dreamt of as a… more»
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1968 Honda CB350 Barn Find
Reader David C. just reminded us that we had committed to featuring the occasional motorcycle and this is the one he recommended. It is a 1968 Honda CB350 and it supposedly sat in a barn for many years. Everything… more»
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Mysterious 1976 Toyota Corolla
The seller of this 1976 Toyota Corolla claims it is a one of a kind prototype. It was found in a barn, where it had sat since 1984. They have done considerable research and even contacted Toyota, who claims… more»
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1983 Honda Civic Wagon Survivor
It can be hard to get excited about an old Honda wagon, but this one may catch your interest. Most eighties’ Hondas have been driven into the ground by now, but somehow this 1983 Civic avoided the ravages of… more»
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Reader Find: 1967 Datsun Sports 1600
Not all great automotive discoveries are made as the result of much research and hunting. Many are actually made on accident. Take reader Chad P’s Datsun barn find for example. Here is the tale in Chad’s own words…
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Low Miles Z Car: 1972 Datsun 240Z
The Datsun 240z is one of the most iconic classic Japanese sports cars. These cars offered great handling in an attractive, yet affordable package. Most of these cars were driven hard, put away wet, and suffered from sever rust… more»
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Z-Car Survivor: 1973 Datsun 240Z
Back in the early 1970s the Datsun 240Z was the hot ticket for buyers who wanted an affordable, well-equipped GT car. If you missed the opportunity to buy one back then, you might want to consider this remarkably well… more»
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Jolly Alternative: 1970 Subaru 360 Yacht
The Fiat Jolly was built for summer fun, or if you had real money, to putt around the deck of your yacht. It was simple, provided plenty of sun, and wasn’t going to get you anywhere fast. Malcolm Bricklin,… more»
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Winter Driver: Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser
UPDATE 1/13/12 – After relisting it, someone hit the Buy It Now for $11,500. Well sold. UPDATE 12/26/11 – The auction ended with 12 bids and a high bid of $6,610. Sadly, the reserve wasn’t met, but we will… more»
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Bargain Z: 1971 Datsun 240Z
Earlier today we featured a beautiful 240Z, but the seller was asking an astronomical amount for it. So we thought we would go hunting to find a similar condition 240Z, but at a more realistic price. After doing some… more»
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Museum Quality Z: 1972 Datsun 240Z
When most people think of classic sport cars, they rarely think of Japanese cars first. But there is one Japanese sports car that embodies everything that a classic sports car should be. It has great styling, fantastic handling, and… more»
