Over the past decade, interest in early Datsun Z-cars has increased considerably. They were well-liked when new, as they offered great performance and looks for a reasonable price. Unfortunately, many have suffered rough lives and were recycled long ago…. more»
Japanese Classic Cars
Nov 26, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Rust-Free Northwest Truck: 1994 Toyota Pickup
Having 74,436 miles, this isn’t an extremely low-mile truck, but that’s only about 2,500 miles a year over the last three decades. These Toyota pickups are known to go a couple of hundred thousand miles without much trouble and… more»
Nov 25, 2024 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Indestructible 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser 80
The 80-Series Toyota Land Cruiser is a modern classic that you can drive every day, and after seeing a slight dip in prices after the pandemic boom deflated, it seems solid examples are picking back up. This truck is… more»
Nov 23, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Small-Block Update: 1975 Datsun 280Z
There is no denying that tightening emission regulations during the 1970s impacted vehicle performance, and Datsun’s Z-Car range wasn’t immune. These cars could still accelerate relatively well, but the company achieved this feat by offering ever-larger versions of its… more»
Nov 23, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
$1,000 Per Foot: 1969 Mitsubishi Minica LA23
Fitting in the back of almost any full-sized pickup bed with the tailgate down, this rarely-seen-in-the-U.S. 1969 Mitsubishi Minica Super DeLuxe (LA23) is just under 10 feet long, 51 inches wide, and weighs 1,170 pounds. In case you’re wondering,… more»
Nov 22, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Incredible Kawasaki Motorcycle Barn Find!
We don’t know the story of this collection of Kawasakis from the 1980s and 1990s, but they’re mostly inline-six Voyager touring bikes with a few other models thrown in the mix. The seller has them listed here on Facebook… more»
Nov 22, 2024 • Auctions • 13 Comments
BF Auction: No Reserve 2002 Subaru Impreza WRX
The Subaru Impreza debuted in 1992 and has gone through several generations in the past 32 years. The example being offered here as a no-reserve Barn Finds Auction is a second-generation WRX, also known as the Bugeye Impreza. Being… more»
Nov 17, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Subaru Kit Car: 2018 Factory Five 818s
Factory Five Racing, a Massachusetts company, started in the kit car business in 1995 and one of the models offered was the 818s, a small roadster whose guts would be based on a Subaru Impreza. The seller bought this… more»
Nov 17, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Cyclops, T-Tops, Jump Seats! 1982 Subaru BRAT
We’ve seen many examples of this unusual and cool little 4×4 by Subaru in the past, and some features are often asked about. Well, this one has them all. Disclaimer: the BRAT here doesn’t have actual t-tops, but flip-up… more»
Nov 17, 2024 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Golden Nugget Edition: 1984 Mazda GLC LX
We don’t know if this 1984 Mazda GLC LX “Golden Nugget” edition was a giveaway related to the Golden Nugget casino in Las Vegas or where that name came from. Maybe one of you will know the history of… more»
Nov 16, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
JDM Folding Scooter: 1983 Honda Motocompo
We’ve seen a few of these unusual Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) Honda Motocompo folding motorcycles here on Barn Finds over the last few years. Maybe not as many as Corvettes, Mustangs, or other muscle cars, but those seem to… more»
Nov 11, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Private Museum Dweller: 1981 Datsun 310 GX
In the early 1980s, Nissan still sold its cars in the U.S. with Datsun badging. One of the company’s subcompacts was the Pulsar, sold as the Datsun 310 in the U.S. Available in 1981 with a 1.5-liter inline-4 engine… more»
Nov 11, 2024 • Auctions • 12 Comments
No Reserve! 1977 Datsun 280Z Project
We think many of us here agree that the Datsun 240/260/280Z is among the best-looking cars to come out of Japan. It’s gorgeous. They also lend themselves well to modifications, as evidenced by those fantastic Bob Sharp Z’s that… more»
Nov 8, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Low Miles 4×4: 1987 Isuzu Pickup
The allure of the single cab, short bed pickup truck is based in its inherent simplicity, along with the fact that we don’t get trucks like these anymore from the major manufacturers. Like the old saying goes, you don’t… more»
Nov 5, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
One Owner: 1993 Mitsubishi 3000GT
Chrysler and Mitsubishi nurtured a relationship that stretched back to the 1970s, collaborating on everything from designs and sales to parts. The Starion, for instance, was Mitsubishi’s boy-racer entry in the sports car niche, while Chrysler sold the nearly… more»
Nov 4, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
No Reserve Barn Find: 1971 Datsun 240Z
Some classics can’t help but generate interest when they hit the market, and such is the case with this 1971 Datsun 240Z. Listed to settle an estate, its overall originality, solid nature, and low odometer reading have combined to… more»
