Toyota launched Lexus as its luxury marque in 1989, following a path pursued by manufacturers like Ford and General Motors. Interestingly, the company didn’t start using the Lexus badge on its domestic models until 2006. Therefore, this 1997 Celsior… more»
Japanese Classic Cars
Sep 21, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
“Lady-Owned Rust-Free” 1980 Honda Civic DX
“Lady-owned original California and Florida rust-free” is how the seller describes this 1980 Honda Civic DX hatchback and it looks solid. Well, other than not quite being rust-free, there’s some bubbling rust in the bottom right corner of the… more»
Sep 20, 2024 • Auctions • 31 Comments
BF Auction: 1978 Kawasaki KZ650SR
UPDATE – The seller has added videos of this Kawasaki running. “Floats like a butterfly, stings like a Z.” says a brochure touting the attributes of the Kawasaki KZ650SR, bravely comparing it to the famous Kawasaki KZ1000 superbike. As… more»
Sep 17, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
No Reserve: 1973 Datsun 240Z
The Datsun 240Z has been one of the star performers in the classic market over the past decade, with original and pristine examples highly sought by enthusiasts. This 1973 model needs plenty of TLC, but that hasn’t dampened interest…. more»
Sep 16, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
On The Cheap? No Reserve 1987 Honda CRX
A dear departed friend of mine definitely rated as a “car guy”. But his tastes were all over the place, from a Honda Civic to an Infinity sedan to a Scat Pack Charger. He was actually a Honda customer… more»
Sep 13, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Morgan 3-Wheeler Replica: 2015 JZR Beetleback
One of the cooler cars ever conceived was the Morgan Aero 3-Wheeler. An absolutely bonkers car in theory, it represents one of the glaringly few moments in automotive history when a manufacturer built a vehicle with little regard for… more»
Sep 13, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Barn-Stored 46 Years: 1970 Toyota Corona
Though Toyota first entered the U.S. market in 1957, the company didn’t find success until a decade later with the “mid-size” Corona. It would soon be followed by the Corolla and Crown and the rest is history. This 1970… more»
Sep 12, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
384 Miles! 1994 Subaru Justy DL 5-Speed
I don’t think the eagle-eye Barn Finds readers will find that this 1994 Subaru Justy has 100,384 miles on it, and not just because it has a six-digit odometer showing 000384. This is a definite time capsule. It’s not… more»
Sep 11, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Sportbak Custom: 1987 Nissan Pulsar NX
Over the last few years, we’ve seen a major shift in interest in 1980s and 1990s-era vehicles, most commonly seen at shows like Hagerty’s “Radwood” celebrations. The movement has cast a spotlight on cars and trucks that were simply… more»
Sep 6, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
5-Speed 4WD: 1990 Subaru Fun Justy
I have always considered my automotive tastes to be eclectic, and there are very few classics that I would categorically exclude from a list of potential candidates to park in my garage if the opportunity presented itself. This 1990… more»
Sep 4, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
550cc Turbo! 1988 Suzuki Jimny 4×4
Fresh off the boat, this recently imported Japanese market 4×4 seeks a new owner in America. The right-hand-drive 1988 Suzuki Jimny Turbo 4×4 looks museum-ready in most regards. Own the only one on your block (or car show)! America… more»
Sep 4, 2024 • Exclusives • 34 Comments
BF Exclusive: 1971 Honda CB750 K1
UPDATE – The seller has added a cold start and a drive-by video of the bike on the street! Be sure to watch those below and make them an offer. Taking the world by storm is an understatement when… more»
Sep 3, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Garage-Kept 1972 Datsun 240Z With 14k Miles!
With a reported 14k original miles, a true barn find of a car is up for sale in Tacoma, Washington. According to the seller, this car has been inside for 50 years and is all original. Listed with the… more»
Sep 2, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Fuel-Injected Fun: 1978 Toyota Corolla Liftback
For the past 50 years, the Corolla has been one of Toyota’s best-selling cars in the U.S. I had a bare-bones 1977 Corolla and it was a great little automobile. Though it was totally spartan, it got the job… more»
Aug 30, 2024 • Exclusives • 6 Comments
Make An Offer: 1983 Datsun 280ZX 2+2 Turbo 5-Speed
The original Datsun 240Z was an icon of its era, with excellent handling and strong performance from its inline-6 engine. Unfortunately, emission regulations killed horsepower numbers, so Datsun began enlarging the engine to offset these regulations. This gave birth… more»
Aug 30, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
58k Miles: Original 1979 Ford Courier
Ford’s use of the Courier nameplate dates to the 1950s. Beginning in 1972, it was applied to a compact pickup truck which was a badge-engineered version of the Japanese Mazda B series of small transports. The two companies had… more»
