As close to being as perfect a campground get’r-around’er vehicle as there is, Honda’s light and easy-to-ride Hobbit mopeds came in two varieties and are easy to tell apart from their color: red = 20 mph, yellow = 30… more»
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The Ultimate 3-Wheeler? 1985 Honda ATC250SX
15 years after Honda’s first ATC, the ATC90, things were shaking in the three-wheeler world. We’ve seen quite a few of them, and it usually comes down to two things: if you ride them sanely, they’re fun, but if… more»
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5-Speed V6 Combo: 1994 Toyota Pickup SR5 4X4
While the inherent value of a clean Toyota pickup is well established around these parts, it is impressive to see how many of them continue to attract strong money even in a somewhat soft market. The demand for Toyotas… more»
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No Reserve: 1980 Datsun 280ZX 10th Anniversary Edition
Datsun was throwing a party in 1980, and the 280ZX was the guest of honor. The 1980 model year marked a decade since the first of the company’s iconic Z-Cars hit the market, making it the ideal moment to… more»
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One Owner! 1981 Toyota Corona Luxury Edition
Toyota had a rough start in the US market. Its first export was the Toyopet Crown, sold out of its Hollywood, California dealership – its sole location. But the underpowered and overpriced sedan was not ideally suited for the… more»
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A Great Deal? 1973 Hodaka Combat Wombat 125
Yamaguchi Bicycle Factory started making bicycles in Tokyo in 1914. After WWII, in 1953, they made motorcycles using their own parts, but the drivetrains were supplied by Fuji Motors and another Japanese company called Hodaka Industrial Company. This 1973… more»
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33K Mile Survivor: 1988 Suzuki Samurai
People are divided into two camps, typically: pay a little for a project and spend the next several years outlaying cash and time to bring it up to drivable condition, or pay a lot and begin using the car… more»
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Tidy Driver: 1991 Honda CRX Si
When Honda released its earliest models, it boldly stated that it aimed to be as successful in passenger car production as it had been in the motorcycle market. Many people scrutinized its earliest offerings and could barely contain their… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1987 Nissan Maxima Wagon
Show of hands if you remember Nissan’s Maxima station wagon. I’d completely forgotten such an animal existed until I noticed this listing for a 1987 model surfaced by Mitchell G. It is in surprisingly nice condition and has to… more»
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“Big Turbo!” 1988 Suzuki Jimny
Beefy tires and a fresh paint job show well on this refurbished and upgraded 4×4, but that’s just the start. The 1988 Suzuki Jimny in Mesa, Arizona left the factory with a turbo and hood-scoop and later gained a… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1996 Mazda MX-5 Miata
If you’ve been looking for a track car but are on a tight budget, this Mazda Miata project might be the perfect option. The seller has been using it as their track car for the past few years, but… more»
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Rust-Free Survivor: 1981 Toyota SR5 Pickup
Some vehicles earn their legendary reputation through durability, and the early ’80s Toyota pickups are among them. Built to last, they were driven hard, used for work, and rarely survived in the kind of condition this one has. Listed… more»
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The Swiftabusa: 1989 Suzuki Swift GTI
When people build absolutely bonkers cars, it’s enormously satisfying to see them in real life. Now, we’re all pretty accustomed to builds that start with a $100,000 car and make it even more ridiculous, but honestly, that’s an entirely… more»
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Fairey Overdrive Equipped: 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser
The FJ60-series Toyota Land Cruiser may seem like an archaic truck by today’s standards, but it was a significant step forward for a classic SUV that could now be used as a daily driver. The Land Cruiser was always… more»
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Stock Hot Hatch: 1991 Honda Civic Si
The impact of modifications on a car is profound, and usually leads to decreased value. The only exception to this rule, generally speaking, is if you are adding parts that have a close association to the factory, such as… more»
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Rare FJ45 Pickup: 1965 Toyota Land Cruiser
With the rise in Japanese vehicles being imported from overseas, it can become easy to lose sight of the truly special models that have always been here, underneath our noses. Here’s one that caught me by surprise: the FJ45-series… more»
