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»
Japanese Classic Cars
Nov 16, 2024 • For Sale • 20 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»
Nov 4, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Fresh From Japan! 1994 Nissan President
The President was a full-size, limo-quality vehicle made by Nissan in Japan from 1965 to 2010. The target market was usually well-to-do folks and dignitaries, and production numbers were somewhat low (56,000 units over 45 years). They were never… more»
Oct 26, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Buried 1988 Chrysler Conquest
Chrysler had a long-standing relationship with Mitsubishi, which also included an ownership stake. Beginning in the 1970s, Chrysler would often sell captive imports built by Mitsubishi in Japan. One of these cars was the Starion, which was most commonly… more»
Oct 21, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
5-Speed FJ60: 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser
The classic Toyota Land Cruiser will always hold appeal among enthusiasts not only for its classic boxy styling and go-anywhere capabilities but also for its ability to serve as a daily driver. Out in the western U.S., trucks like… more»
Oct 21, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Toyota Power, Lotus Design: 1974 Super Seven
Owning a road-going Lotus can be described as an ethereal handling experience with a gravy ladle full of aggravation poured on top of it. The cars are beautiful, the handling is sublime, and the build quality is often as… more»
Oct 16, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Another Cheap Z-Car Project! 1990 Nissan 300ZX
We see an enormous variety of classics at Barn Finds, but having two Z-Car projects crossing our desks in quick succession is relatively rare. We recently featured this 1973 Datsun 240Z, and now we get a chance to examine… more»
Oct 15, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Cheap Project? 1973 Datsun 240Z
It is often said that we only get what we pay for in life. Spending mere pennies on a classic car rarely results in a pristine vehicle finding its way into a buyer’s garage. That is undoubtedly the case… more»
Oct 14, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
One Owner: 1979 Toyota Celica GT With 47k Original Miles
A complex road tax system forced Japanese manufacturers to focus on small cars as their volume-selling models. Combining that philosophy with an ongoing drive towards high build quality resulted in some excellent cars that proved successful domestically and in… more»
Oct 12, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Estate Sale – Potpourri of Cars, Trucks, Parts
It’s sad when someone dies and leaves their estate to someone else to dispose of. But it must be tough when the dearly departed was a mechanic who apparently kept more than he discarded. Such is the case with… more»
Oct 12, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
66K Mile Survivor: 1989 Acura Integra LS
These days, the sport compact car class is a shadow of its former self. The 80s and 90s were truly the halcyon days of import streetfighters, compact cars with small displacements but big hearts, and ready to tackle the… more»
