There’s a segment of vehicles that has been relatively sleepy for some time; what I mean by this is the collector car market hasn’t been exceedingly hot for genuine SUVs that were sold by Japanese manufacturers in the 80s… more»
Japanese Classic Cars
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Partially Restored: 1989 Toyota Supra Turbo
While many enthusiast vehicles from the 80s and 90s are constantly going up in price, there are some outliers that seem to still represent excellent value in the marketplace. One of those cars is this one: the MK3 Toyota… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1995 Toyota 4Runner SR5
There’s no denying that old Toyota trucks of almost every variety will be in demand if they’re in good order and not terribly rusty. Of course, the desirability only spikes further if the truck in question has low miles,… more»
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31K-Mile Survivor: 1991 Mitsubishi Mighty Max
It’s unusual that we’ve only seen about a half-dozen Mitsubishi pickups here on Barn Finds over the last decade or more, out of the thousands of vehicles that have rolled through the cyber doors here. Maybe it isn’t that… more»
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Five-Speed Survivor: 1996 Toyota Tacoma 4×4
Paradise Blue, what a soothing color and color name. Just like the interior color name: Gray. Ok, that one needs a bit of work from Toyota’s marketing department, but it’s hard to argue with the cosmetic condition of this… more»
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Low-Mile 1987 Honda CRX Si
Before we review this Japanese car, we are going to talk about an Italian car, namely, the Alfa Romeo Junior Zagato. Not familiar with this little gem? Here’s a photo. The resemblance to the CRX should jump off the… more»
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Rare Microtruck! 1959 Daihatsu Trimobile
Here’s one you may have never seen before. That’s because only a few dozen were supposedly ever exported from Japan to the U.S. – even with right-hand drive. This 1959 Daihatsu Trimobile is a tiny three-wheel pickup along the… more»
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Stored 20 Years: 1983 Honda Civic Sedan 5-Speed
The original owner of this Savoy Brown 1983 Honda Civic Sedan is said to have put it in storage for 20 years until the seller bought it “a while ago”, and the seller has since gotten it back in… more»
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Summer Fun Survivor: 1993 Honda Civic del Sol
The del Sol was a 2-seat, targa-style small car sold in the U.S. from 1993 to 1997. Built in Japan, it looked like a mid-engine vehicle but was based on the Honda Civic with the engine customarily in the… more»
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BF Auction: 2004 Subaru Outback
While not a classic and some would argue that 2004 isn’t even considered “vintage” in the car world, this 2004 Subaru Outback is over two decades old now. It could be argued that Subaru was one of the pioneers… more»
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27k-Mile Original: 1990 Mitsubishi Mighty Max
Growing up in Michigan, I was indoctrinated into the Big Three lifestyle from a young age, so growing up, I had little firsthand experience with foreign cars. It would have been a rare day to see a 1990 Mitsubishi… more»
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Custom Batman-Themed Cruiser: The Bat Boat Mobile
Holy smoke! What we have before us here is a custom creation known as The Bat Boat Mobile, a Batman boat car, and while it’s a different concept from the original Batmobile, the attention-getting potential here might be similar. … more»
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Light Utility Vehicle: 1978 Chevrolet LUV
The LUV was a captive import built by Isuzu in Japan and sold through Chevrolet dealers in the U.S. from 1972 to 1981. The LUV name was an acronym for “Light Utility Vehicle,” it competed against the imported Ford… more»
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Compact Camper: 1971 Datsun Pickup
There are some vehicles you can just tell have lived a charmed life. From the condition to the options, the photos simply tell you that it’s been loved since Day 1. In the case of this 1971 Datsun pickup,… more»
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Sunny Survivor: 1977 Datsun B-210 Hatchback
This bright, cheery, sunny yellow color is perfect for this 1977 Datsun B-210 hatchback as they were known as the Nissan Sunny in their Japanese home market. By this time in North America, they were some of the most… more»
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Small Suzuki: 1974 Suzuki TS100L Honcho
Said to have been “redone” a few years ago but still possibly having some cosmetic work to finish, this 1974 Suzuki TS100L Honcho appears to be a nice starter bike. Or, a nice one for anyone of any age… more»
