Japanese Classic Cars

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Restored Drivetrain: 1988 Mitsubishi Starion

Another day, another Starion. This time, we find ourselves looking at a captive import that has more boxes checked on the desirability scale, from the preferred manual gearbox to coming equipped with the optional Sports Handling Package. As you… more»

Laser Straight: Low-Mile 1990 Plymouth Laser RS

Show of hands if you remember the Plymouth Laser RS like this 1990 model. ChryCo went through so much badge engineering before its acquisition by Daimler that it was hard to keep track of what came from where. The… more»

Nicest One Left? 1985 Nissan 200SX

Until the mid-1980s, Nissan-built cars were sold in the U.S. as Datsuns. That changed in 1986 when the company decided to use its Japanese brand on North American shores. That meant that cars sold in the U.S. as the… more»

Best One Left? 1981 Toyota Hilux Pickup

It is a brave individual who claims that the classic they own is the best non-restored example in existence. However, that is the claim made by the seller about this 1981 Toyota Hilux Pickup. There’s no disputing its overall… more»

Automatic Sports Car: 1989 Chrysler Conquest TSi

This 1989 Chrysler Conquest TSi is a final year model that features a rebuilt engine and excellent cosmetics with only a few flaws to report. The Conquest is also an unusual automatic transmission-equipped example, which we don’t often see… more»

Stock Hatchback: 1994 Honda Civic

You may think this Honda Civic hatchback isn’t worthy of a closer look, but there’s good reason that bidders have pushed the auction action to over $7,000 at the moment. Simply put, these cars faced a variety of circumstances… more»

Turbo Coupe: 1986 Subaru XT GL-10

Like any toxic relationship, I have a weird obsession with the Subaru XT. As some of you long-timers may recall, I embarked on a project with the six-cylinder version of one of these wedge-coupes way back when, and immediately… more»

Classic Commuter: 1974 Honda Civic

The Civic was Honda’s first truly successful car imported to the U.S. That was in the wake of the pint-sized 600 sedans and right before the demand for fuel-efficient cars took off after the OPEC oil embargo. The first… more»

Uncommon Survivor: 1973 Toyota Celica ST

Here’s a decidedly un-barn findy car in the form of a 1973 Toyota Celica ST. No, it’s not typical for what usually graces the web pages of BF, but it’s a worthy subject. The seller tells us that it’s… more»

Rare Special Edition: 1983 Mazda RX-7

Special editions are a dime a dozen, but some limited offerings in the car world are worth paying attention when they show up for sale. This 1983 Mazda RX-7 is a prime example of this, as it is a… more»

Best in the US? 1992 Acura NSX

Saying you own the best of anything that more than one example was made of is a lofty claim to make, but in an era where it’s hard to stand out for anything, big words are sometimes a necessity…. more»

BF Auction: 1980 Kawasaki KX250-A6

UPDATE – The seller of this beautiful Kawasaki has decided to lower their reserve significantly, so we are relisting it for them! Be sure to take another look at this rare find and don’t forget to cast your high… more»

No Reserve Survivor: 1985 Toyota Supra

The MK2 Toyota Supra is perhaps one of the best expressions of the company’s ability to make a compelling sports model, along with capturing the high points of 1980s design. The Supra today is a highly collectible model across… more»

No Reserve Twin Turbo: 1994 Mazda RX-7

Mazda has long been an innovator in the arena of automotive engineering. Its SKYACTIV-X engines are the first commercially available gasoline powerplants to utilize compression ignition. Although the jury is still out, it could prove a game-changer for internal… more»

Almost Like New: 1988 Honda CRX HF

The CRX (aka CR-X) was a sporty, yet economical FWD small car sold by Honda in the U.S. between 1984 and 1991. It featured Kammback styling and was popular with youthful buyers who liked its combination of good performance… more»

Huge Collection of True Barn Finds: Take a Browse

An actual barn. Full of barn finds. That’s what’s up for auction in this mega-sale. Three sets of lots total to 230+ cars, with the only proviso being that these cars are in the Netherlands. This tip comes to… more»

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