While there’s a part of me (and perhaps most of us) that loves the idea of a property strewn about with cars and trucks, you won’t find too many communities where your neighbors share your enthusiasm for vintage tin… more»
Japanese Classic Cars
May 26, 2023 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Rare Manual Equipped 1985 Toyota Celica Convertible!
When selling a car, it pays to be thorough—answering potential buyers’ questions before they even ask them. Ed, of Asheville, North Carolina, knows what he’s doing selling his manual 1985 Toyota Celica GTS 22R-E-equipped convertible on eBay. He knows… more»
May 24, 2023 • For Sale • 7 Comments
10K Original Miles: 1992 Acura NSX
The Acura NSX is one of the best choices out there for a supercar that provides everyday livability with the promise of continuing to appreciate handily as the years wear on. Few supercars can deliver the reliability of a… more»
May 24, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Original Paint Pickup: 1980 Toyota Hilux SR5
If you haven’t noticed, old Toyota 4x4s of pretty much every configuration are white hot these days. “Old” even constitutes the mid-90s Tacomas and other basic 4WD trucks that have become quite sought after, especially as modern-day pickup truck… more»
May 24, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
19K Mile Backyard Find: 1973 Datsun 240Z
So, this Datsun sportscar has a tough tale to tell. The seller claims that he’s the second owner and it has less than 19K accumulated miles. So, that makes it a perfect candidate for a “What in the Sam… more»
May 23, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Ultimate 80s 4×4: 1987 Toyota 4Runner SR5
Some vehicles just speak to you immediately upon viewing them, and that’s the feeling I get when I gaze at this lovely 1987 Toyota 4Runner SR5 with its gorgeous red paint and silver decals. The first generation 4Runner is… more»
May 17, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
One Owner Driver: 1991 Acura NSX
One of the surest bets for finding a high-mileage supercar that remains a desirable piece as a collectors item is an Acura NSX. Most high-mileage exotics have a serious sense of risk attached to them, but not the NSX:… more»
May 14, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Non-Turbo Survivor: 1988 Toyota Supra
The third generation Toyota Supra is one of the more chronically unloved sports cars of the 80s and 90s. The Supra eras that preceded it and immediately followed were both embraced with open arms by collectors and are generally… more»
May 12, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
GM Engine Swap: 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser
There’s a fair amount of honesty in this listing that is both refreshing and concerning. This is a 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser, a desirable 80-series truck that presents as a rust-free example. The seller explains in his listing that… more»
May 12, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Cheap Three-Wheeler: 1982 Honda ATC110
The three-wheeled ATC is such a small vehicle and yet they’re so scary for so many people. It’s not like there isn’t a good reason for their reputation, which is at least partially due to rider inexperience, overconfidence, and… more»
May 11, 2023 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Update: 1-Owner Rust-Free 1979 Mazda 626
UPDATE – This 1979 Mazda 626 is for sale again a whopping five four years after being shown here back in April of 2018. Ahhh… 2018, remember that era? What I wouldn’t give to go back to those days…. more»
May 10, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
4X4 Survivor: 1983 Toyota Hilux SR5
The Hilux was the forerunner of Toyota pickups of today, dating back to 1968. In the 1980s, they would garner sales momentum in the U.S. as the demand for smaller trucks was emerging. This 1983 edition which is an… more»
May 10, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
3K Original Miles: 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser Pickup
When we see the former fire trucks from Japan show up for sale, there’s one feature that’s sometimes hard to get your head around: the bright red paint job and never-used hose attachments. Do you really want to drive… more»
May 8, 2023 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Rust-Free One-Owner 1992 Mazda MX-5 Miata
A couple of fun facts about the Miata, or MX-5, may surprise some of you, they surprised me. 1) The MX-5 is the best-selling two-seat convertible of all time. Even better: 2) The MX-5 is the most-raced car on… more»
May 7, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Unrestored Trail Bike: 1970 Honda CT70H K0
It’ll be interesting to read the comments to see if folks prefer original but not perfect motorcycles or ones that have been nut-and-bolt restored to be like new or better than new. This one is mostly original, not perfect,… more»
May 2, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Vague Ad Z-Car: 1976 Datsun 280Z 2+2
The adage that a rising tide lifts all boats is true in collectible automobile circles. It is no secret that collectible Japanese cars are appreciating at a stratospheric rate. One of these shooting stars is Datsun’s early Z-cars. While… more»
