Back in June, I covered this very sharp 1971 Datsun 510 Bluebird and it was a rare SSS performance-themed model. While familiar with the 510, the Bluebird edition was a new one for me. Well, today, we have a… more»
Japanese Classic Cars
Oct 12, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
One Family Owned: 1967 Datsun 411 Bluebird
Before the iconic Datsun 510 had a chance to mesmerize American gearheads, Nissan brought us the 410 and on its heels, the 411. Cutely named the Bluebird for the Japanese market – like many in its series both before… more»
Oct 10, 2023 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Usable Classic: 1986 Toyota MR2
Another day, another Toyota MR2! This time, we’re looking at a 1986 model that has just under 125,000 miles on the clock and is said to run and drive well. The AW11 MR2s are the first generation models that… more»
Oct 10, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Pint-Size Classic: 1971 Honda CT-70
Logic suggests that smaller classics should pose less of a challenge for those writing about them than more sophisticated machinery, which is often the case. However, one will occasionally appear on our desks at Barn Finds which isn’t as… more»
Oct 9, 2023 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Modern Project Car: 2002 Honda S2000
It’s hard to believe sometimes that a car has already aged enough to be considered a restoration candidate when you still consider it to be “late model.” That’s my response to seeing this 2002 Honda S2000 appear as a… more»
Oct 7, 2023 • For Sale • 44 Comments
Nicest One Left? 1989 Geo Metro LSi 5-Speed
We’ve seen a few Geo Metros here at Barn Finds, home of the dusty muscle car, and they sometimes go over well and sometimes not. Most have been convertibles so it’s a little unusual to find a regular ol’… more»
Oct 7, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Rust-Free Survivor: 1985 Toyota MR2
The Toyota MR2 is an emerging classic that remains relatively affordable – for now. They certainly make sense as a restoration candidate, as they can be purchased fairly cheaply as a project. Then again, when you look at what… more»
Oct 5, 2023 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Parts Haul Included: 1971 Datsun 240Z
The Japanese car industry developed faster than any other in the twenty-five years following World War II. Few people would have believed its faltering beginning would have led to the nation becoming a manufacturing powerhouse that set new standards… more»
Oct 4, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Custom Paint: 1982 Toyota Supra
The MK2 Toyota Supra is one of those cars that spiked in value in the pandemic pricing craze that has slowly come back down to Earth. If you ever sit down and analyze auction results from the past few… more»
Sep 30, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Island Sports Car: 1970 Datsun 1600 Roadster
This 1970 Datsun 1600 Roadster looks like a car modified in period, wearing a modified front bumper, alloy wheels with color-matched centers, and what looks like an aftermarket exhaust. But even if you love this Roadster as much as… more»
Sep 29, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Dad’s Pride and Joy: 1986 Honda CRX
Many of us have been around a family member who owned a special car, or at least a vehicle that was special to them. For whatever reason, the vehicle stopped being used and went into storage, only to be… more»
Sep 28, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Sunshine Survivor: 1980 Mazda B2000
Old-school, light-duty pickups have always been cheap and cheerful options for a project rig, and surprisingly, the values for such vehicles have stayed relatively flat. This is not surprising; these were stripper vehicles when new, devoid of meaningful options,… more»
Sep 28, 2023 • For Sale • 31 Comments
ATC Collection: Honda 3-Wheeler Package
This represents one of the cooler auctions I’ve seen on eBay in a while, and also one of the more likely instances in which a large collection will sell in one shot. The vintage Honda ATC or three-wheeler is… more»
Sep 27, 2023 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Stored 35 Years: 1977 Datsun 280Z
35 years in the garage! That’s impressive by most any standards, but that’s how long the seller of this 1977 Datsun 280Z claims this project car has been locked up for. The 280Z looks just about perfect as far… more»
Sep 26, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Survivor: 1987 Honda Civic CRX Si
How old does a survivor need to be for us to truly appreciate it? And will any make do? It’s easy to revere a ’50s or ’60s vehicle with low mileage and no changes from stock. We can appreciate… more»
Sep 25, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Bored Restoring: 1973 Datsun 240Z
While you can rationalize getting burned out on a ho-hum project, it’s harder to understand hitting a wall on a car that is considered a desirable specimen by most enthusiasts. A 1973 Datsun 240Z that isn’t a rust bucket… more»
