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»
Japanese Classic Cars
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»
Apr 26, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Tasteful Mods: 1981 Toyota Celica GT
This 1981 Toyota Celica GT is a desirable coupe model with some very tasteful modifications, both under the hood and in the suspension department. We rarely see this era of Celica in any form, much less in a semi-restored… more»
Apr 26, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
No Reserve 4X4: 1976 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40
So, is it a possibility that Toyota, a worldwide powerhouse automotive manufacturer, is making inroads in the realm of collectibility? On the surface, it doesn’t seem to be a logical assumption but looking at the models that we have… more»
Apr 26, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
64K-Mile 1978 Subaru DL Sedan
The title of this one could have been any number of things, from “Nicest One Left?”, to “Solid Survivor”, or maybe “Update!”, as I think we may have seen this car back in 2018, or one exactly like it…. more»
Apr 25, 2023 • Auctions • 18 Comments
BF Auction: No Reserve 1989 Toyota Celica ST
Toyota has long enjoyed a reputation for producing cars with great little twin-cam engines that punch above their weight. Its four-cylinder powerplants are particularly noteworthy because they have enjoyed success in many forms of motorsport, including the grueling World… more»
Apr 21, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Carphone Included: 1986 Toyota MR2
Toyota has a well-earned reputation for producing fuel-efficient and reliable vehicles that serve admirably as daily drivers. However, the company occasionally lets down its hair to create something genuinely interesting. Such is the case with the 1986 MR2. It… more»
Apr 18, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Cheap But Rusty: 1977 FJ40 Toyota Land Cruiser
It’s rare to find a Toyota FJ40-series Land Cruiser for short money, and when you do, it’s almost always because the truck is in fairly sorry shape. This 1977 Land Cruiser is complete but quite rusty and will need… more»
