As we all know by now (or most of you, at least, have been beaten to death with this information), I bought a 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 out of a salvage yard a few years back. I am happy… more»
Japanese Classic Cars
Mar 7, 2023 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Stored for Two Decades: 1972 Datsun 240Z
This 1972 Datsun 240Z has the kind of story we all dream of when thinking about our ideal barn find discovery. Said to have been owned by the seller’s father-in-law since 1979, the Z car has recently been pulled… more»
Mar 4, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
V8 Swapped! 1971 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ55
The Toyota Land Cruiser FJ55 was introduced in August of 1967. Dedicated to being a wagon from the start, the FJ55 replaced the FJ45LV, basically an FJ40 wagon. The FJ55 was marketed in the U.S. as an alternative to… more»
Mar 3, 2023 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Highly Original! 1982 Honda CB900F Super Sport
Honda’s flagship road bike from 1979 to 1983, the CB900F only came to America in ’81 and ’82. This 1982 Honda CB900F in Centerville, Massachusetts barely deviates from stock, and the 18,000 mile specimen can be yours with the… more»
Feb 27, 2023 • For Sale • 25 Comments
All Wheel Drive Barn Find: 1992 Subaru Loyale Wagon
While we sometimes stare in relative disbelief at the price sellers ask for, there are cases in which you can make a logical defense for the attempt at a top-of-market sale. In the case of this incredibly clean 1992… more»
Feb 27, 2023 • Auctions • 29 Comments
BF Auction: 1969 Toyota Corona
UPDATE – The seller sent us photos of the trunk and underside of the car, which you can see in the gallery below. Cars like the 1969 Toyota Corona made an important contribution to the American automobile manufacturing sector…. more»
Feb 26, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
White on Red: 1972 Datsun 240Z
This 1972 Datsun 240Z is described as being a highly original car that is equipped with a 4-speed manual transmission and a numbers-matching inline-six. The paint is not original but it is the correct color code with original paint… more»
Feb 26, 2023 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Fit For A… Prime Minister? 1982 Nissan President
One of the primary drivers for my subject car selection process is the frequency of write-ups. In the past dozen or so years, I can only find 2 Barn Finds write-ups on a Nissan President. I can’t say if… more»
Feb 24, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Survivor From Japan: 1967 Toyota Corona
The Corona was a long-running Toyota product in Japan, from 1967 to 2001. It had a briefer run in the U.S. though it was named Road Test Import Car of the Year in 1969. It was followed by the… more»
Feb 24, 2023 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Rare Rally Kit: 1968 Honda CM91 Rally
I think we’ve only seen one other example of a Honda 90 with a Rally Kit here on Barn Finds and they’re fairly hard to find. I know that they aren’t a big, bad Harley, but for those of… more»
Feb 23, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Two Bikes and Free Trailer: Honda 90 and Kawasaki 250
Everyone loves getting something for free. Free is nice, but what if I were to tell you that the core of the deal is even sweeter. Take a look at this vintage motorcycle and trailer combination for sale on… more»
Feb 23, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Two-Stroke ATV: 1995 Yamaha Banshee 350
Still ranking among the best ATVs in history and a favorite among many riders, Yamaha’s Banshee is a powerhouse relative to its normal appearance. I mean, other than the bright purple and yellow paint scheme on the 1995 models…. more»
Feb 23, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Northern California Barn Find: 1970 Datsun Fairlady
This 1970 Datsun Fairlady 1600 roadster has been slumbering in perhaps one of the best places to find a long-forgotten sports car, northern California. I can’t think of a better environment to leave a car in storage for decades… more»
Feb 22, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Numbers-Matching: 1970 Datsun 240Z Project
When I was growing up and in my car-crazy teen years, Datsun Z cars seemed to be all over the place in our hometown, but I was so closed-minded in my youth of thinking it was Mopar or no… more»
Feb 21, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Barn Find Roadsters: Pair of Mazda Miatas Unearthed!
I often wonder what the reaction was like in the 70s or 80s when a car we now found incredibly desirable was unearthed. For instance, what about finding an old Lotus Elan in the garage in 1978 – would… more»
Feb 20, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Pint-Sized Collection: Six (6) Micro Cars
A micro car (also microcar) is said to be the smallest of all sizes of an automobile, with three or four wheels and likely an engine smaller than 43 cubic inches (700cc). And sometimes they’re afforded separate regulations pertaining… more»
