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Yes, It Has Jump Seats! 1979 Subaru BRAT

While our own young man, the wonder from down under – Adam Clarke – might refer to this vehicle as a Brumby, most of us would refer to it as a BRAT: a Bi-drive Recreational All-terrain Transporter. This one… more»

590 Miles! 1986 SUZUKI GSX-R1100

This 1986 Suzuki GSX-R1100 has an incredible engine that’s over 21 times bigger than most of my oddball motorcycle engines, that’s crazy. I need to kick it up a notch, apparently. The seller has three of these bikes listed on… more»

39K-Mile Rust-Free 1979 Chevrolet LUV 4×4

Known as the Isuzu Faster in other countries, and in Chevy LUV brochures as “The tough half-tonner”, they were pretty tough little trucks. Even though we’ve seen a few here on Barn Finds, they don’t pop up as often… more»

Good Buy Or Goodbye? 1982 Mazda RX-7 GSL

Think back to 1978 when the first Mazda RX-7 appeared. No, Howard, that doesn’t mean putting on your former burnt orange leisure suit, just think back to 1978. This 1982 Mazda RX-7 GSL is listed here on eBay in… more»

Unmodified 1997 Nissan 240SX LE

Around 2005 I purchased an abused but unmodified Nissan 240SX. Its suspension was done for and the interior smelled like an ashtray, but it was an absolute blast of a car to drive, well at least once I had… more»

Candy Gold: 1971 Honda CT70 K0

We had a couple of dachshunds when I was growing up and the CT70’s nickname is Dax for its unusual frame with sort of a snout that resembles a dachshund. Ok, that’s kind of a stretch, but at least… more»

Worth A Gamble? 1998 Toyota 4Runner 2WD

Here’s another rear-wheel-drive SUV for the archives here at Barn Finds. Is it just me, or does anyone else automatically think 4×4 when they see a Toyota 4Runner, or Chevy Suburban? This 1998 Toyota 4Runner 2WD looks great at… more»

No Reserve Donation: 1994 Subaru SVX

One of the unsung heroes of the middle 90s import performance coupes market is the Subaru SVX. The Toyota Supra, Mazda RX-7, and Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4 tend to get the high praise of internet pundits and armchair quarterbacks, but… more»

54K Original Miles: 1982 Toyota Celica Supra

The second-generation Toyota Supra was one of the more impressive cars to emerge from the early 1980s. The first run of the Supra was a different sort of car, focused on more of the popular “personal luxury coupe” style… more»

Amazing Survivor: 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ60

The passing years will often leave off-roaders looking battered and bruised. A life spent bashing their way into remote and inhospitable locations will leave its mark, with scratches and dings shouting proudly to the world they have experienced plenty… more»

Nicest One Left? 1989 Suzuki Sidekick 4×4

I’m showing my age by saying that whenever I hear the word sidekick, I think of Ed McMahon. Everyone under 40 (50?)  just fell asleep, but hopefully a few of you know who I’m talking about. This 1989 Suzuki… more»

4X4 Station Wagon! 1981 Subaru GL

The Subaru Leone has roots dating all the way back to 1971 and was the brand’s top model for quite a bit of the car’s lifespan, which came to a halt at the end of the 1994 model run. … more»

Bargain Price? 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser

The seller claims they are letting this 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser go for a “bargain price” but it’s impossible to say whether that’s true given the reserve remains unmet in this auction. An FJ60 isn’t the cheapest truck to… more»

$6,000 Base Model? 1988 Chevrolet Sprint Metro

The very definition of bare bones, General Motors offered a version of the Suzuki Cultus in both Chevrolet and Geo form, in this case, it’s a 1988 Chevrolet Sprint Metro. The seller has this bottom-tier economy car listed here… more»

Ultimate 90s Machine: 1993 Toyota Supra Twin Turbo

If you’re of a certain age, few modern sports cars are more iconic than the MKIV Toyota Supra. Before it was the halo car of The Fast and the Furious franchise, the Supra was already iconic. Its shape, the… more»

BF Auction: 1980 Honda C70 Deluxe

Few vehicles in motoring history can attribute at least part of their existence to a bowl of noodles. However, that is true for Honda’s iconic Super Cub and its derivatives. Although the company’s primary focus was producing an affordable… more»

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