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One Owner Barn Find: 1980 Toyota Corona Liftback

This 1980 Toyota Corona Liftback has spent over fifteen years squirreled away in a barn, and only recently emerged into the light of day. It is a one-owner classic that is structurally sound and unmolested, with the seller’s price… more»

Nicest One Left? 1989 Subaru XT6 AWD

With just under 100,000 made in a single generation, the Subaru XT was known as the Vortex in New Zealand (home of our own Adam Clarke) and Australia, and the Alcyon in Japan. It was reportedly the slipperiest car… more»

Modern Classic: 1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata

Known for razor-sharp handling and pure driving joy, Mazda’s Miata tapped into the market answered by British roadsters of the 1940s to 1970s. Like many cars, the Miata has gained weight and power over the years, a topic specifically… more»

Only Year In The US: 1982 Honda MB5

We have only seen one of these very unusual motorcycles here on Barn Finds in the past. They don’t come up for sale too often and are rare in the U.S. since they were only offered one year here:… more»

Butterfly Door Rariety: 1991 Toyota Sera

Easily one of the most unusual cars of the last few decades, this 1991 Toyota Sera is only the second one we’ve seen here on Barn Finds – at least of the 1991 model version. They were all very… more»

Junk In The Trunk: 1983 Honda Motocompo

I don’t know if I would normally refer to this 1983 Honda Motocompo as a scooter as I think of scooters as step-through motorcycles. I don’t know if I’d refer to it as a motorcycle either, and a mini-bike… more»

Stored 22 Years! 1987 Nissan 300ZX Project

The Nissan 300ZX is a successor of the Datsun 240Z which debuted in the U.S. in 1970. The 300ZX was built in Japan from 1983 to 2000 but sold in America from 1984 to 1996. Different trim levels were… more»

Parked Since 2012: 1969 Datsun 1600 Sports Roadster

It never ceases to amaze me how a simple maintenance task on a classic car can rapidly descend into an automotive nightmare. Such is the case with this 1969 Datsun 1600 Sports Roadster. This little gem has been laid… more»

49k Original Miles: 1986 Honda Civic CRX

When Honda management boldly announced in the late 1960s that it intended to become a major player in automobile production, it is fair to say that few people could contain their mirth. Sure, its road cars to that point… more»

Imported Cutie: 1989 Nissan Pao

Retro cars are nothing new and are almost as old as the automotive industry itself. Japanese manufacturers have ridden the trend’s wave for decades, a fact perfectly proven by this 1989 Nissan Pao, which incorporated design cues from many… more»

Rare To See Today: 1978 Datsun 200SX

U.S. safety regulations weren’t kind to bumpers during the 1970s, but I’m sure they saved a few lives, so there’s that. Retrofitting Japanese-market bumpers to a car like this 1978 Datsun 200SX is a thing, and it’s doable, but… more»

Cute Project: 1972 Honda Z600

I know what you’re thinking: Why doesn’t Honda offer its 2024 Civic in orange? A daily driver as cute and happy looking as this 1972 Z600 is bound to wipe away the commuter blues. The alternative of course is… more»

Vintage Camper: 1976 Toyota-Chinook

Is there anything the Toyota Hilux can’t do? Made over at least eight generations, economical to run, sold worldwide … and transformed here into a camper by California company Chinook Mobilelodge, the Hilux proved its versatility for decades. The… more»

Modern Classic: 2001 Honda S2000 With 18k Original Miles

Some cars are destined to be classics from the moment they hit the showroom floor. Such is the case with the 2001 Honda S2000. The company took the basic concept of the traditional two-seat sports car and by applying… more»

54k Original Miles: 1979 Datsun 280ZX

The Datsun 280ZX received mixed reviews upon its 1979 release. Some people expressed disappointment that it was no longer what they considered to be a sports car, while others appreciated the increased comfort that transformed the car into a… more»

Santa Baby: 1986 Honda Z50RD Christmas Special

Also called the Chrome Edition, which sounds like a 1960s pop group, the 1986 Honda Z50RD is better known by the name Christmas Special. It never officially had that name from the factory, but they were delivered to dealers… more»

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