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Matching Numbers Z Car: 1971 Datsun 240Z

This 1971 Datsun 240Z is basically the epitome of the classic or vintage sports car you hope to discover before someone else does. The reason being is it’s offered by the original owner with a paper trail for this… more»

Nicest One Left? 1976 Toyota Corolla SR5

Toyota launched the Corolla subcompact in 1966 and it’s still going strong today. I had a stripped-down ’77 Corolla for a couple of years back then and it was a solid, but unspectacular little car. Its third generation debuted… more»

Youth-Oriented ATV: 1984 Yamaha Tri-Zinger YT60

A lot of us older adults did things as kids that would make parents today cringe. It’s a wonder that a lot of kids have any fun at all today – or the type of fun that involves riding… more»

Red Hot Beat! 1992 Honda Beat Convertible

Fun and frugal, the convertible Honda Beat blends the sporty appeal of small convertible like Honda’s S2000 with the fuel sipping and ease of parking associated with cars of diminutive size like the Smart Fortwo. Though never sold by… more»

Untouched FJ60: 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser

Sometimes, I look back and wonder why I didn’t make a move even when I had a suspicion a particular vehicle was a smart one to buy. I prefer not to call it a list of regrets, but with… more»

Trail 70 Survivor: 1970 Honda CT-70K0

“Faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive, able to leap tall buildings in a single bound” – it’s a bird, it’s a plane! It’s superbike! To paraphrase Superman’s opening line. This 1970 Honda CT-70K0 isn’t any of… more»

Too Many Projects: 1971 Datsun 240Z

Series 1 Datsun 240Zs have been on a tear lately, with values of restored cars climbing to levels that put those finished examples out of reach for many casual hobbyists. Buying a project-grade example is now the best option… more»

Nicest One Left? 46K-Mile 1996 Honda Civic CX

An almost perfect condition and unmodified 1996 Honda Civic CX?! That’s practically unheard of, yet here it is. No, this one wasn’t found in a barn and it has probably never even been near a barn, but it’s an… more»

Rust-Free 1986 Toyota SR5 Xtracab Short Bed 4×4

The fourth-generation Toyota pickup went through a minor redesign for the 1986 model year, which included a new grille, front bumper, and some interior changes. They’re pretty hot right now and the seller has this 1986 Toyota SR5 4×4… more»

Garage Find: 1968 Honda CL77 305 Scrambler

Honda, as with most manufacturers, offered customers a wide range of sizes and configurations. Often, these different configurations were available in the same size as on-road or off-road with high side pipes and knobby tires, as with this 1968… more»

Rust Free Original: 1985 Toyota Hilux 4×4

It’s amazing how many rust-free Toyota trucks still emerge for sale, seemingly kept in a vault in some West Coast community since new. The truth of the matter is, these trucks simply didn’t rust away in places like Oregon… more»

126 Miles Per Year! 1972 Honda CB450K5

While Toyota sells more cars, trucks, and SUVs than Honda does – or last year, more than anyone – Honda has to be the most versatile vehicle company on the planet. When their CB750 came out, it revolutionized the… more»

Mini Trail Monkey: 1971 Honda Z50A-K2

One of the hot motorcycles for the last few years has to be Honda’s Monkey Bike, the Z50A. I have yet to own one, which is crazy, but maybe someday I’ll make the leap so I can look like… more»

Daily Driver Unicorn: 1998 Acura Integra Type R

While we all typically seek out the best example of a collector car that money can buy, there’s a certain level of attraction to a specialty vehicle that has been driven like any other commuter. The Acura Type R… more»

Rare Convertible: 1985 Honda Civic CRX Si

Here is something we don’t see roll through the cyber doors at One Barn Finds Tower too often – or ever. This 1985 Honda Civic CRX Si is a rare convertible made by a company called Straman Coachworks. The… more»

Well-Optioned 4×4: 1982 Subaru BRAT

It’s sometimes challenging to focus on the car in question versus being distracted by what else the seller has in the background. The seller of this survivor-grade Subaru BRAT has both an enviable collection and garage space, in addition… more»

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