The Datsun 280Z was an evolution of the 260Z, which in turn was the successor to the popular 240Z. All of these were 2-door sports cars designed in Japan to compete against the outcrop of English runabouts of the… more»
Japanese Classic Cars
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Parts or Restore? 1969 Nissan Patrol
The Nissan Patrol has lived in the shadows of its more stylish competition, namely the FJ40-series Toyota Land Cruiser, for years. Due to this obscurity, far fewer Patrols are on the road today, but the Toyota also dwarfed the… more»
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V8 Coupe: 1993 Lexus SC 400
A 1993 Lexus SC 400 is hardly the general fare for Barn Finds. Actually, Lexus’s (or is it Lexi?) don’t make the cut often, and that’s with good reason; they’re generally not the stuff of what’s been found, languishing… more»
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Low Mileage Survivor: 1974 Toyota HiLux Pickup
Here’s a compact pickup that managed to dodge the 25% “chicken tax” to find itself in the good ole US of A. The chicken tax was a retaliatory measure taken against Europe in 1964, which had tariffed imports of… more»
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Off-Road Ready Rarity: 1990 Daihatsu Rocky
You want a Suzuki Samurai but fear it’s not brawny enough. Or, perhaps a Ford Bronco II, but it doesn’t have a great off road reputation. Perhaps an Isuzu Trooper – but it does seem like those aren’t as… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1999 Toyota 4Runner SR5
Sometimes, a vehicle becomes so integral to our lives that parting with it seems unthinkable. Such is the case with this 1999 Toyota 4Runner SR5. The current owner purchased this unmolested survivor off the showroom floor as his first… more»
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Complete Restoration and No Reserve! 1965 Datsun 1500 Roadster
Have you ever seen a car so compelling you couldn’t resist putting in a bid or two? Here’s a contender: this nicely renovated 1965 Datsun 1500 roadster is listed on eBay in a no-reserve auction. The bidding has reached… more»
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Same Owner Since ’85: 1979 Datsun 280ZX
The Datsun Z-car has gone through many iterations in its life, from game-changing sports car to luxury coupe to a turbocharged GT that combined impressive technology and speed. In the late 1970s, Datsun was reading the tea leaves that… more»
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World’s Only Sprint Collection? Chevrolet Sprint Hoard
This is one of the more random collections I’ve ever seen and as someone who digs the occasional oddball, I am absolutely blown away by the owner’s commitment to an obscure model. Located in Hancock, Maine, this listing is… more»
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One Owner: 1987 Toyota Supra Turbo
Why is it some generations of special cars get no love? Sure, some cars are truly average and don’t deserve a loyal following or a premium price, but when the car in question is actually somewhat decent and still… more»
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Monza Red Survivor: 1983 Honda XL 200R
When Soichiro Honda developed what he thought was a better piston ring in the late 1930s, I don’t know if he envisioned eventually owning the world’s largest motorcycle company and the company making more internal combustion engines than any… more»
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Shockingly Clean Hatch: 1987 Toyota Tercel
Econoboxes are not exciting vehicles, by and large. It’s not wrong to paint a broad brush on this segment, as the focus is generally on cheap running gear and high fuel efficiency. The Toyota Tercel is the epitome of… more»
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RHD Import! 1995 Toyota Starlet 4WD
American dealers never offered this third-generation Starlet, making the right-hand-drive import a rare sight in the states. The 1995 Toyota Starlet outside Portland, Oregon shows well inside and out, as it should with under 60,000 miles since new. The… more»
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Usable Classic 4×4: 1988 Isuzu Trooper
The Isuzu Trooper is near and dear to my heart. After all, it’s the only vehicle model I’ve owned three of over the years, which always makes me chuckle considering how much space in my head (and heart) is… more»
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How To Duck A Tax: 1979 Subaru DL BRAT
Tariffs aren’t new; in fact, the Subaru BRAT owes its existence to a tariff, namely the “chicken tax.” The 25% chicken tax was passed in 1964 by the Johnson administration as retaliation against Europe’s imposition of a tax on… more»
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Never This Nice: 1995 Nissan Hardbody Pickup
There are certain vehicles that are routinely used and abused to such an extent that it’s next to impossible to find them in decent shape. This also has the effect of making good examples hard to find, and thus… more»
