As big and heavy-duty as many trucks have gotten these days, it’s nice to step back in time and re-visit the days when simple, low-cost pickups like this 1978 Toyota HiLux were just as much the norm as their… more»
Japanese Classic Cars
Dec 2, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Mini Monkey: 1971 Honda ZA50 K2
Candy Sapphire Blue probably isn’t a color name that would have gone over well with too many rough-and-tumble Harley owners, but hey, this is a Honda, a motorcycle that the nicest people ride, remember? This little mini monkey 1971… more»
Nov 30, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Manual FJ60: 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser
Like it or not, old Toyota Land Cruisers are no longer cheap. This is great if you happen to own one; less so if you’re on the market for one. This particular truck appears to belong to a caretaker… more»
Nov 30, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Barbados Yellow Project: 1990 Honda CRX Si
Among Honda models made in the 1990s, one of the rarest specs you can get is the CRX or Prelude clad in Barbados Yellow paint. This is the car you saw in the showroom in 1989 or splashed across… more»
Nov 29, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Trail 70 Survivor: 1970 Honda CT70 K0
The word “super” has different meanings, as we all know. When a person says the term “superbike”, that can mean a super fast motorcycle or one that was super successful, or anything in between. In the case of this… more»
Nov 28, 2022 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Stored Since 1990: 1983 Datsun 280ZX
When it comes to 1980s sports cars, few are as instantly recognizable as the S130-chassis Datsun 280ZX. This is a car that has the same sort of instant recognition capabilities as the Porsche 911, but it is far more… more»
Nov 27, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Unicorn Hot Hatch: 1994 Honda Civic Si
For many casual observers who look at this car, it may be lost on them what a find it is to anyone who chases tuner or import cars. The EH3 Civic Si is a legend to enthusiasts of a… more»
Nov 26, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
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»
Nov 21, 2022 • For Sale • 22 Comments
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»
Nov 21, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
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»
Nov 19, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
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»
Nov 17, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
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»
Nov 16, 2022 • For Sale • 20 Comments
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»
Nov 14, 2022 • For Sale • 7 Comments
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»
Nov 14, 2022 • For Sale • 19 Comments
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»
Nov 13, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
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»
