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»
Japanese Classic Cars
Nov 10, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments
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»
Nov 8, 2022 • For Sale • 20 Comments
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»
Nov 5, 2022 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Half Car/Half Motorcycle – 1972 Subaru/Honda
The Subaru 360 was a Japanese microcar that found little success in the U.S. in the 1970s. And at about the same time, Honda’s motorcycle business was taking off in the States. The seller ended up with one of… more»
Nov 5, 2022 • For Sale • 40 Comments
Nicest One Left? 1980 Dodge Challenger
Dodge was the last U.S. manufacturer to get into the “pony car” race with the Challenger in 1970. But it wasn’t much of a race by then as the market for muscle cars had cooled, so the Challenger (and… more»
Nov 4, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Package Deal: Three Toyota Supras!
The Toyota Supra has become somewhat unobtainable, especially if you’re on the hunt for an MK4 generation model. The MK3 and MK2 generations, however, have remained more affordable, despite the fact that they are fabulous driver’s cars. Inline six… more»
Nov 3, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Museum Quality? 1976 Kawasaki Jet Ski JS400
Sadly, summer is long gone and fall is wrapping up here in the upper Midwest as I write this. But, what’s another six months of cold, snow, ice, slippery sidewalks, and salty roads, which lead to rusty vehicles? Hello?… more»
JDM Hot Hatch: 1991 Nissan Pulsar GTIR
For those of us of a certain age, the video game Gran Turismo was an extremely influential part of our adolescent years. It was when the first generation of Sony’s Playstation came out, and for a car nerd, it… more»
Oct 26, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Wedge in the Barn: 1988 Subaru XT Turbo
As some longer-term readers may recall, I owned a 1988 Subaru XT6 for a brief period. It was brief because the car was hilariously bad; it was a loser of a project in every way. That said, I still… more»
Oct 26, 2022 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Rare In US: 1986 Toyota Hilux Double-Cab Diesel
It’s impossible to be on almost any road in America for more than a few minutes without seeing a four-door pickup. That wasn’t the case when I was growing up, and even into the 1980s and early-90s, they weren’t… more»
Oct 21, 2022 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Something Different! 1993 Mitsuoka Viewt
Some cars attract attention because of their stunning beauty and desirability. Others achieve that feat because they’re, well, different. The 1993 Mitsuoka Viewt falls into the second category and is not a car most people will take seriously. It… more»
Oct 20, 2022 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Two-Stroke Survivor: 1964 Yamaha YG-1 80
Small, vintage motorcycles can be addicting. To paraphrase the classic slogan of a certain potato chip, I betcha can’t buy just one… small, two-stroke motorcycle, such as this 1964 Yamaha YG-1. This bike is posted here on craigslist in… more»
Oct 18, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Tow Dinghy: 1989 Suzuki Samurai JL 4X4
As I ponder the ways I’d most enjoy leisurely traveling around the Country, one of those RV-type motor homes the size of a small bus with dual wheels on the back just might be my vehicle of choice for… more»
Oct 14, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments
25k Original Miles: 1984 Toyota Celica GT
Cars from the 1980s spent years in the wilderness as people sought to forget The Malaise Era. However, times have changed, and one of the driving forces behind their reemergence is a new generation of enthusiasts who view them… more»
Oct 13, 2022 • For Sale • 7 Comments
27K Original Miles: 1986 Toyota MR2
This 1986 Toyota MR2 is a low-mileage example that was supposedly put into storage between 2005 and 2015. The body has been repainted, and curiously, the rear spoiler deleted. These first-generation MR2s are mild sleepers on the marketplace today,… more»
Oct 11, 2022 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Time to Fly: 1993 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4 Twin Turbo
Back in the 1990s, Mitsubishi Motors stretched car lovers’ imaginations at all four corners. Surely, aside from exotic cars, there was little else in the world that could touch a vehicle like the 1993 3000GT VR-4 for innovation? If… more»
