There are a few things that get enthusiasts excited: first, free car. It doesn’t happen often but when it does, it rarely matters how bad it is. The second is original owner. If you can find a car in… more»
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50K-Miles: 1980 Subaru DL Front-Drive Wagon
In Subaru lingo, I don’t think DL stands for “Decontented-Leone”, but that’s basically what the DL models were compared to the fancier GL hatchbacks, four-door sedans, BRATs, and station wagons. This 1980 Subaru DL wagon, sometimes known as a… more»
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1 of 5000: 1979 Honda CB750K 10th Anniversary
It’s amazing how things change in just a decade. There was a stark difference between life in 1969 compared to how it was in 1979. And then there was 1989, 1999, etc. Not just in fashion but also in… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1970 Datsun 510 Wagon
The 1986 model year was the last time Nissan cars sold in the U.S. were branded as Datsuns. The corporate identity finally took hold in 1987. But some 15 years earlier, one of their best-selling vehicles in the U.S…. more»
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1 Family Owned: 1972 Datsun 240Z
This is a great story of a classic sports car that was well-loved from one generation to the next. Of all the vintage sports models we cover, the original Nissan / Datsun Z-car seems to be the one that… more»
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Right Sized? 1978 Datsun 620 Pickup
Former vice president Thomas R. Marshall (1913-1921) was once quoted as saying, “What this country needs is a really good five-cent cigar.” Well, I’d further that thought with an automotive twist stating, “What this country really needs is a… more»
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Running Donation Car: 1990 Acura Legend L
The seller “Just Donated” is one of my favorite on eBay because you get to see how many cars end up on the donation pile on a daily basis. There are numerous reasons why they may end up there,… more»
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41K Miles? 1978 Datsun B210 GX Automatic
I believe this 1978 Datsun B210 GX hatchback was originally #305 Light Blue Metallic, as that’s the color that’s in the engine compartment and Datsun didn’t offer an appliance white like this, at least in this era. It’s a… more»
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Turbo Swap! 1977 Dodge Colt
Show of hands if you remember the original Dodge Colt. Well, I do now, but it was out of sight and out of mind for me as far as ChryCo’s rebadged Mitsubishis go. Today’s find, courtesy of Rocco B.,… more»
BF Exclusive: 1972 Honda Z600 Coupe
One of the most unique Kei cars to roll out of Japan in the 1970s is the Honda Z-series. Starting with the smaller Z360 – about five inches longer than a Subaru 360 but with much better engineering –… more»
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Two-Owner Survivor: 1983 Toyota Cressida
Known as the Cressida in the U.S., Toyota’s largest and most expensive car had furnishings befitting a Cadillac. And it perhaps was the precursor to the Lexus in terms of pomp and circumstance. The fourth generation was built from… more»
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Dual-Sport Survivor: 1975 Yamaha DT250B
Enduro racing and off-road dirt bikes were hot in the 1960s and 1970s, along with other personal fun machines like snowmobiles, mini bikes, etc. They’re much more sophisticated today but as with any vintage vehicles, there’s something fun and… more»
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Running Project: 1972 Datsun 240Z
The Nissan Fairlady Z was one of the Japanese answers to the British sports cars of the 1960s. When the car made it to the U.S. in 1970, it was marketed as the Datsun 240Z (for its 2.4-liter inline-4… more»
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Honda Valkyrie Tryke: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
Here’s what has to be a one-of-a-kind. A 1998 Honda Valkyrie motorcycle converted into a 3-wheel tryke that looks like a 1969 Chevy Camaro (from the front). We’d love to know how and why this was done, but –… more»
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Nicest One Left? 18K-Mile 1994 Toyota Pickup
Great-looking Toyota pickups are coming out of the woodwork lately, and this 1994 truck is another fantastic one. Dark Blue Pearl paint is hard to capture but you can see the color in a few photos. It looks black… more»
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50K Mile V6: 1995 Mazda B3000 SE 4×4 Cab Plus
Reverse badge engineering at its finest, this 1995 Mazda B3000 SE 4×4 Cab Plus (Mazda’s version of a Super Cab/Club Cab) started life with the same DNA as a Ford Ranger, in case you were wondering why it looked… more»
