The JDM world has really sprung into life over the past few years, with cars such as the Honda Civic Type-R and Toyota Supra fetching hundreds of thousands of dollars at auction. But the cars just before this 1990s… more»
Japanese Classic Cars
Aug 4, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Micro Monster: 1972 Honda Z600
You do have to wonder where car enthusiasts come up with the ideas for their next creations. For some, it’s a love of a specific type of car culture – such as Monster Trucks – that they want to… more»
Aug 2, 2022 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Sunchaser Conversion: 1980 Toyota Celica
What do you get when you take a 1979-81 Toyota Celica and convert it into a Targa-style convertible with a removable roof? You get the Sunchaser, an outsourced, limited production vehicle marketed by Toyota with no more than 2,000… more»
Aug 1, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Clean Japanese Jeep: 1986 Isuzu Trooper
Isuzu is one of those brands that pop-up, and then disappear for a few years, before reappearing and repeating the cycle again. They have seemingly dipped in and out of markets with different models, or with models which are… more»
Jul 30, 2022 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Parked 30 Years! 1986 Yamaha Big Wheel 80
The nostalgia factor may hit some of you right in the feels when you check out this listing for a pair of Honda big Wheel BW 80s. The seller has gone into his parents’ barn and dug out this… more»
Jul 30, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Chevy-Powered FJ: 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser
While much has been said about how expensive the original Toyota FJ40 has become, every now and again we’re reminded that cheap ones still exist if you know where to look. This 1978 Toyota FJ40-series Land Cruiser is pretty… more»
Jul 25, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
33K Mile Twin Turbo: 1994 Mazda RX-7
If current bidding is any indication, there’s little doubt these days that the third-generation Mazda RX-7 has entered legitimate collector car status. The bids are over $45,000 at the moment with the reserve unmet, and I can’t say I… more»
Jul 25, 2022 • For Sale • 3 Comments
No Reserve! 1967 Datsun 1600 SPL311 Roadster
The Datsun 1600 Roadster was an evolution of a car produced back in 1959, the S211. With sequential design changes to the body and engine upgrades, Nissan debuted the Datsun Fairlady (called Datsun Sport or Roadster in the US)… more»
Jul 23, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Not Often Seen: 1975 Toyota Celica ST Coupe
There’s nothing like a snappy little sports car to run around in, and this 1975 Toyota Celica ST is just about as cool as they come. A former California car now in Washington State (Lakewood, to be exact), this… more»
Jul 21, 2022 • For Sale • 26 Comments
1983 Mazda RX-7: Rescue Me from the Dirt!
Twelve years ago, this 1983 Mazda RX-7 was a running, driving car. On a given Sunday, or Tuesday, or whatever, someone pulled it into a covered barn, parked it, and walked away. That same someone, or another someone (probably… more»
Jul 17, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Clean Tin Top: 1985 Suzuki Samurai
Lately, I can’t help but notice that 1980s SUVs are among the hottest-selling collector cars at the moment. While some aspects of the collector car market are cooling, vintage SUVs have seemingly continued on unabated, and it’s not hard… more»
Jul 17, 2022 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Interesting History: 1991 Honda CRX Si
The seller of this 1991 Honda CRX Si tells us that this car has had a very interesting history, including being owned by an older gentleman who never drove over 60 mph in the right lane. I’m SO glad… more»
Jul 16, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Abandoned Twin Turbo: 1997 Mitsubishi 3000 GT
This 1997 Mitsubishi 3000GT is the high-octane VR4 model with a twin-turbocharged engine and all-wheel drive, but it’s not really making use of any of those things at present. The beleaguered supercar is sitting in what looks like a… more»
Jul 15, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
One Owner: 1997 Toyota Tercel Redhawk
When compiling a list of classic cars from the 1990s, the 1997 Toyota Tercel Redhawk generally won’t instantly spring to mind. That is easy to understand because Toyota developed the Tercel as affordable daily transport. However, this one is… more»
Jul 14, 2022 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Rust-Free Roadster: 1966 Datsun 1600 Fairlady
The Datsun Fairlady, also known as the Sports in some markets, was a roadster produced in the sixties and pre-dates the company’s famed Z car of the seventies. Over 40,000 of these rolled off the assembly line during the… more»
Jul 13, 2022 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Which Engine? 1971 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ 40
The Toyota Land Cruiser enjoys a well-deserved reputation for toughness. Various organizations and government agencies have utilized these classics to access some of the most inhospitable locations on the planet. Some private owners sought more power and torque than… more»
