Japanese Classic Cars

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Low-Mile 1987 Honda CRX Si

Before we review this Japanese car, we are going to talk about an Italian car, namely, the Alfa Romeo Junior Zagato. Not familiar with this little gem? Here’s a photo. The resemblance to the CRX should jump off the… more»

Rare Microtruck! 1959 Daihatsu Trimobile

Here’s one you may have never seen before. That’s because only a few dozen were supposedly ever exported from Japan to the U.S. – even with right-hand drive. This 1959 Daihatsu Trimobile is a tiny three-wheel pickup along the… more»

Stored 20 Years: 1983 Honda Civic Sedan 5-Speed

The original owner of this Savoy Brown 1983 Honda Civic Sedan is said to have put it in storage for 20 years until the seller bought it “a while ago”, and the seller has since gotten it back in… more»

Summer Fun Survivor: 1993 Honda Civic del Sol

The del Sol was a 2-seat, targa-style small car sold in the U.S. from 1993 to 1997. Built in Japan, it looked like a mid-engine vehicle but was based on the Honda Civic with the engine customarily in the… more»

BF Auction: 2004 Subaru Outback

While not a classic and some would argue that 2004 isn’t even considered “vintage” in the car world, this 2004 Subaru Outback is over two decades old now. It could be argued that Subaru was one of the pioneers… more»

27k-Mile Original: 1990 Mitsubishi Mighty Max

Growing up in Michigan, I was indoctrinated into the Big Three lifestyle from a young age, so growing up, I had little firsthand experience with foreign cars. It would have been a rare day to see a 1990 Mitsubishi… more»

Custom Batman-Themed Cruiser: The Bat Boat Mobile

Holy smoke!  What we have before us here is a custom creation known as The Bat Boat Mobile, a Batman boat car, and while it’s a different concept from the original Batmobile, the attention-getting potential here might be similar. … more»

Light Utility Vehicle: 1978 Chevrolet LUV

The LUV was a captive import built by Isuzu in Japan and sold through Chevrolet dealers in the U.S. from 1972 to 1981. The LUV name was an acronym for “Light Utility Vehicle,” it competed against the imported Ford… more»

Compact Camper: 1971 Datsun Pickup

There are some vehicles you can just tell have lived a charmed life. From the condition to the options, the photos simply tell you that it’s been loved since Day 1. In the case of this 1971 Datsun pickup,… more»

Sunny Survivor: 1977 Datsun B-210 Hatchback

This bright, cheery, sunny yellow color is perfect for this 1977 Datsun B-210 hatchback, as they were known as the Nissan Sunny in their Japanese home market. By this time in North America, they were some of the most… more»

Small Suzuki: 1974 Suzuki TS100L Honcho

Said to have been “redone” a few years ago but still possibly having some cosmetic work to finish, this 1974 Suzuki TS100L Honcho appears to be a nice starter bike. Or, a nice one for anyone of any age… more»

Race Car In Waiting? 1978 Plymouth Arrow

Honk if you remember the Plymouth Arrow. I had to hesitate because I had forgotten completely about this Mitsubishi rebadge. Some might say they were forgettable cars entirely but I’m not going to stake a position from that perspective…. more»

BF Auction: 1981 Toyota Celica Convertible

Many enthusiasts are drawn by the lure of classic Convertibles, which is understandable. They offer excellent opportunities to hit the road on sunny days with the wind in your hair to revel in all Mother Nature offers. This 1981… more»

JDM Pivoting Scooter: 2000 Honda Gyro UP

Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) motorcycles are often quite different from the versions that we received here in North America. I can’t get enough of them and have owned a few different models, and still do. This interesting 2000 Honda… more»

327 Chevy Power: 1971 Datsun 240Z Custom

The builder of this modified Z car has gone to great lengths to make sure this one stands out like no other, and this 1971 Datsun 240Z seems to have been put together well on the outside.  The exterior… more»

Japanese Mustang: 1976 Toyota Celica GT Project

We understand that the styling of the 1970s and beyond Toyota Celica GT was inspired by the 1969 Ford Mustang “SportsRoof”. The appeal of that fastback appears in the seller’s 1976 edition which is a work-in-progress that he/she has… more»