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What the Heck!? 1996 Suzuki Volkswagen Bus Van?

If you’ve never heard of a Suzuki Every van, you’re probably not alone. I hadn’t heard of them until I saw this “VW Bus” here on Craigslist. According to Wikipedia, they have been produced since 1961 under the “Carry”… more»

Japanese Mustang: 1977 Toyota Celica GT

The affectionate term “Japanese Mustang” is historically reserved for the first-generation Toyota Celica. This was a nod to the standard muscle cars of the era but in particular the Ford Mustang. The Celica certainly had the right proportions to… more»

Barn Find: 1971 Suzuki MT50 Trailhopper

I bet many of you had a small bike like this 1971 Suzuki MT50 Trailhopper when you were growing up and learning how to ride motorcycles. Honda stole the show but there’s something fun and interesting about the MT50…. more»

Barn Find: 1972 Kawasaki H1 500 Mach III

Quite a bike but also quite a restoration project, this 1972 Kawasaki H1 500 Mach III is a barn find in need of a full restoration. Are you up for it financially, mentally, or time-wise? Or maybe more important… more»

Under 80K Miles: 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser

This 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser is a highly-original survivor example of one of the most popular Japanese squarebodies out there. The Land Cruiser has been shooting up in value for many years with no signs of abating, which has… more»

Little Survivor: 1980 Dodge D-50 Sport

Captive imports were big sellers in the 1970s as American manufacturers scrambled to take on imports in certain genres, such as small, fuel-efficient cars and small trucks. This Mitsubishi-based 1980 Dodge D-50 Sport pickup can be found here on… more»

Parents’ Daily Driver: 1989 Honda Civic CRX Si

Hot hatchbacks are a genre that I have never dipped my toes into but I’d like to someday. There are quite a few contenders but Honda had a winner on its hands with their CRX. The seller has this… more»

A Pair Of Monkeys: Two 1969 Honda Mini Trails

Honda offered the Z50 mini-motorcycles in this hardtail form – lacking any rear suspension to soak up the bumps – for three or four years and the Z50 was sometimes referred to as a Monkey Bike because of how… more»

Mint Survivor: 1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata

Here’s a dream find, if what you’re looking for is a mint-condition first-year Mazda Miata with low mileage and lots and lots of cool accessories. You’ll pay for that package, of course. The car, in Kaysville, Utah, is bid… more»

4-Speed Swap: 1973 Datsun 240Z

This 1973 Datsun 240Z may not be a Series 1, but that doesn’t dilute the desirability on display. It has been nearly restored with plenty of big-ticket jobs completed, including a respray, engine rebuild, and transmission conversion to a… more»

1 of 1,200? 1990 Kawasaki Jet Mate

The want is incredible on this one, having grown up next to the biggest freshwater lake on the planet (in area, not volume). This 1990 Kawasaki Jet Mate is like a Jet Ski that you can carry a couple… more»

Design by Giugiaro: 1978 Isuzu 117 XC

As some of you may know, I’ve become a bit of an Isuzu fan over the years. Specifically, I’ve been drawn to what their best known for, which is the iconic Trooper 4×4. But I also like the brand… more»

1970 Ferrari Daytona Spider Tribute

Way back in 2004, I had the opportunity to see one of the few genuine Ferrari Daytona Spiders ever built in the flesh. It was being serviced at the Ferrari Dealership and the service techs were kind enough to… more»

FJ40 Replica: 1982 Delta Mini Cruiser

Here’s one you don’t see every day: a replica of a classic Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser known as a 1982 Delta Mini Cruiser! This is perhaps one of my most favorite things on eBay in many years, as it’s… more»

Two Stroke Survivor: 1971 Yamaha CS3 200

Most of us started our lifelong love of motorcycles on a small CC bike. Whether it was a Honda 50 or a mini bike with a pull starter, not many of us were riding huge motorcycles as our first… more»

1 of 4,248 Made: 1985 Toyota Celica GTS Convertible

We all know the 1980s were big years for aftermarket companies to cozy up to the OEMs to make limited-production models like this convertible conversion 1985 Toyota Celica GTS convertible. This is actually one of my favorite Toyotas ever… more»

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