Since its conception in 1972, the Honda Civic has become one of the world’s biggest-selling automobiles. The tally is 18 million units and counting after 50 years in production. Not thought of as a collectible car, they’re as durable… more»
Japanese Classic Cars
Apr 1, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Right-Hand-Drive: 1964 Nissan Bluebird 410
The Nissan Bluebird was one of the company’s most popular cars. Launched in 1957, it would be part of the Nissan portfolio through 2001. In its earlier years in the U.S. market, the cars were marketed under the Datsun… more»
Apr 1, 2022 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Loaded Rust-Free 1989 Nissan Hardbody SE 4×4
The Nissan D21, known as the Hardbody here in the US, was quite an upgrade from the previous Nissan pickups which were more pragmatic work trucks. This 1989 Nissan Hardbody SE Kingcab 4×4 5-speed pickup is loaded and rust-free… more»
Apr 1, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Rare Hot Hatch: 1989 Isuzu I-Mark RS
Hot hatch alert! While the 1980s are chock-full of entry-level classic imports like the Volkswagen GTI and the Honda Civic, we very rarely see the equally-capable entry from Isuzu known as the i-Mark. This was known as the Gemini… more»
Mar 31, 2022 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Original Owner! 1978 Suzuki GS1000
Having twenty times the engine size and more than twenty times the horsepower power of my only Suzuki, this gorgeous one-owner 23,187-mile 1978 Suzuki GS1000 appears to be an absolute jewel. Vintage Japanese motorcycles are hot and having a… more»
Mar 30, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Turbocharged RA42: 1980 Toyota Celica ST
This 1980 Toyota Celica ST is an interesting specimen, and it checks a few different boxes if you’re looking for a classic Japanese coupe that you can drive every day. It’s a mix of low-mileage, survivor-like features along with… more»
Mar 29, 2022 • For Sale • 26 Comments
4×4 Survivor: 1979 Chevrolet LUV
To combat the rising demand for compact pickups like the Mazda-built Ford Courier (as well as Datsun and Toyota imports), Chevy partnered with Isuzu in 1972. The result was the Chevy LUV, which stood for Light Utility Vehicle. The… more»
Mar 29, 2022 • Exclusives For Sale • 5 Comments
Storage Locker Find: Honda Civic CVCC And Acura Integra
I was recently contacted by the owner of two desirable project cars who happened upon the vehicles and a large cache of parts via a storage locker in Georgia. The stash includes two vintage Honda / Acura products that… more»
Mar 29, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Weekend Cruiser: 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser
Toyota Land Cruisers have entered the realm of never being affordable ever again unless you happen to stumble on a longtime owner who hasn’t caught up to the fact that people buy these things just to park in front… more»
Mar 28, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
84K Original Miles: 1984 Nissan 300ZX Turbo
When you see a certain car time and again, it’s easy to forget that it’s one of the few models that remains an accessible classic. The Z31 chassis Nissan Z-car has always been an instantly recognizable 1980s charmer, but… more»
Mar 27, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
One Owner Survivor: 1971 Datsun 240Z
If you have never driven a Datsun 240Z, you have missed out on one of classic motoring’s great pleasures. While the 240Z doesn’t possess the outright performance of a muscle car, its suspension configuration endows the car with handling… more»
Mar 25, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Straman Conversion Donation: 1987 Honda CRX Convertible
Convertible conversions were all the rage in the 1980s. It actually seemed to begin earlier than that, when the iconic Ferrari Daytona coupe began to have its roof lopped off by impatient owners who didn’t want to wait for… more»
Mar 25, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Small Survivor: 1980 Plymouth Arrow Truck
Plymouth sold the Plymouth Arrow in either a car or a truck from the mid-1970s to the early-1980s in the US and it’s fairly unusual to see either of them today. They were rebadged Mitsubishis and this 1980 Plymouth… more»
Mar 23, 2022 • For Sale • 55 Comments
Simple And Clean: 1979 Toyota Corolla
One might be inclined to ask why a 1979 Toyota Corolla is making a headline on Barn Finds. Automotive-wise, surprises come in many makes, models, years, body styles, and let’s face it, not every post is about a car… more»
Mar 21, 2022 • For Sale • 48 Comments
Parked in 1990: 1972 Kawasaki H2 750 Mach IV
Two-stroke Kawasakis are coming out of the woodwork lately, why is it that all of a sudden certain vehicles seem to be hot and others don’t? Toyota Land Cruisers, Buick Grand Nationals, Sno Runners… well, the first two anyway…. more»
Mar 21, 2022 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Stored 20 Years: 1972 Honda Z600
This is the second 1972 Honda Z600 that we’ve seen this month and there have been five shown here on Barn Finds over the last year. That may seem like a lot but when you think about how many… more»
