Japanese Classic Cars

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Driving Project: 1963 Datsun 320 Pickup

Small trucks are slowly trying to make a resurgence again, very, very slowly. But, they’ll never be as small as this 1963 Datsun 320 pickup again, or I can’t imagine that will ever happen. The seller has this one… more»

Ford V8 Power! 1993 Mazda Miata

The Miata is a hugely popular 2-seat roadster built by Mazda since 1989. It has proven to be a winner compared to other Japanese sports cars and its contemporaries built in Europe. This ’93 Miata looks routine until you… more»

Engine Goes Hmmm: 1976 Mazda RX-4

When was the last time you saw a Mazda RX-4 such as this 1976 example? That’s an easy one for me, never. At least if I have, I have no recollection or didn’t know what I was seeing. But… more»

Secret Garden Find: Porsche 912, Lancia Integrale and More!

It’s hard to believe there are still classic cars out there waiting to be discovered, but as we find out time and again, there’s still plenty of vintage tin hiding in barns and fields waiting to be discovered. In… more»

Rare Estate Find: 1971 Mazda 1800

It’s hard to believe that Mazda didn’t jump into the US market until 1970, but by 1971 they were sending beautiful cars like this 1971 Mazda 1800 sedan. The seller has this rare, early (for the US market) Mazda… more»

57K Mile Survivor: 1985 Toyota Celica GTS

My favorite Toyota! I have owned a few Toyotas and this vintage Celica (I owned an ’83 GT for ten years) was the only one that ever excited me. Now, it’s not a powerhouse, but it will move along… more»

Rare Micro Monkey: 1967 Honda Z50M

Almost as rare as world peace, this 1967 Honda Z50M is the one to have if you’re a collector of all things with two wheels and small engines. The seller has this seldom seen micro monkey bike listed here… more»

Stored 40 Years: 1971 Datsun 240Z

In the early 1970s, Nissan beat the European sports car builders at their own game. They introduced the Z-series of little runabouts that were both reasonably priced and dependable (compared to the English autos which could be finicky). Importation… more»

Hidden Shop Find: 1969 Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser

One of the more maddening aspects of reviewing classifieds listings is seeing what look like excellent project vehicles and finding zero text in the description. I get it – we’re all busy – but if you really want to… more»

44k Original Miles: 1996 Acura Integra GSR

While many enthusiasts will be attracted to any classic car with the power and torque of a V8 under the hood, sometimes a fizzy little four-pot can offer a driving experience that is just as rewarding. That is the… more»

Japanese Survivor: 1968 Toyota Corona Mark II

Toyota Motor Sales USA set up shop in California in 1957. As their network grew slowly in the U.S., the Corona would be introduced eight years later. It was designed with American drivers in mind and would quickly become… more»

Twin 998cc Ninja-Power! Crazy 1990 Toyota MR2

And now, for something completely different, an MR2 with two motorcycles on its buttocks. That is correct; wearing a Kawasaki Ninja ZX 10R on each hip, the 1990 Toyota MR2 in Roundup, Montana may not be the only such… more»

Lot Of Five Honda CT70s!

When it comes to transportation, we have different tastes and desires. Some of us want to go fast, others want to be seen, then there are those of us that just want to have fun. If you find yourself… more»

Japanese Rarity: JDM 1989 Nissan Diesel 4×4

The Datsun automobile brand has been around for nearly a hundred years, with its inception dating back to 1931.  Three years later, in 1934, Datsun began producing trucks, although the Datsun name was dropped for the U.S. market in… more»

Stored 32 Years: 1974 Datsun 260Z

The 260Z is the sometimes-forgotten evolution of the original Datsun 240Z, a popular Japanese sports car. It was produced for only 18 months in 1973-74 before being replaced by the 280Z. They can usually be identified because of their… more»

Only 47k Miles! 1979 Chevrolet LUV Mikado 4×4

The seller of this 1979 Chevrolet LUV Mikado 4×4 pickup says that it’s a one-owner vehicle that was owned by an Air Force officer and with just 47,180 miles on the odometer, it looks like he rarely drove it…. more»

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