Japanese Classic Cars

Stock Hatchback: 1994 Honda Civic

You may think this Honda Civic hatchback isn’t worthy of a closer look, but there’s good reason that bidders have pushed the auction action to over $7,000 at the moment. Simply put, these cars faced a variety of circumstances… more»

Turbo Coupe: 1986 Subaru XT GL-10

Like any toxic relationship, I have a weird obsession with the Subaru XT. As some of you long-timers may recall, I embarked on a project with the six-cylinder version of one of these wedge-coupes way back when, and immediately… more»

Classic Commuter: 1974 Honda Civic

The Civic was Honda’s first truly successful car imported to the U.S. That was in the wake of the pint-sized 600 sedans and right before the demand for fuel-efficient cars took off after the OPEC oil embargo. The first… more»

Uncommon Survivor: 1973 Toyota Celica ST

Here’s a decidedly un-barn findy car in the form of a 1973 Toyota Celica ST. No, it’s not typical for what usually graces the web pages of BF, but it’s a worthy subject. The seller tells us that it’s… more»

Rare Special Edition: 1983 Mazda RX-7

Special editions are a dime a dozen, but some limited offerings in the car world are worth paying attention when they show up for sale. This 1983 Mazda RX-7 is a prime example of this, as it is a… more»

Best in the US? 1992 Acura NSX

Saying you own the best of anything that more than one example was made of is a lofty claim to make, but in an era where it’s hard to stand out for anything, big words are sometimes a necessity…. more»

BF Auction: 1980 Kawasaki KX250-A6

UPDATE – The seller of this beautiful Kawasaki has decided to lower their reserve significantly, so we are relisting it for them! Be sure to take another look at this rare find and don’t forget to cast your high… more»

No Reserve Survivor: 1985 Toyota Supra

The MK2 Toyota Supra is perhaps one of the best expressions of the company’s ability to make a compelling sports model, along with capturing the high points of 1980s design. The Supra today is a highly collectible model across… more»

No Reserve Twin Turbo: 1994 Mazda RX-7

Mazda has long been an innovator in the arena of automotive engineering. Its SKYACTIV-X engines are the first commercially available gasoline powerplants to utilize compression ignition. Although the jury is still out, it could prove a game-changer for internal… more»

Almost Like New: 1988 Honda CRX HF

The CRX (aka CR-X) was a sporty, yet economical FWD small car sold by Honda in the U.S. between 1984 and 1991. It featured Kammback styling and was popular with youthful buyers who liked its combination of good performance… more»

Huge Collection of True Barn Finds: Take a Browse

An actual barn. Full of barn finds. That’s what’s up for auction in this mega-sale. Three sets of lots total to 230+ cars, with the only proviso being that these cars are in the Netherlands. This tip comes to… more»

Backyard Bonanza: California Collection

While there’s a part of me (and perhaps most of us) that loves the idea of a property strewn about with cars and trucks, you won’t find too many communities where your neighbors share your enthusiasm for vintage tin… more»

Rare Manual Equipped 1985 Toyota Celica Convertible!

When selling a car, it pays to be thorough—answering potential buyers’ questions before they even ask them. Ed, of Asheville, North Carolina, knows what he’s doing selling his manual 1985 Toyota Celica GTS 22R-E-equipped convertible on eBay. He knows… more»

10K Original Miles: 1992 Acura NSX

The Acura NSX is one of the best choices out there for a supercar that provides everyday livability with the promise of continuing to appreciate handily as the years wear on. Few supercars can deliver the reliability of a… more»

Original Paint Pickup: 1980 Toyota Hilux SR5

If you haven’t noticed, old Toyota 4x4s of pretty much every configuration are white hot these days. “Old” even constitutes the mid-90s Tacomas and other basic 4WD trucks that have become quite sought after, especially as modern-day pickup truck… more»

19K Mile Backyard Find: 1973 Datsun 240Z

So, this Datsun sportscar has a tough tale to tell. The seller claims that he’s the second owner and it has less than 19K accumulated miles. So, that makes it a perfect candidate for a “What in the Sam… more»

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