Forty-four years is a good run for any car model, that’s how long Toyota made the Corona through eleven generations. We haven’t seen too many of the two-door versions here at Barn Finds but a few four-door models have… more»
Japanese Classic Cars
Jan 10, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Supercharged Beauty: 1988 Toyota MR2
How old does a car have to be to be considered a classic? When Eric Clapton sang about ’57 Chevys in his song “I’ve Got a Rock and Roll Heart,” he was singing about a car that was, at… more»
Jan 8, 2022 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Stored 41 Years: 1974 Honda CB450 K7
Finally, a motorcycle that has been stored longer than one of mine has been, I don’t feel as guilty now. This 1974 Honda CB450 K7 has been off the road since 1980 so that’s probably a solid forty-one years… more»
Jan 7, 2022 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Update – Solid Survivor: 1978 Subaru BRAT 4×4
UPDATE – This 1978 Subaru BRAT has shown up again, this time here on eBay in Huntington Beach, California. There is a buy-it-now price of $6,200. Check out the new photos and video and let us know your thoughts… more»
Jan 6, 2022 • For Sale • 41 Comments
Forest Find: 1972 Datsun 510
As someone who sells an awful lot of projects out of wooded scenery just like this 1972 Datsun 510 is seen slumbering in, I understand the initial rush to judgment. Why on Earth would you, a sensible human being,… more»
Jan 5, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Rare Targa: 1980 Toyota Celica Sunchaser
The Sunchaser was a limited-run conversion of a 1979-81 Toyota Celica coupe into a Targa-style convertible with a removable roof. The work was outsourced by Toyota rather than done in-house and estimates are that about 2,000 of these cars… more»
Jan 2, 2022 • For Sale • 38 Comments
All Original 1978 Honda Civic
Never seen snow! Just kidding, the seller of this 1978 Honda Civic doesn’t say that but it always makes me nervous seeing vintage vehicles being driven in the snow unless they’re vintage snowmobiles. They have this solid time capsule… more»
Jan 2, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Ferrari-Inspired! 1978 Datsun 280Z Velo Rossa Spyder
Imitation may be the most sincere form of flattery, yet there’s little doubt that the Ferrari 250 GTO truly requires any additional praise. The once simple race car has ascended to the heights of the collector market, regularly commanding… more»
Dec 31, 2021 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Ultra Low Mileage: 1993 Nissan 300ZX
In the collector car market, trends are constantly changing. In the past, perfect examples of 1930s-1950s classics would often be the stars of the auctions. After that, carefully restored muscle cars began selling for outrageous sums. Currently, 1990s sports… more»
Dec 31, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Second Fiddle? 1982 Yamaha Tri-Moto YT125
Seemingly always playing second fiddle to Honda, like Burger King is to McDonald’s or everything is to Amazon, Yamaha made some very nice motorcycles. I have two, at least, that I can think of off-hand. This 1982 Yamaha Tri-Moto… more»
Dec 29, 2021 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Fairlady Import: 1969 Datsun 2000
In the late 1960s, Datsun was still a relative newcomer in the U.S., having become Nissan’s brand of choice in 1960. That included the Fairlady Z two-seat roadster that was badged as the Datsun 1500/1600/2000 based on the year… more»
Dec 29, 2021 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Rare Five Letter Car: 1985 Mazda RX-7 GSL-SE
If you’re going hunting for an FB-chassis Mazda RX7, there are a few key letters to consider when beginning your search. First of all, there’s the Series 3 versus the Series 2. There’s also the earliest version known as… more»
Dec 28, 2021 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Parts Car or Project? 1969 Datsun 1600 Roadster
When do you wave the red flag and declare that a car truly is just a parts car? I feel like many owners of derelict projects often assume no title means no shot at rejuvenation, and for many enthusiasts… more»
Dec 27, 2021 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Forgotten 10th Anniversary Edition? 1979 Datsun 280ZX
I would love to know the story behind this forgotten 1979 Datsun 280ZX. It appears to be one of the more desirable 10th Anniversary editions, known for its distinctive paint job and other high-end features to commemorate the Z… more»
Dec 25, 2021 • For Sale • 15 Comments
One Off Convertible: 1971 Subaru 360
When I first spotted this 1971 Subaru 360, I honestly thought it was a golf cart. There are plenty of carts on the roads near where I live – they’re supposed to be licensed but frequently aren’t and that… more»
Dec 24, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Factory 5-Speed: 1982 Honda Prelude
Many cars produced in the 1980s have disappeared from our roads. The combination of high mileage and plummeting values has seen them driven into the ground before being driven to the junkyard. That fate hasn’t befallen this 1982 Honda… more»
