Japanese Classic Cars

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»

Ultimate 80s 4×4: 1987 Toyota 4Runner SR5

Some vehicles just speak to you immediately upon viewing them, and that’s the feeling I get when I gaze at this lovely 1987 Toyota 4Runner SR5 with its gorgeous red paint and silver decals. The first generation 4Runner is… more»

One Owner Driver: 1991 Acura NSX

One of the surest bets for finding a high-mileage supercar that remains a desirable piece as a collectors item is an Acura NSX. Most high-mileage exotics have a serious sense of risk attached to them, but not the NSX:… more»

Non-Turbo Survivor: 1988 Toyota Supra

The third generation Toyota Supra is one of the more chronically unloved sports cars of the 80s and 90s. The Supra eras that preceded it and immediately followed were both embraced with open arms by collectors and are generally… more»

GM Engine Swap: 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser

There’s a fair amount of honesty in this listing that is both refreshing and concerning. This is a 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser, a desirable 80-series truck that presents as a rust-free example. The seller explains in his listing that… more»

Cheap Three-Wheeler: 1982 Honda ATC110

The three-wheeled ATC is such a small vehicle and yet they’re so scary for so many people. It’s not like there isn’t a good reason for their reputation, which is at least partially due to rider inexperience, overconfidence, and… more»

Update: 1-Owner Rust-Free 1979 Mazda 626

UPDATE – This 1979 Mazda 626 is for sale again a whopping five four years after being shown here back in April of 2018. Ahhh… 2018, remember that era? What I wouldn’t give to go back to those days…. more»

4X4 Survivor: 1983 Toyota Hilux SR5

The Hilux was the forerunner of Toyota pickups of today, dating back to 1968. In the 1980s, they would garner sales momentum in the U.S. as the demand for smaller trucks was emerging. This 1983 edition which is an… more»

3K Original Miles: 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser Pickup

When we see the former fire trucks from Japan show up for sale, there’s one feature that’s sometimes hard to get your head around: the bright red paint job and never-used hose attachments. Do you really want to drive… more»

Rust-Free One-Owner 1992 Mazda MX-5 Miata

A couple of fun facts about the Miata, or MX-5, may surprise some of you, they surprised me. 1) The MX-5 is the best-selling two-seat convertible of all time. Even better: 2) The MX-5 is the most-raced car on… more»

Unrestored Trail Bike: 1970 Honda CT70H K0

It’ll be interesting to read the comments to see if folks prefer original but not perfect motorcycles or ones that have been nut-and-bolt restored to be like new or better than new. This one is mostly original, not perfect,… more»

Vague Ad Z-Car: 1976 Datsun 280Z 2+2

The adage that a rising tide lifts all boats is true in collectible automobile circles.  It is no secret that collectible Japanese cars are appreciating at a stratospheric rate.  One of these shooting stars is Datsun’s early Z-cars.  While… more»

Tasteful Mods: 1981 Toyota Celica GT

This 1981 Toyota Celica GT is a desirable coupe model with some very tasteful modifications, both under the hood and in the suspension department. We rarely see this era of Celica in any form, much less in a semi-restored… more»

No Reserve 4X4: 1976 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40

So, is it a possibility that Toyota, a worldwide powerhouse automotive manufacturer, is making inroads in the realm of collectibility? On the surface, it doesn’t seem to be a logical assumption but looking at the models that we have… more»

64K-Mile 1978 Subaru DL Sedan

The title of this one could have been any number of things, from “Nicest One Left?”, to “Solid Survivor”, or maybe “Update!”, as I think we may have seen this car back in 2018, or one exactly like it…. more»

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