This clean 1988 Mazda RX-7 is a low mileage specimen that remains in bone-stock condition and is part of the class of 1980s vehicles that is quickly rising in price as new collectors come into the fold. The seller… more»
Japanese Classic Cars
Nov 1, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
45k Original Miles: 1971 Honda Z600
It’s always interesting how we don’t see any examples of a particular classic, and then a couple will appear in quick succession here at Barn Finds. I like seeing this because it demonstrates that some of the rarer and… more»
Oct 31, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
No Reserve Rotary: 1993 Mazda RX-7
This desirable 1993 Mazda RX-7 just recently left the care of the longtime owner who owned this Japanese icon for 26 years! Now, that’s rare in and of itself, but it’s made even more special for having been in… more»
Oct 30, 2021 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Zero Rust Survivor: 1986 Subaru Brat 4×4
Most of us likely know by now that the Subaru BRAT is one of the coolest vehicles ever made. Yes, I realize there’s a vehicle called the El Camino which was a very similar concept, but the BRAT wins… more»
Oct 30, 2021 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Awesome Patina: 1982 Toyota Pickup 4×4
Hard to believe, but someone who won this awesomely well-preserved 1982 Toyota Pickup truck with factory four wheel drive didn’t follow through with their purchase. That seems like a big mistake, as this RN38 pickup looks like a very… more»
Oct 28, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
California 4×4: 1987 Toyota Pickup Xtracab
This 1987 Toyota Xtracab pickup was already a dry California survivor when the seller got his hands on it, but then he took things a bit further and made an already tempting truck more desirable. The market for these… more»
Oct 26, 2021 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Rare Dealer Special Edition: 1986 Toyota 4Runner
This 1986 Toyota 4Runner would be an impressive specimen all by itself, but the additional graphics, chrome plating, and interior enhancements tell you it’s more than just your everyday RN60 truck. The seller contends that the cosmetic upgrades were… more»
Oct 23, 2021 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Easy Project? 1972 Datsun 240Z
Noticing the success that the European carmakers were having in the lucrative sports car market, Nissan rolled out the Fairlady Z in 1970. In the U.S., the car would be imported as the Datsun 240Z with the numerical part… more»
Oct 20, 2021 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Driving Project: 1971 Datsun 240Z
It’s funny how we can go for months here at Barn Finds without seeing a particular model classic, but then a couple will arrive on our desks in rapid succession. Such is the case with the Datsun 240Z. I… more»
Oct 20, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Sitting 41 Years: 1970 Honda US90
As if driving wasn’t dangerous enough in 2021 – and if you haven’t noticed a real change then you haven’t been paying attention behind the wheel – we bring you this 1970 Honda US90! You have always wanted one… more»
Oct 20, 2021 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Phoenix Yellow 2000 Acura Integra Type R Survivor!
If you’ve been paying attention to car news lately, you’ll no doubt have noticed that not only is Acura bringing back the Integra nameplate, but they’ll be including a proper three-pedal gearbox as an option. Big news for 2021,… more»
Oct 18, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Tiny Survivor: 1971 Subaru 360
At about the same time as Honda was breaking into the subcompact auto market in the U.S., along came Subaru. The latter imported the 360, a rear-engine, 2-door city car produced in Japan from 1958-71. It was the company’s… more»
Oct 18, 2021 • For Sale • 14 Comments
One Year Only: 1974 Datsun 260Z
For many years, Datsun’s Z-car range remained a sleeper within the classic car scene. It wasn’t that long ago that potential buyers could wander out with $10,000 in their pocket and drive home in a pretty tidy example. Today,… more»
Oct 17, 2021 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Rust-Free Survivor: 1971 Datsun 240Z
We’ve seen our share of Datsun 240Zs over the years here at Barn Finds, and many of these have exhibited the type of rust issues that mark them as significant restoration projects. This 1971 model is slightly different because… more»
Oct 16, 2021 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Storage Unit Find: 1986 Toyota MR2
The MR2 was Japan’s first rear-drive, mid-engine production car, built from 1984 to 2007 over three generations. Its name is said to stand for either “mid-ship run-about 2-seater” or “mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 2-seater”. Or something else entirely. This 1986 example… more»
Oct 15, 2021 • For Sale • 18 Comments
No Reserve Survivor: 10K Mile 1988 Toyota Pickup
What is it about commuter cars or “stripper” vehicles showing up in bone-stock, original condition that gets bidders excited? Perhaps it’s because they so often turn into beaters and are decidedly harder to find in a preserved state than… more»
