What do you get when you combine a Honda CR-X with a Suzuki Samurai and a Chevy Blazer? A Blazing Suzuda? A Honda SamBlaze? Or a SamdaChev? Whatever you call it, this is quite possibly a one of a… more»
Japanese Classic Cars
Sep 9, 2021 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Unreal Garage Find: 1974 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40
While we all covet barn finds, even better is finding a forgotten vehicle with incredible clues to its past still visible. This 1974 Toyota Land Cruiser is a time capsule, but not for the typical reasons of being perfectly… more»
Sep 8, 2021 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Nice Original Driver: 1972 Datsun 240Z
Picture this car in red and you might see a mini-Ferrari 250 GT! Datsun put Japanese performance on the map in model year 1970 with its front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, two-passenger mini-GT, the 240Z. This 1972 Datsun 240Z in Englewood, Colorado… more»
Sep 7, 2021 • For Sale • 44 Comments
Quadrupled In Value: 1970 Subaru 360 Deluxe
If you’re someone who has always dismissed the Subaru 360 as a joke of a car, worthless, junk, whatevs, never be worth anything, etc., you’re wrong, it’s just that simple. They have literally quadrupled in value over the last… more»
Sep 5, 2021 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Three-Named Survivor: 1976 Buick Opel by Isuzu
And you thought that badge engineering was confusing today, how about during the time of this 1976 Buick Opel by Isuzu? That’s three different names, three different car companies, and three different countries of origin. This nice original triple-decker… more»
Sep 3, 2021 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Nicest One Left? 1971 Dodge Colt
Talk about a time capsule: this 1971 Dodge Colt has been in long-term single family ownership until just recently, and is practically an artifact given how few are left in any condition – let alone nicely preserved like this… more»
Sep 2, 2021 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Dusty Garage Find: 1991 Nissan 300ZX
The 300ZX was an evolution of the 240Z that took the sports car market by storm in the early 1970s. It was built across two generations between 1983-01 but only sold in the U.S. in 1984-96. The car was… more»
Sep 2, 2021 • For Sale Sightings • 26 Comments
Warehouse Cache: Huge Barn Find in North London
Imagine for a moment that you are rather well-off; so well-off, in fact, that you have access to an enormous warehouse in London. What does one do with such a property? Why, stuff it to the gills with cars… more»
Aug 31, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Californian Survivor: 1970 Datsun 1600 Roadster
The Japanese automotive industry has constantly proven that it can learn fast, adapt quickly, and develop innovative vehicles that set new benchmarks in build quality and performance. When you consider that Datsun virtually started from square one following World… more»
Aug 31, 2021 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Daily Driver? Street-Legal NASCAR Racer!
Alright, I bet the subject of a “Toyota Camry” here on Barn Finds of all places caught your attention! No, we’re not going to start featuring Camrys, Accords, and Altimas unless… they have something very special about themselves and… more»
Aug 27, 2021 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Three-Cylinder Survivor: 1992 Geo Metro Convertible
Who remembers the Geo nameplate? It was a 1990s thing when General Motors formed a partnership with Suzuki to produce small subcompact cars for the U.S. market. They were the rebadged Suzuki Cultus sold in the States at Chevrolet… more»
Aug 24, 2021 • Auctions • 19 Comments
More Than 150 Cars! 2021 Lucky Fall Classic
Every year, Lucky Collector Car Auctions hosts an online auction for a variety of classic as well as more recent cars, trucks, motorcycles, other vehicles, and related memorabilia. This year, there are at least 150 cars and trucks on… more»
Aug 23, 2021 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Time Capsule Condition: 1977 Toyota Celica GT
The Toyota Celica first appeared on the North American market in 1971, inspired by the 1964 ½ Ford Mustang at a time when the pony car market was beginning to decline. In 1974, a hatchback AKA “Liftback” variant appeared… more»
Aug 22, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
30 Years Barn Stored: 1969 Datsun 1600 Roadster
What is it about Datsun Roadsters and seemingly always turning up as barn finds? Despite being a thoroughly competent vintage sports cars, I would guess among Japanese classics, the Roadster in its various forms appears the most frequently covered… more»
Aug 19, 2021 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Small Project: 1974 Toyota Corolla
“Small Project” relates to the size of the car itself, this restoration may not be a small project, work-wise. The photos of this 1974 Toyota Corolla two-door sedan are a little unusual in that a lot of them are… more»
Aug 18, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Two For One Hondas: 1972 Honda Z600s For Sale
Honda began life as a company making motorcycles after World War II. Japan needed something small, cheap, and reliable to get around, and motorcycles fit the bill well. Soichiro Honda saw the market opening up for automobiles, though, and… more»
