“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»
Japanese Classic Cars
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»
Aug 18, 2021 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Nicest One Left? 1982 Chevrolet LUV Diesel
We have seen trucks from this Lubbock, Texas seller in the past and they have generally been really nice, maybe some of the nicest examples left on the planet. Oddly enough, the trucks that we’ve seen here have been… more»
Aug 14, 2021 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Series 1 Carport Find: 1971 Datsun 240Z
If you find an early Datsun Z car parked in a carport that isn’t a pile of rust, you may be having a very good day. The seller of this 1971 Datsun 240Z enjoyed such luck, finding a genuine… more»
Aug 13, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
South Carolina Collection: Yard Liquidation!
Sometimes, an ad just speaks to you. As someone who frequents junkyards, both of the private and commercial kinds, this listing for a yard cleanout in Travelers Rest, South Carolina, really spoke to me. Not only that but the… more»
Aug 13, 2021 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Worth Saving? 1970 Subaru Sambar Van
Nothing gets my attention like an old Subaru and when it’s combined with pizza, fuggedaboutit, as they don’t say in Minturn, Colorado where this 1970 Subaru Sambar van is located. Its origin goes back to a pizza shop in… more»
Aug 9, 2021 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Star Of Arion: 1983 Mitsubishi Starion Turbo
The early-1980s was a great time for those of us who were looking for something different, especially from Japanese manufacturers. I mean, I love a K-Car but give me a 1983 Mitsubishi Starion Turbo any day. The seller has… more»
Aug 8, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
1986 Toyota 4×4 SR5 Turbo Xtracab Pickup
Having just about every option available at the time, this 1986 Toyota 4×4 SR5 Turbo Xtracab pickup is in one of the sweet spots of the collector market right now: 1980s and 90s pickups. It looks like a really… more»
Aug 5, 2021 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Pocket Rocket: 1991 Honda Beat
Roads are often smaller in Japan, so by necessity, there is a special class of vehicle devoted to these small roads. Kei cars have their own cult following here in the states, and the Honda Beat is highly sought… more»
Aug 5, 2021 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Something for Everyone: Cord & Kruse Auction
Car auctions can be hit or miss, with some of them simply stocked with over-restored muscle cars that will never be worth as much as what you pay for them in the heat of the moment, and others full… more»
Aug 4, 2021 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Rarest Star In The Universe: 1971 Subaru FF-1 Star
These Subaru ancestors rarely come up for sale, because there aren’t many of them left. This incredibly rare 1971 Subaru FF-1 Star is listed here on eBay on the opposite side of the US from where I thought it… more»
Aug 1, 2021 • For Sale • 18 Comments
RV Conversion: 1979 Datsun 620
The Datsun 620 was a line of Nissan trucks built in Japan between 1972-79. Earlier models brought into the U.S. were sometimes known as 1600 (as a shout-out to the engine size). But a 1952 cc engine would be… more»
Jul 31, 2021 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Stored 16 Years: 1965 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ45
Looks can be deceiving, which is what I tell myself pretty much every time I look in the mirror. This 1965 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ45 looks a little rough in the photos but I have a feeling that deep… more»
Jul 30, 2021 • For Sale • 6 Comments
26K Original Miles: 1994 Toyota Pickup Deluxe
These days, it’s almost a guarantee that a clean Toyota pickup will net a solid price. But things have leveled out a bit, and you can at least pick and choose exactly what you want as it relates to… more»
Jul 28, 2021 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Hot Hatch Carport Find: 1992 Honda Civic Si
In the world of hot hatches, the EH3 Honda Civic – otherwise known as the Civic Si – is one of the more desirable examples you can scoop up today in bone stock condition. The trouble is they’re near… more»
Jul 27, 2021 • For Sale • 12 Comments
US Ski Team Car: 1985 Subaru GL 4WD Wagon
Among the more memorable brand promotions of the last few decades was Subaru’s partnership with the U.S. Ski Team. Considering we’re in the height of the one-year delayed summer Olympics, it’s a timely reminder that no matter how short-lived… more»
