It’s impossible to be on almost any road in America for more than a few minutes without seeing a four-door pickup. That wasn’t the case when I was growing up, and even into the 1980s and early-90s, they weren’t… more»
Japanese Classic Cars
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Something Different! 1993 Mitsuoka Viewt
Some cars attract attention because of their stunning beauty and desirability. Others achieve that feat because they’re, well, different. The 1993 Mitsuoka Viewt falls into the second category and is not a car most people will take seriously. It… more»
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Two-Stroke Survivor: 1964 Yamaha YG-1 80
Small, vintage motorcycles can be addicting. To paraphrase the classic slogan of a certain potato chip, I betcha can’t buy just one… small, two-stroke motorcycle, such as this 1964 Yamaha YG-1. This bike is posted here on craigslist in… more»
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Tow Dinghy: 1989 Suzuki Samurai JL 4X4
As I ponder the ways I’d most enjoy leisurely traveling around the Country, one of those RV-type motor homes the size of a small bus with dual wheels on the back just might be my vehicle of choice for… more»
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25k Original Miles: 1984 Toyota Celica GT
Cars from the 1980s spent years in the wilderness as people sought to forget The Malaise Era. However, times have changed, and one of the driving forces behind their reemergence is a new generation of enthusiasts who view them… more»
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27K Original Miles: 1986 Toyota MR2
This 1986 Toyota MR2 is a low-mileage example that was supposedly put into storage between 2005 and 2015. The body has been repainted, and curiously, the rear spoiler deleted. These first-generation MR2s are mild sleepers on the marketplace today,… more»
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Time to Fly: 1993 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4 Twin Turbo
Back in the 1990s, Mitsubishi Motors stretched car lovers’ imaginations at all four corners. Surely, aside from exotic cars, there was little else in the world that could touch a vehicle like the 1993 3000GT VR-4 for innovation? If… more»
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Hidden Since 2000: 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser
The seller of this FJ62-series Toyota Land Cruiser claims this truck had been hidden in a storage facility on Cape Cod since 2000. With just over 100,000 original miles, it is a youngster by Land Cruiser standards. Despite living… more»
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Restored Turbo: 1987 Toyota Pickup
There’s no denying that survivor-grade Toyota trucks are on the rise, and will likely be hot for some time. They benefit from a few things, one of which is the iconic styling – yes, those decals turn people on… more»
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Rare AWD Wagon: 1989 Honda Civic RT4WD
When Honda makes special models, more often than not, they stand alone in the marketplace. Take, for instance, the sports cars – the S2000 and the Acura NSX. They are top-flight performance cars in every sense of the word,… more»
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Japanese Mustang? 1977 Toyota Celica GT
Though not exclusively sold in the U.S., the Toyota Celica took direct aim at the original 1965 Ford Mustang. However, by the time the 2+2 sports coupe was introduced, the Mustang had grown considerably in size. The first generation… more»
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Hard And Soft Top: 1986 Toyota 4Runner SR5
The Toyota 4Runner is one of those vehicles that has changed a lot through the years, and while the more recent models are viewed as an SUV the early offerings were more like a glorified pickup with a fiberglass… more»
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Fully Loaded: 1986 Toyota SR5 4×4 Pickup
It has often been said that any 4×4 can get its occupants where they want to go, but only a Toyota guarantees they’ll get home again. Toyota off-roaders have a reputation for bulletproof reliability, and this 1986 SR5 4×4… more»
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Garage Find: 1971 Kawasaki MT1 Mini Trail
“Get’chur motor runnin’, head out on the highway… lookin’ for adventure, in whatever comes our way…” It’s almost as if Steppenwolf performed the song Born to Be Wild about this 1971 Kawasaki MT1 Mini Trail. Ok, that’s pushing it… more»
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V-Twin Turbo: 1983 Honda CX650T
The 1980s, back when everything was turbocharged right down to your nose hair trimmer. The seller lists this 1983 Honda CX650T (T = Turbo, of course) as an XC650TC, which actually would have been a 1982 designation and this… more»
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Scrambler Survivor: 1970 Bridgestone 350 GTO
Most of us know the Bridgestone name as a manufacturer of tires, but at one time, they made some really nice and interesting motorcycles. Sadly, they would be forced out of the market in 1970, less than two decades… more»
