I wish I had better news for you all about my collection of barn finds, garage finds, and unconventional projects, but sadly, this is all I have to offer at the moment. We actually moved to a new house… more»
Japanese Classic Cars
May 30, 2021 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Homebuilt Offroader! 1948 Crosley on a 1987 Suzuki Samurai
Crosley was an American manufacturer in the first half of the twentieth century, specializing in subcompact affordable cars for the masses. The Suzuki Samurai was the North American version of the Suzuki Jimny and was basically a smaller, lighter… more»
May 28, 2021 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Stored Since 2001: 1995 Acura Integra GSR
When it comes to 1990s and 2000s imports, the Acura Integra GSR is one of the foremost examples of an iconic hot hatch. While the Type R is the granddaddy of them all, the GSR wasn’t that far off… more»
May 24, 2021 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Ready For The Road! 1987 Toyota SR5 Xtracab
Will Toyota trucks ever not be hot? It sure doesn’t seem like it will come to past, as 1980s pickups continue to command a good price seemingly regardless of options or configuration. Here’s another one, a 1987 Toyota Xtracab… more»
May 24, 2021 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Pristine 1983 Honda Civic Survivor!
It’s hard to peg what one should pay for a survivor-grade, unrestored import hatchback. There’s certainly a market for them, as cars like this 1983 Honda Civic are generally in short supply in condition like this. But at the… more»
May 23, 2021 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Japanese Survivor: 1971 Dodge Colt
When they first appeared in European and North American markets, few people took cars from Japan seriously. They were often viewed with a degree of amusement and skepticism, and many people believed that they would disappear almost as quickly… more»
May 23, 2021 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Extinct Three Wheeler: 1986 Honda ATC 250R
When it comes to vintage ATVs, Honda’s lineup of rowdy three-wheelers have earned a somewhat legendary reputation. These ATVs were a way for Honda to make it through the winter season on something other than snowmobile sales, but there… more»
May 20, 2021 • For Sale • 9 Comments
No Reserve: 1988 Chrysler Conquest TSI
This 1988 Chrysler Conquest TSI is an original survivor that the seller has owned for three years. It has a genuine 71,000 miles on the clock, and he has just treated it to some pretty expensive maintenance work. It… more»
May 20, 2021 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Modern Classic: 1993 Mazda RX-7 R1
This beautiful 1993 Mazda RX-7 R1 is a stock survivor wearing Competition Yellow Mica paint, and while mileage is on the high side at 140,000, this is the kind of car that you want to see get driven regularly… more»
May 19, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
RHD Rarity: 1978 Nissan Silvia S10
Here’s a find that gets points for uniqueness, at least on U.S. shores (and on Barn Finds), it’s a 1978 Nissan Silvia S10 with right hand drive. I know the name but not the car, so let’s take a… more»
May 18, 2021 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Barn Find Hot Hatch: 1987 Toyota Corolla FX16 GTS
Here’s a rare survivor from the hot hatch hall of fame: a 1987 Toyota Corolla FX-16 GTS. Now, when I say survivor, I don’t mean unmolested; I simply mean it survived the era wherein cars like this were relentlessly… more»
May 18, 2021 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Shed Find: 1982 Honda CB900F Super Sport
Barn Finds come in all shapes and sizes, and some are better than others. The owner of this 1982 Honda CB900F Super Sport found it hidden away in a Wisconsin shed. He has gone through the process of returning… more»
May 17, 2021 • For Sale • 7 Comments
JDM Quad Cab: 1995 Toyota Hilux SSR-X
While it can sometimes seem difficult to imagine owning one vehicle across multiple generations, it’s an intriguing thought: why not buy an enthusiast vehicle that your offspring and their families can enjoy? That’s the seller’s case for this JDM… more»
May 17, 2021 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Last Driven in ’87: 1968 Datsun 1600 Roadster
Despite being found in a garage in Connecticut, this 1968 Datsun 1600 Roadster is supposedly solid and even still runs despite sitting since 1987. The Datsun “Fairlady” always seems to hover between being a collectible and an eminently available… more»
May 16, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
5,269 Miles: 1988 Mazda RX7 Turbo 10th Anniversary
One of the biggest automotive trends of the 1980s was to produce a limited-edition Japanese sports car (or family sedan) and paint it white, and then color-match everything. Monochromatic was the name of the game, and from the Mazda… more»
May 16, 2021 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Update: 1969 Datsun Sports 1600 Roadster
UPDATE – We featured this 1969 Datsun Sports 1600 Roadster back in December, and it has reappeared on the market. Previously it was a regular eBay auction, but the owner has now set a Buy It Now on this… more»
