Anyone who is into vintage motorcycles and restoring them usually has or needs a parts bike or two. Or, three, or more… Sometimes the county gets involved when a person has dozens of parts bikes strewn around their yard…. more»
Japanese Classic Cars
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2WD Survivor: 1987 Toyota Pickup Deluxe
The two-wheel drive Toyota pickup (or any pickup, really) is a generally unloved space in the vintage truck market. We all know the hot ticket to find slumbering away in a small garage on the outskirts of town is… more»
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Sport Package Survivor: 1991 Nissan 240SX SE
Few imports from the late 80s and early 90s have become as sought after as the S13-chassis Nissan 240SX. These cars were somewhat ignored when they first came out, living in the shadow of the mighty 300ZX. The 240SX… more»
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Never This Nice: 1986 Isuzu P’up Spacecab
Vintage Japanese trucks have always had a following, and this segment of the hobby remains one of the few corners left where you can buy a vehicle for peanuts and likely make out OK when it comes time to… more»
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JDM Executive Sedan: 1997 Toyota Aristo
Here’s my big question with cars like this: has the allure of owning a genuine Japanese-market vehicle begun to subside? It seems like more and more casual flippers are getting into the business of bringing over some slightly-warmed over… more»
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Time Capsule: 1985 Toyota Cressida Station Wagon
For some of us, the 1980s seem like very recent history. However, when I look at vehicles like this 1985 Toyota Cressida Station Wagon and realize that it is thirty-seven years old, it makes me wonder where the time… more»
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1978 Dodge Colt Needs to Come in from the Cold
Uh-oh, someone’s getting kicked to the curb, and it’s this appealing little 1978 Dodge Colt, being sold from Minneapolis. The listing is here on eBay and is above $3600 with the reserve not met. Larry D is the eagle… more»
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Perfect for Chores: 1979 Ford Courier Pickup
In the 1970s, a new vehicle category opened up – the compact pickup. Lightweight with small motors, these were economical to run but still had enough carrying capacity for that load of bark dust. Toyota and Datsun dominated the… more»
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Super Clean FJ60: 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser
I recently became a member of the Land Cruiser club, purchasing a 1997 Lexus LX450 which is the gussied-up version of the classic FJ80. I can already admit to being a huge fan of this model, as it’s buttery… more»
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Li’l Hustler: 1980 Datsun 720 Pickup
Anyone who has owned a small pickup truck like this 1980 Datsun 720 Li’l Hustler knows how useful they are, not to mention just plain fun to drive. No, they aren’t fast or luxurious like your new four-door pickup… more»
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Low-Mile Rotary: 1987 Mazda RX-7
The JDM world has really sprung into life over the past few years, with cars such as the Honda Civic Type-R and Toyota Supra fetching hundreds of thousands of dollars at auction. But the cars just before this 1990s… more»
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Micro Monster: 1972 Honda Z600
You do have to wonder where car enthusiasts come up with the ideas for their next creations. For some, it’s a love of a specific type of car culture – such as Monster Trucks – that they want to… more»
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Sunchaser Conversion: 1980 Toyota Celica
What do you get when you take a 1979-81 Toyota Celica and convert it into a Targa-style convertible with a removable roof? You get the Sunchaser, an outsourced, limited production vehicle marketed by Toyota with no more than 2,000… more»
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Clean Japanese Jeep: 1986 Isuzu Trooper
Isuzu is one of those brands that pop-up, and then disappear for a few years, before reappearing and repeating the cycle again. They have seemingly dipped in and out of markets with different models, or with models which are… more»
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Parked 30 Years! 1986 Yamaha Big Wheel 80
The nostalgia factor may hit some of you right in the feels when you check out this listing for a pair of Honda big Wheel BW 80s. The seller has gone into his parents’ barn and dug out this… more»
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Chevy-Powered FJ: 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser
While much has been said about how expensive the original Toyota FJ40 has become, every now and again we’re reminded that cheap ones still exist if you know where to look. This 1978 Toyota FJ40-series Land Cruiser is pretty… more»
