The first time that I saw a Honda Z600, I had a hard time wrapping my head around it. A Honda car? What’s up with that, is it like a four-wheel motorcycle? The questions continued, How do you fit… more»
Japanese Classic Cars
Apr 28, 2021 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Serious Engine Upgrade: 1968 Datsun Sports 1600
Many people would love to own a classic convertible, but the thought of living with a highly-strung vehicle turns them off the whole idea. This 1968 Datsun Sports 1600 Roadster would seem to offer a tempting compromise. It has… more»
Apr 28, 2021 • For Sale • 17 Comments
45 Years of Collecting: Denver Collection Liquidation
When car collections come up for grabs, it’s always interesting to see what another enthusiast has made a point of squirreling away. This seller has decided to sell off the results of 45 years’ worth of collecting, and you… more»
Apr 27, 2021 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Two Owner Truck: 1986 Toyota SR5 Pickup
Bidding ends this evening for a 1986 Toyota 4×4 pickup equipped with the SR5 package, and despite having over 200,000 miles, it still presents quite well. The dry Texas climate almost certainly played a big role in this single-cab… more»
Apr 26, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Super Clean: 65k Mile 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata
Determining which newer cars are likely to become future classics is not easy, and the history pages are filled with people who have lost money by making the wrong choice. That would seem to naturally bring us to the… more»
Apr 26, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Out Of Dry Storage: 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40
Here’s another in the SUV/MPV category that is showing growth in the collectability department. Just like early ’70s Ford Broncos, Toyota’s Land Cruiser FJ40 values appear to be on the way up and today, we have a 1980 survivor… more»
Apr 24, 2021 • For Sale • 26 Comments
One Owner: 1983 Mazda RX-7 GSL
The original owner of this 1983 Mazda RX-7 GSL kept an incredible documented history of the car’s life until it was parked in 2003. It has been coaxed back to life, but it will need work to return to… more»
Apr 23, 2021 • For Sale • 2 Comments
Batmobile Barn Find? Unique Car Collection in Tennessee
Holy Car Collector! A unique collection is being created down in Franklin, Tennessee including a Dodge from the 1940s, 50s through 70s Fords and Chevys, three Toyota Land Cruisers, 1980’s Cadillacs, and for only $49,000, a Batmobile Body Kit!… more»
Apr 23, 2021 • For Sale • 2 Comments
Tin Top Survivor: 1987 Suzuki Samurai
The Suzuki Samurai continues to appreciate nicely as a classic Japanese SUV that had decent off-road chops but is also perfectly happy as an in-town cruiser. Surprisingly, the seller bought this rare “tin top” – meaning, hard top –… more»
Apr 22, 2021 • For Sale • 4 Comments
4×4 Survivor: 1987 Toyota Xtracab SR5
A vehicle owned by a woman does not automatically guarantee that it will be in stellar condition – but it can help if that individual is also an enthusiast. Not to say men don’t over-index on caring for their… more»
Apr 22, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Rare Turbo Diesel: 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser BJ73
The saying goes, “if you want to go into the Australian Outback, take a Land Rover. But if you want to come back again, take a Land Cruiser.” As with many 4×4 models, the Land Cruiser story begins in… more»
Apr 21, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Monkey Bike? 1983 Honda Motocompo
Back in the 1980s, Honda came up with the novel idea of making a small scooter that you could fold up and put in the trunk of your Honda car. It was seen as a way to promote their… more»
Apr 19, 2021 • For Sale • 6 Comments
No Reserve 1991 Toyota Pickup 4×4
Most people consider the Delorean the star of 1985’s blockbuster, Back to the Future, but there’s more to the film than a single movie car. Ignoring the wonderful cars of 1955 (which deserve their own post), viewers were treated… more»
Apr 18, 2021 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Nearly There: 1967 Datsun 1600 Project!
It’s been said that 50% of the time on any project is spent on the last 10% of any project. While this may be true, it’s those last odds and ends that are often the most satisfying, aside from… more»
Apr 17, 2021 • For Sale • 3 Comments
JDM Turbodiesel: 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser HJ61VX
In general, Toyota Land Cruisers that came stateside are plenty appealing, what with their impressive durability and off-road prowess. But like so many other imports, the forbidden fruit of overseas-only models still leaves Land Cruisers enthusiasts yearning for what… more»
Apr 16, 2021 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Drivable Project: 1973 Datsun 240Z
Bidding ends Friday evening for this driver-quality 1973 Datsun 240Z, which is listed for sale by a Georgia-based Datsun Z-car specialist. While the true Series 1 240Zs have taken off and aren’t coming back, you can still get into… more»
