Japanese Classic Cars

33K Mile Twin Turbo: 1994 Mazda RX-7

If current bidding is any indication, there’s little doubt these days that the third-generation Mazda RX-7 has entered legitimate collector car status. The bids are over $45,000 at the moment with the reserve unmet, and I can’t say I… more»

No Reserve! 1967 Datsun 1600 SPL311 Roadster

The Datsun 1600 Roadster was an evolution of a car produced back in 1959, the S211. With sequential design changes to the body and engine upgrades, Nissan debuted the Datsun Fairlady (called Datsun Sport or Roadster in the US)… more»

Not Often Seen: 1975 Toyota Celica ST Coupe

There’s nothing like a snappy little sports car to run around in, and this 1975 Toyota Celica ST is just about as cool as they come.  A former California car now in Washington State (Lakewood, to be exact), this… more»

1983 Mazda RX-7: Rescue Me from the Dirt!

Twelve years ago, this 1983 Mazda RX-7 was a running, driving car. On a given Sunday, or Tuesday, or whatever, someone pulled it into a covered barn, parked it, and walked away. That same someone, or another someone (probably… more»

Clean Tin Top: 1985 Suzuki Samurai

Lately, I can’t help but notice that 1980s SUVs are among the hottest-selling collector cars at the moment. While some aspects of the collector car market are cooling, vintage SUVs have seemingly continued on unabated, and it’s not hard… more»

Interesting History: 1991 Honda CRX Si

The seller of this 1991 Honda CRX Si tells us that this car has had a very interesting history, including being owned by an older gentleman who never drove over 60 mph in the right lane. I’m SO glad… more»

Abandoned Twin Turbo: 1997 Mitsubishi 3000 GT

This 1997 Mitsubishi 3000GT is the high-octane VR4 model with a twin-turbocharged engine and all-wheel drive, but it’s not really making use of any of those things at present. The beleaguered supercar is sitting in what looks like a… more»

One Owner: 1997 Toyota Tercel Redhawk

When compiling a list of classic cars from the 1990s, the 1997 Toyota Tercel Redhawk generally won’t instantly spring to mind. That is easy to understand because Toyota developed the Tercel as affordable daily transport. However, this one is… more»

Rust-Free Roadster: 1966 Datsun 1600 Fairlady

The Datsun Fairlady, also known as the Sports in some markets, was a roadster produced in the sixties and pre-dates the company’s famed Z car of the seventies.  Over 40,000 of these rolled off the assembly line during the… more»

Which Engine? 1971 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ 40

The Toyota Land Cruiser enjoys a well-deserved reputation for toughness. Various organizations and government agencies have utilized these classics to access some of the most inhospitable locations on the planet. Some private owners sought more power and torque than… more»

Barn Snoozing Z: 1981 Datsun 280ZX

Cars hidden away and in a deep sleep for 10 years or more in barns, sheds, warehouses, even storage units, come up regularly here on Barn Finds. They’re still out there, folks.  The seller bought this 1981 280ZX from… more»

Mom’s Car: One-Owner 1990 Toyota Supra Turbo

Toyota changed things up for the third-generation Supra (1986-1993), separating it from the now-front-wheel-drive Celica. The Supra, now its own separate model, retained its rear-drive configuration and gained even more power with an available turbocharged engine available beginning in… more»

Gas Sipping Survivor: 1980 Toyota Tercel

The Tercel was an entry-level subcompact sold by Toyota in the U.S. beginning in 1980. It had debuted two years earlier in Japan as the Corsa. Unlike the Corolla, which Toyota had been selling for years, the Tercel was… more»

27K Miles! One-Owner 1991 Acura Integra GS

After a couple of decades of being in hibernation, Acura reintroduced the Integra again for the 2023 model year. The model name went away for the 2001 model year and was replaced with the RSX. The seller has this… more»

Diesel Powered: 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser 75 Series

The Toyota Land Cruiser dates back to the early ’50s when the four-wheel-drive was introduced as their version of a Jeep-type vehicle, and it holds the company’s title as its longest-running model.  After a successful 25-year run, the 70… more»

Japanese Rolls Royce: 1997 Toyota Century

Hunter S. Thompson, in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, wrote: “All energy flows according to the whims of the great Magnet.” I mention this only because, not two weeks ago, a gearhead friend from New Zealand shared with… more»

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