As one of the most unusual Japanese manufacturers of motorcycles, Bridgestone made some great and interesting bikes. How a tire company got into the motorcycle business is also interesting and it’s even more interesting why they got out of… more»
Japanese Classic Cars
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Mid-Engine Sports Car: 1986 Toyota MR2
Built from 1984 to 2007 over three generations, the MR2 was Japan’s first rear-drive, mid-engine production car. The Toyota’s name reportedly stands for “mid-ship run-about 2-seater” or “mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 2-seater”. But it could be something altogether different. This third-year… more»
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Japanese Spec Superbike: 1984 Yamaha RZV500R
Made only for the Japanese market, this 1984 Yamaha RZV500R was created to pay homage to a similar motorcycle – the YZR500 – that well-known motorcycle Grand Prix racer Kenny Roberts rode to victory in the early-1980s. The seller… more»
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Needs Only Minor Cosmetics! 1971 Honda Z600
In the early 1960s, Honda, by then masterful with motorcycles, decided to turn its hand to making vehicles. The first was a tiny truck that it sold only in Japan. From there, it vaulted to passenger cars, and by… more»
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Barn Find Convertible: 1974 Nissan 240Z
Wow – this is a seriously cool barn find. There were a handful of aftermarket companies that converted the classic Datsun 240Z into a convertible, but they were far more limited in number than some of the other companies… more»
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Super Clean Sunrader: 1986 Toyota Motorhome
Oftentimes, when you look at a mini camper, you go into it knowing you’re going to make some concessions for having a vehicle that is easier to maneuver and far more fuel-efficient than a full-size motorhome. You’re not going… more»
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Samurai Survivor: 1990 Suzuki Samurai EFI
If you’re looking for a clean, mostly original Suzuki Samurai that’s been garage kept (and never been off road) in its 32 years, then look no further. The seller has been into Suzuki’s since the 90’s and says he… more»
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Rare Bushmaster: 1984 Nissan 720 4×4
If vintage Toyota 4Runners have gotten too pricey for you, let me present an almost-as-expensive Nissan 720 4×4 “Bushmaster” edition. This is a seriously obscure model but it does provide the super-cool combination of four-wheel-drive and a huge backseat… more»
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62K Original Miles: 1993 Acura Integra
If you have spent any time looking for an early 90s sport compact car, you will have undoubtedly found that there are shockingly few left. Whether they have succumbed to rust or been run into the ground by younger… more»
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Just Needs TLC: 1973 Datsun 240Z
Seeing the success that imported British sports cars were having in markets like the U.S., Nissan stepped up its game by introducing the Z series of 2-seat coupes. They would be an extension of the open-top roadsters from the… more»
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Cheap Wheels: 1990 Isuzu Impulse XS
In a busy field of small, imported sport coupes, the Isuzu Impulse was never a major player. But it was a capable little car whose online faults seem to relate to them being noisy but not bad autos. According… more»
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Classic Camper: 1974 Toyota Chinook RV
Seeing this incredibly clean 1974 Toyota Chinook gets me right in the feels as I knew of where one of these was hiding and in very restorable condition. This nicely preserved example is listed for $25,000, which blows my… more»
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Parked in ’98: 1979 Honda CBX Super Sport
This 1979 Honda CBX Super Sport motorcycle is one of the more desirable sport bikes of its time, known for impressive speed out of the box with a meaty six-cylinder engine and over 100 horsepower. Like many high-performance bikes… more»
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27K Original Miles: 1986 Toyota MR2
Among 1980s pocket rockets, few cars represent the sport compact car scene better than the Toyota MR2. Mid-engine design, racy styling, lithe handling, and rubber-band reflexes are all calling cards of Toyota’s game-changing mid-ship sport coupe, and the first… more»
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One Owner Cali Truck: 1981 Toyota Pickup 4WD
Old Toyota pickups continue to be a thing of desire for collectors of a certain stripe, and this clean 1981 four-wheel-drive model is going to appeal to lots of Toyota fans looking for a clean survivor. This example also… more»
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Rare Pivoting Scooter: 1985 Honda Gyro S
Ranking as one of the most unusual designs in all of scooter’dom, Honda’s three-wheel Gyro series of small motorcycles are fun to ride. This 1985 Honda Gyro S TG50 scooter is something that doesn’t come up for sale that… more»
