This 1987 Toyota Pickup 4×4 is a desirable Xtra Cab model, and despite having over 155,000 miles on the clock, it still presents incredibly well. The seller doesn’t mention a respray, but it seems likely given how nice the… more»
Japanese Classic Cars
Mar 31, 2021 • For Sale • 6 Comments
California Edition? 1981 Datsun 280ZX
The Z car is recognized all over the world, and despite low-ish values for the later cars, there’s a dedicated following for seemingly every generation. This 1981 Datsun 280ZX appears to have been found in a desolate workshop, with… more»
Mar 31, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Desert Runner: 1988 Nissan D21 4×4
More than just a graphics package and some bolt-on accessories, this 1988 Nissan Desert Runner – based on the D21 Hardbody pickup – was the real deal, at least by 1988 standards. The seller has this rare 4×4 pickup… more»
Mar 31, 2021 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Frame On Resto: 1983 Toyota SR5 Pickup
The seller of this pristine 1983 Toyota SR5 pickup notes that his father-in-law purchased the truck new, so it’s been in his family for some time. Sporting the SR5 package and wearing great original colors, the Toyota benefits from… more»
Mar 29, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
1982 Toyota SR5 California Survivor
If someone asked you to close your eyes and picture a “typical” 1980’s Toyota pickup, you’d probably envision a truck with flat paint, rust, dents, and dings. The truck featured here certainly doesn’t look like the average truck and… more»
Mar 28, 2021 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Never This Nice: 1978 Toyota Chinook
Don’t sleep on this 1978 Toyota Chinook motorhome if you’ve been hunting for one of these rare compact campers. The condition is impressive and the price is right, with the seller asking $16,500 for the rig that has a… more»
Mar 28, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Patina’d Roadster: 1968 Datsun 1600 Roadster
The Datsun Fairlady (also referred to as a 1600) roadster has long been a favorite of the vintage motorsports crowd, as well as fans of Japanese classics that pre-date the tuner years of the 80s and 90s. It’s a… more»
Mar 27, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Farm Find: 1970 Honda N600
Honda has long been known for its small cars, with the predominant model being the Civic. While the average consumer would be lucky to know that much, most anyone who doesn’t follow automotive culture would be unaware of Honda’s… more»
Mar 26, 2021 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Diamond in the Rough: 1971 Datsun 240Z
Every now and again, you spot a car listed as part of an estate sale that is absolutely being undersold or under-presented; this is one of those times. Though not a Series 1 car, this is a highly original… more»
Mar 23, 2021 • For Sale • 19 Comments
1994 Mazda RX-7 Twin Turbo Garage Find!
This 1994 Mazda RX-7 is a legitimate garage find, having spent the last ten years in the seller’s garage and just recently being brought back into action. In many ways, this twin turbocharged “FD” chassis RX7 suffers from all… more»
Mar 22, 2021 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Box Checker: 1988 Subaru XT6 AWD 5-Speed
Most of the quirkiness is gone from the Subaru lineup but in the golden days of yore – as no Subaru owner has said, ever – they made some very unusual vehicles. One of the most unusual was a… more»
Mar 19, 2021 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Folding Scooter: 1981 Hondo Motocompo
The Motocompo was introduced as a “trunk bike” to fit inside two Japanese subcompact cars, the Honda Today and Honda City. Neither of those autos or the bike were ever sold in the U.S., but one of these little… more»
Mar 19, 2021 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Off Road Package: 2004 Toyota Tacoma SR5
It’s not surprising anymore to see the sky-high prices used Toyota pickups are commanding. In some ways, however, now that the demand for used Tacomas is clearly not a passing fad, it may pay to be a bit choosy…. more»
Mar 19, 2021 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Barbados Yellow Survivor: 1988 Honda CRX Si
When you look at the original Honda CRX, there’s a few things you want to aim for when buying one: an Si, which adds enough horsepower to make a difference on a light-weight car like this, and an awesome… more»
Mar 17, 2021 • Our Projects • 29 Comments
Todd’s Rods! What’s in the Garage?
Before reading on, take your best guess to identify each of the vehicles visible here! For my 1000th Barnfinds post (and after multiple requests) I’m sharing a glimpse of the current fleet here on Fitch Mountain aka Todd’s Island… more»
Mar 17, 2021 • For Sale • 17 Comments
65K-Mile 2002 Toyota Tacoma 5-Speed 4×4
It’s hard to argue with a vehicle that’s been made for twenty-five years such as the Tacoma has. A lot has happened in those two and a half decades, there was barely an internet back then, or at least… more»
