Datsun’s First Generation Z-Car range graced American showrooms from 1970 until 1978, with the company offering buyers a choice of twenty-nine paint colors during the production run. However, the Black Pearl cloaking our feature car’s exterior was a one-year-only… more»
Japanese Classic Cars
Jun 10, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
No Reserve Driver: 1986 Toyota Supra
Every motoring enthusiast has a list of cars they would park in their garage under the right circumstances. For me, a 1986 Toyota Supra would sit high on the list. These cars weren’t the most potent beasts on the… more»
Jun 7, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Classic Commuter: 1990 Honda Civic EX
The fourth-generation Honda Civic is considered by many to be the break-through generation for the gold standard of commuter cars. While Honda had long established itself as a dominant manufacturer of competent small cars that were actually fun to… more»
Jun 6, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
One Owner! 1989 Honda Prelude Si
Honda’s first sports car was its S500, launched in 1963. It entered a market already populated with Datsun’s Fairlady and soon, Toyota’s Sports 800. From then, it was just a few short years until Japanese sports cars proliferated into… more»
Jun 6, 2024 • Auctions • 16 Comments
BF Auction: 1976 Datsun 280Z
UPDATE -Additional photos of the driver’s side floor have been added to the gallery below. When the Datsun 240Z hit the market, it was an instant success. Seemingly overnight, the Z-car became a household name, well at least amongst… more»
Jun 4, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Balloon Tire 3-Wheeler: 1970 Honda US90
Big deal, five extra tires, that’s what the internet is for, right? Just do a quick search and buy some new balloon tires, badda-bing. Wait, there aren’t any? I believe that the ribbed front tire is the one to… more»
May 30, 2024 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Spotless Survivor: 1993 Nissan 240SX SE With 26k Original Miles
Nissan’s Z-Car range from the 1970s received great acclaim as an affordable sports car offering above-average performance and impressive handling. The company continued pursuing that philosophy with classics like this 1993 240SX SE. The formula remained simple, with the… more»
May 27, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Rare Flying Pug: 1998 Mitsubishi Pajero Junior
Have you ever heard of the Mitsubishi Pajero? If you haven’t, the Flying Pug (no kidding, that’s the name) doesn’t mean anything either. The Pajero Junior was a mini-SUV built exclusively for the Japanese market. And the Flying Pug… more»
May 27, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Clean And Simple Roadster: 1991 Mazda Miata
When it comes to entry-level sports cars, the Mazda MX-5 Miata remains the champion of the roadster class. Challengers have been numerous but no single model appears ready to take over the podium for thrifty and fun sports car… more»
May 27, 2024 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Did You Ever Own One? 1979 Toyota Cressida “Woody” Wagon
Toyota nurtured its “luxury niche” ambitions in its home market for several years before finally sending its best offering to the American market in 1978. Called the Cressida, it sold in small numbers at first, thanks to a high… more»
May 26, 2024 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Vintage Hauler: 1967 Datsun 1300 Pickup
Datsun’s automotive ambitions stretch back to the 1930s when it made the Type 15 in a variety of body styles. Rolling through the decades, the company innovated relentlessly. Its first foray into America was in 1958, with the Datsun… more»
May 25, 2024 • For Sale • 53 Comments
40K Original Miles: 1973 Toyota Celica ST
There are certain cars and trucks that simply have a following. They are usually attractive and have at least some sporting pretensions about them, and when one is discovered as a low-mileage barn find, it’s difficult not to take… more»
May 23, 2024 • Auctions • 15 Comments
BF Auction: 1973 Yamaha GT80 Enduro
UPDATE – A photo of the paperwork and original tools has been added to the listing. Classic motorcycles are an ideal alternative for enthusiasts with limited garage or workshop space. They don’t take up much room when stored, which… more»
May 21, 2024 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Small Survivor: 1978 Toyota Corolla Wagon
We’ve only seen two 1978 Toyota Corolla Wagons here on Barn Finds over the years, maybe because they’ve all rusted away by now or had some other issue. They made quite a few of them so that would be… more»
May 20, 2024 • Auctions • 25 Comments
BF Auction: 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata
With summer on our doorstep, now is the ideal time to park a classic Convertible in your driveway. Few motoring pleasures are better than hitting the road with the sun on your back and the wind in your hair…. more»
May 20, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Hardtop Included: 1992 Mazda MX-5 Miata
When it comes to buying a survivor, how important is getting every box checked to you? There are some cars that are rare enough or otherwise so difficult to find that you just have to take what you can… more»
