U.S. safety regulations weren’t kind to bumpers during the 1970s, but I’m sure they saved a few lives, so there’s that. Retrofitting Japanese-market bumpers to a car like this 1978 Datsun 200SX is a thing, and it’s doable, but… more»
Japanese Classic Cars
Aug 10, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Cute Project: 1972 Honda Z600
I know what you’re thinking: Why doesn’t Honda offer its 2024 Civic in orange? A daily driver as cute and happy looking as this 1972 Z600 is bound to wipe away the commuter blues. The alternative of course is… more»
Aug 9, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Vintage Camper: 1976 Toyota-Chinook
Is there anything the Toyota Hilux can’t do? Made over at least eight generations, economical to run, sold worldwide … and transformed here into a camper by California company Chinook Mobilelodge, the Hilux proved its versatility for decades. The… more»
Aug 7, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Modern Classic: 2001 Honda S2000 With 18k Original Miles
Some cars are destined to be classics from the moment they hit the showroom floor. Such is the case with the 2001 Honda S2000. The company took the basic concept of the traditional two-seat sports car and by applying… more»
Aug 6, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
54k Original Miles: 1979 Datsun 280ZX
The Datsun 280ZX received mixed reviews upon its 1979 release. Some people expressed disappointment that it was no longer what they considered to be a sports car, while others appreciated the increased comfort that transformed the car into a… more»
Aug 3, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Santa Baby: 1986 Honda Z50RD Christmas Special
Also called the Chrome Edition, which sounds like a 1960s pop group, the 1986 Honda Z50RD is better known by the name Christmas Special. It never officially had that name from the factory, but they were delivered to dealers… more»
Jul 30, 2024 • Auctions • 14 Comments
BF Auction: 1997 Honda Prelude SH
Honda management announced at the dawn of the 1970s that the company was focusing on becoming a major player in the passenger car market. Many people struggled to suppress their laughter because while it had produced quirky and interesting… more»
Jul 28, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
One-Family-Owned! 1989 Toyota Van LE 4×4
This 1989 Toyota Van LE 4×4 is the equivalent of a unicorn carrying two politicians reaching across the aisle on their way to the we’ve-finally-achieved-world-peace celebration. It’s rare, maybe even rarer than any of those other things, for sure… more»
Jul 28, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
1971 Honda CT70 Trail 70 With 1,024 Original Miles
Many enthusiasts are passionate about classic motorcycles, and machines like this 1971 Honda CT70 Trail 70 ignited their love for two wheels at a tender age. The Trail 70 represented an excellent entry point for young people to develop… more»
Jul 24, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Hard Body Driver: 1994 Nissan Pickup XE
While it may seem like the hardest vehicle to find is a vintage Italian sports car or some thundering American drag racer, it’s actually the vehicles long considered “throwaway,” or disposable, that take the most amount of time to… more»
Jul 23, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Solid Survivor?! 1979 Datsun 510
I did not know there were any of these left! I thought most of these 70s Datsuns were consumed by the tin worm long ago. Cars like this one did not last long in the northeast, where the roads… more»
Jul 20, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Great Price! 1990 Nissan 300ZX 5-Speed
Desirable cars with a low price are rare. Values in the classic car market have been skyrocketing for the past few years. Finding this gem is truly an exception. You’re lucky to find one in any condition today. This… more»
Jul 20, 2024 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Cheap Supercar: 1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4
The Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4 hails from an era when Japan was cranking out some of the best sports cars of the era, from the Toyota Supra to the Mazda RX-7. Those cars have all enjoyed fairly explosive increases in… more»
Jul 19, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Collector Quality: 1973 Yamaha GT80
One thing we have learned over the years at Barn Finds is that classics come in all shapes and sizes. The sheer variety of machinery we have seen is mind-boggling, but one of our favorites is old motorcycles. They… more»
Jul 15, 2024 • Auctions • 26 Comments
BF Auction: 1986 Toyota Camry Five-Speed
From California to Reno, Nevada, this 1986 Toyota Camry has been a western car in the same family for most of its life. It’s now located in Colorado, for sale by the third owner after he bought it from… more»
Jul 10, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
One Family Owned: 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser
The Toyota Land Cruiser is going to be a fixture on the enthusiast landscape for some time to come. While values have teetered out a bit over the last few months, I doubt we’re going to see any drastic… more»
