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11k Mile Survivor: 1990 Nissan 300ZX

Perhaps it is a sign of aging, but the thirty-five years since 1990 seem to have passed in a flash. That is when this Nissan 300ZX rolled off the line. Time has treated it incredibly kindly, although the fact… more»

42k Original Miles: 1973 Datsun 240Z

During the 1970s and 1980s, the Datsun 240Z became a prime candidate for modifications. Owners often added aftermarket wheels, stereos, and swapped the standard carburetors for Webers or Dellortos. However, this 1973 example has avoided those hazards and hasn’t… more»

Starter Enduro Project Bike: 1976 Honda MR-175

An enduro motorcycle that’s small enough for teenagers and yet big enough for adults to ride without rolling their eyes, this 1976 Honda MR-175 is listed here on Facebook Marketplace in Stockbridge, Wisconsin, and they’re asking $1,000. It needs… more»

Garage Kept 25 Years: 1985 Toyota Supra

The MK2 Toyota Supra offers lots of visual appeal for anyone who digs performance cars of the 1980s. As an added bonus, its performance it respectable, too, despite not often being seen as a true performance car. Put in… more»

Donated King Cab: 1979 Datsun Pick Up

It is amazing to see vehicles that survive under truly awful conditions and somehow emerge relatively unscathed. When you tour a vehicle donation lot, you’ll see the occasional survivor that was simply donated by a kindly old couple, but… more»

BF Exclusive: 1972 Datsun 240Z

Every so often, a true survivor surfaces — not a restoration, not a project that changed hands ten times, but a car that simply sat untouched for decades. This 1972 Datsun 240Z, offered as a Barn Finds Exclusive out… more»

1 of 2,600: 1987 Subaru RX Turbo 5-Speed

Appearing as if it’s in jacked-up stump-jump mode, this 1987 Subaru RX Turbo Coupe is a rare car to see today. They say this one has a 2″ lift, but it sure looks like more than that to me…. more»

1972 Datsun 240Z is Crusty and Collectible

The 1972 Datsun 240Z for sale in Naples, Florida on eBay needs the works, though it doesn’t appear to be rusty enough to actually collapse. These early 240Zs are iconic, and historically really significant—proof that the Japanese could build… more»

Survivor-Grade: 1985 Toyota Pickup XtraCab 4×4

Toyota pickups from the 1980s have never been more sought-after, and the seller of this 1985 Toyota XtraCab SR5 is offering exactly the kind of example fans of the era dream of owning. Listed on eBay, this truck is… more»

His And Hers: 1978 Honda Hobbit PA50-I Mopeds

As close to being as perfect a campground get’r-around’er vehicle as there is, Honda’s light and easy-to-ride Hobbit mopeds came in two varieties and are easy to tell apart from their color: red = 20 mph, yellow = 30… more»

The Ultimate 3-Wheeler? 1985 Honda ATC250SX

15 years after Honda’s first ATC, the ATC90, things were shaking in the three-wheeler world. We’ve seen quite a few of them, and it usually comes down to two things: if you ride them sanely, they’re fun, but if… more»

5-Speed V6 Combo: 1994 Toyota Pickup SR5 4X4

While the inherent value of a clean Toyota pickup is well established around these parts, it is impressive to see how many of them continue to attract strong money even in a somewhat soft market. The demand for Toyotas… more»

No Reserve: 1980 Datsun 280ZX 10th Anniversary Edition

Datsun was throwing a party in 1980, and the 280ZX was the guest of honor. The 1980 model year marked a decade since the first of the company’s iconic Z-Cars hit the market, making it the ideal moment to… more»

One Owner! 1981 Toyota Corona Luxury Edition

Toyota had a rough start in the US market. Its first export was the Toyopet Crown, sold out of its Hollywood, California dealership – its sole location. But the underpowered and overpriced sedan was not ideally suited for the… more»

A Great Deal? 1973 Hodaka Combat Wombat 125

Yamaguchi Bicycle Factory started making bicycles in Tokyo in 1914. After WWII, in 1953, they made motorcycles using their own parts, but the drivetrains were supplied by Fuji Motors and another Japanese company called Hodaka Industrial Company. This 1973… more»

33K Mile Survivor: 1988 Suzuki Samurai

People are divided into two camps, typically: pay a little for a project and spend the next several years outlaying cash and time to bring it up to drivable condition, or pay a lot and begin using the car… more»

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