Is there anything more charming than a simple, light-duty pickup? It has the same qualities you look for, in, say a Labrador: loyal, easy to live with, and ready to work at a moment’s notice. The first-generation Toyota Hilux… more»
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Lifted Wagon: 1986 Toyota Tercel 4WD
The Toyota Tercel has long been associated with the brand as its reliable, entry-level model. Like everything else that happened in the 80s, Toyota got a little crazy – let its hair down, just for a minute – and… more»
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Awesome ATV: 1983 Honda FL250 Odyssey
The seller refers to this one as an “awesome ATC,” and I agree. The first-generation Honda Odyssey is easy to tell from the later models, as it was only available in yellow, and the roll bar was just in… more»
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Not Your Average Import: 1991 Nissan Figaro
The Figaro was a fixed convertible with limited seating that was built by Nissan. It was only offered in 1991 and only through Nissan company stores. With its innovative retro styling, it’s not known why Nissan didn’t pursue multiple-year… more»
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ACC Convertible Conversion: 1983 Nissan 200SX
In the 1980s, if you wanted a convertible and the factory didn’t offer one, life was pretty darn simple. You just called up any number of shops, regardless of their actual talent, and asked them to build you one…. more»
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Mazda Project Pickup: 1977 Ford Courier
The compact pickup truck market heated up in the 1970s. Chevrolet responded by importing an Isuzu pickup they dubbed the LUV (Light Utility Vehicle). Ford followed suit and imported the Courier, which was based on the Mazda B-Series. It… more»
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Incredible History: 1-Owner 1984 Mazda RX7 GSL
When you’ve seen a car since your earliest days of being in the hobby, it’s easy to get complacent. Another day, another Porsche, Camaro, Rolls Royce, and so on. But then a vehicle comes along that you’re quite familiar… more»
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38k-Mile Econobox: 1980 Plymouth Arrow
In the early days of subcompact cars, Ford and General Motors rolled out their own products. The Ford Pinto and Chevrolet Vega are two such examples. Chrysler went another direction, using badged-engineered versions of Japanese cars carrying Dodge and… more»
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Well-Kept Classic Pickup: 1981 Toyota Hilux
Compact Toyota pickups from the early 1980s have quietly become some of the most sought-after trucks on the market, and this 1981 Toyota Hilux Regular Cab Short Bed listed here on craigslist in Dupont, Colorado, shows why. Simple, durable,… more»
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Tiny Two-Stroke Twin: 1970 Yamaha HS1 90
Said to be the smallest production twin-cylinder motorcycle at the time, Yamaha’s HS1 wasn’t a powerhouse, but even at 89-cc, this was a fun bike to ride if you didn’t expect it to be a stoplight beast. This 1970… more»
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5K Mile Mail Truck: 1997 Honda CRV
A slightly under-the-radar component of survivor vehicles are those that are used for marketing to postal carriers. Yes, this is real, especially for rural postal carriers who often can’t use the standard-issue trucks from the USPS. This is because… more»
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Subaru Dealer Trade: 1991 Nissan 300ZX
There was a time when the used car lot of a new car dealer would hold all sorts of treasures. These days, it seems like those trade-in surprises are few and far between, but cars like this 1991 Nissan… more»
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Imported From Japan: 1987 Suzuki Alto Walkthrough Van
There are several areas in my town where an older home is frequently torn down, followed by the construction of a pair of what we call tall-and-skinny houses on the property. The first thing that came to mind when… more»
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Updated Hauler! 1968 Datsun 510 Wagon
Faded blue paint and a poor man’s carbon fiber hood (black primer) fly the tuner flag high on this never-restored 1968 Datsun 510, and after reportedly sitting for 15 years, it’s back on the road with a host of… more»
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Rare Wagon: 1997 Toyota Caldina GT-T
If you’re looking for a vehicle that’s both a station wagon and something the other guy won’t have, this 1997 Toyota Caldina could fit the bill. The Caldina (aka Toyota Karudina) was produced for the Japanese market, so it… more»
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Rare Turbo Coupe: 1988 Mazda MX6 GT
The 198os were an interesting time for Japanese sport compacts. The automakers were beginning to move away from simply building fuel-sipping commuters, realizing they had the opportunity to take some of those humble front-wheel drives cars and make them… more»
