Bidding is already above $22,000, and the reserve remains unmet for this gorgeous 1980 Toyota Pickup 4×4. The reason for that being it has under 18,000 original miles and is perhaps the most desirable year and configuration for a… more»
Japanese Classic Cars
Feb 7, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
V8 Power! 1975 Datsun 280Z
There’s not too much remarkable about a 1975 Datsun 280Z. We have covered Z cars many times here on Barn Finds and it seems that the earlier variants, like the 240Z, are where the real interest lies. Don’t get… more»
Feb 5, 2021 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Restore or Parts Car? 1967 Toyota Crown
Toyota first entered the U.S. market in 1958 – and sold a whopping 288 cars in its first year. The off-road Land Cruiser would largely carry the Toyota flag in America until the mid-1960s when smaller, imported vehicles (besides… more»
Feb 4, 2021 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Late Production Model: 1982 Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser
When I saw the year 1982 on this listing for an FJ40 Landcruiser, the first thought was that it must have been imported as a Brazilian-market model. But the seller quickly dispels this suspicion, as he notes it’s one… more»
Feb 4, 2021 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Rotary Bonanza: Massive Mazda Barn Find
In the vintage sports car market, there’s a clear demand for old-school Rotary-powered Mazdas, especially models like the RX-3 and RX-2. I’ve seen absolutely trashed rustbuckets dragged home as long as the engine was still in place, and survivor-grade… more»
Feb 4, 2021 • For Sale • 23 Comments
44k Miles! Super-Clean 1985 Mazda RX-7 GS
Wedge styling, rotary power, and a two-passenger configuration made Mazda’s first-generation RX-7 one unique ride. This 1985 Mazda RX-7 GS in Uniontown, Ohio has accumulated fewer than 45,000 miles in its lifetime, mostly serving its original owner from purchase… more»
Feb 2, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
1970 Datsun 240Z Survivor!
This gorgeous 1970 Datsun 240Z is an unrestored example, wearing mostly original paint and other details that suggest it has led a charmed life. The seller notes the nose panel sports many original details that have been lost over… more»
Jan 31, 2021 • For Sale • 18 Comments
3,400 Original Miles: 1976 Honda Elsinore MT 125
As I continue to help clean out the property in North Georgia that I’ve written about here on Barn Finds a few times, I’m learning more and more about enduro bikes from the 1960s and 70s. My friend has… more»
Jan 30, 2021 • For Sale • 82 Comments
SuburBeetle! Subaru BRAT-VW Beetle Mashup
This one is a bit hard to categorize: is it a 1985 Subaru Brat or a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle? Or, some sort of Frankenproject dreamed up by either an overachieving or underachieving person adept in fabrication. A shop project?… more»
Jan 28, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Non-Turbo T-Top: 1983 Datsun 280ZX
The Nissan S130 platform has been recognized as a classic 1980s sports car for the last few decades. From pop culture references to all levels of professional racing, Nissan’s flagship coupe always had the looks and performance to preserve… more»
Jan 26, 2021 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Garage Find: 1984 Nissan 300ZX
This is the scene so many of us hope to find: a dusty, desirable car that hasn’t been sitting beneath an open roof for decades with rust holes the size of your fist in the A-pillar. The seller of… more»
Jan 25, 2021 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Twin-Engine Powered! 1984 Honda CRX
It must be Tiny Twin-Engine Freak season because this crazy 1984 Honda CRX in Oxford, Florida is almost as insane as the Twin V8 Yugo from December of 2020. Dual Honda Accord engines power the diminutive two-seater: one in… more»
Jan 25, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Forgotten Liftback: 1977 Toyota Celica GT
This1 1977 Toyota Celica GT Liftback is a collector’s item, believe it or not, with a strong following among fans of vintage Japanese cars and the Toyota brand at large. This one may not be your first choice for… more»
Jan 21, 2021 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Rare RHD Sportster! 1966 Toyota Sports 800
Festooned with ducts, bug-eyed and rusty, dented and sans powertrain, this rare Japanese sports car awaits an optimistic new owner with a budget and a vision. The 1966 Toyota Sports 800 in Meridian, Mississippi occupied a barn for 25… more»
Jan 19, 2021 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Estate Find: 1985 Subaru GL Turbo 4×4 Wagon
This 1985 Subaru GL Turbo 4×4 wagon was a one-owner car since it was sold new in California 35 years ago. The owner, who was 92 years old, recently passed away and the seller got it from the estate…. more»
Jan 17, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Early Example: 1967 Datsun 2000 Roadster
This 1967 Datsun 2000 Roadster is an early production example that needs restoring. It is a numbers-matching classic with no rust issues for the buyer to tackle. The seller is an enthusiast who had planned on returning the vehicle… more»
