Here’s my big question with cars like this: has the allure of owning a genuine Japanese-market vehicle begun to subside? It seems like more and more casual flippers are getting into the business of bringing over some slightly-warmed over… more»
Japanese Classic Cars
Time Capsule: 1985 Toyota Cressida Station Wagon
For some of us, the 1980s seem like very recent history. However, when I look at vehicles like this 1985 Toyota Cressida Station Wagon and realize that it is thirty-seven years old, it makes me wonder where the time… more»
1978 Dodge Colt Needs to Come in from the Cold
Uh-oh, someone’s getting kicked to the curb, and it’s this appealing little 1978 Dodge Colt, being sold from Minneapolis. The listing is here on eBay and is above $3600 with the reserve not met. Larry D is the eagle… more»
Perfect for Chores: 1979 Ford Courier Pickup
In the 1970s, a new vehicle category opened up – the compact pickup. Lightweight with small motors, these were economical to run but still had enough carrying capacity for that load of bark dust. Toyota and Datsun dominated the… more»
Super Clean FJ60: 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser
I recently became a member of the Land Cruiser club, purchasing a 1997 Lexus LX450 which is the gussied-up version of the classic FJ80. I can already admit to being a huge fan of this model, as it’s buttery… more»
Li’l Hustler: 1980 Datsun 720 Pickup
Anyone who has owned a small pickup truck like this 1980 Datsun 720 Li’l Hustler knows how useful they are, not to mention just plain fun to drive. No, they aren’t fast or luxurious like your new four-door pickup… more»
Low-Mile Rotary: 1987 Mazda RX-7
The JDM world has really sprung into life over the past few years, with cars such as the Honda Civic Type-R and Toyota Supra fetching hundreds of thousands of dollars at auction. But the cars just before this 1990s… more»
Micro Monster: 1972 Honda Z600
You do have to wonder where car enthusiasts come up with the ideas for their next creations. For some, it’s a love of a specific type of car culture – such as Monster Trucks – that they want to… more»
Sunchaser Conversion: 1980 Toyota Celica
What do you get when you take a 1979-81 Toyota Celica and convert it into a Targa-style convertible with a removable roof? You get the Sunchaser, an outsourced, limited production vehicle marketed by Toyota with no more than 2,000… more»
Clean Japanese Jeep: 1986 Isuzu Trooper
Isuzu is one of those brands that pop-up, and then disappear for a few years, before reappearing and repeating the cycle again. They have seemingly dipped in and out of markets with different models, or with models which are… more»
Parked 30 Years! 1986 Yamaha Big Wheel 80
The nostalgia factor may hit some of you right in the feels when you check out this listing for a pair of Honda big Wheel BW 80s. The seller has gone into his parents’ barn and dug out this… more»
Chevy-Powered FJ: 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser
While much has been said about how expensive the original Toyota FJ40 has become, every now and again we’re reminded that cheap ones still exist if you know where to look. This 1978 Toyota FJ40-series Land Cruiser is pretty… more»
33K Mile Twin Turbo: 1994 Mazda RX-7
If current bidding is any indication, there’s little doubt these days that the third-generation Mazda RX-7 has entered legitimate collector car status. The bids are over $45,000 at the moment with the reserve unmet, and I can’t say I… more»
No Reserve! 1967 Datsun 1600 SPL311 Roadster
The Datsun 1600 Roadster was an evolution of a car produced back in 1959, the S211. With sequential design changes to the body and engine upgrades, Nissan debuted the Datsun Fairlady (called Datsun Sport or Roadster in the US)… more»
Not Often Seen: 1975 Toyota Celica ST Coupe
There’s nothing like a snappy little sports car to run around in, and this 1975 Toyota Celica ST is just about as cool as they come. A former California car now in Washington State (Lakewood, to be exact), this… more»
















