Commonly referred to as a Datsun 1200 due to the 1.2L engine size, even in some literature of the period, this 1963 Datsun 320, or 1200 pickup is an interesting truck from an interesting time and it looks like… more»
Japanese Classic Cars
Jan 2, 2021 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Museum Quality? 1988 Nissan 300ZX
The Z31 would be Nissan’s last “classic” Z-car, at least as defined as a direct decendant with a resemblance to the original 240Z, or Fairlady Z as they were known elsewhere. This crisp and clean 1988 Nissan 300ZX is… more»
Late Christmas Present: 1986 Honda Z50RD
While many men are loath to admit it, we all have an inner child that is begging to get out. That probably explains why I have no children, but I do have a large collection of Disney Pixar movies…. more»
Dec 30, 2020 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Compact Survivor: 1971 Toyota Corolla
Toyota first came to U.S. soil in 1966 and the Corolla model followed just two years after that. It was a fairly new product for Toyota at the time and is still being sold today. It eventually became the… more»
Dec 30, 2020 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Jimny Barn Find: 1972 Suzuki LJ20
It’s easier to buy a loaf of bread rather than to make your own. That’s sort of what Suzuki had in mind when it wanted a 4×4 and purchased an existing company, Hope Motor Co., which had come out… more»
Dec 27, 2020 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Assembly Required: 1969 Datsun 1600
In the U.S. market, Nissan sold its cars under the Datsun banner through 1984. One of the most desirable automobiles they sold in the 1960s was the Datsun 1600 2-seat roadster (known as the Fairlady in the homeland). While… more»
Dec 25, 2020 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Rare Conversion: 1984 Toyota Mirage Camper
This 1984 Toyota “Mirage” camper is a rare bird, and seemingly in good shape despite needing some TLC, according to the seller. Among the legions of brick-like camper shells bolted to a four-cylinder Toyota pickup, the Mirage stands apart… more»
Dec 25, 2020 • For Sale • 48 Comments
Hawaiian Island Finds: $500 Per Car!
If you make your way over to the 50th state, you can find five different types of cars for parts or restoration. With the exception of one of them, there isn’t a lot to be hopeful for. They range… more»
Dec 24, 2020 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Pair Of 1968 Honda SS125A Motorcycles
If you were raised in the 1960s or 1970s, you may have had a small motorcycle with a pressed-steel frame such as this pair of 1968 Honda SS125A Super Sport motorcycles have. Or, maybe you have one now? These… more»
Dec 24, 2020 • For Sale • 18 Comments
One Owner! 5k Mile 1980 Datsun 510
Many enthusiasts tend to have warm memories of the original Datsun 510, the cheap sports car that could run circles around more powerful motors provided the track turned twisty. It was sometimes seen as an alternative to the pricier… more»
Dec 23, 2020 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Turbo Survivor: 1984 Nissan 300ZX
This Z31 chassis Nissan 300ZX features the upgraded turbocharged engine with the preferred five-speed manual gearbox. But that’s just one aspect of its appeal, as the car itself is in incredible survivor-grade condition, with a beautiful exterior and equally… more»
Dec 22, 2020 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Turbo T-Top Car: 1991 Toyota MR2
Sometimes, we see modified cars and expect the worst. It’s going to have issues. It’s going to be modified to death. It’s going to be beaten on. But that’s not always the case, as sometimes modifications are a matter… more»
Dec 20, 2020 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Silent Subaru: 1977 Jet Industries Electra-Van 500
I’m not sure which part of this 1977 Jet Industries Electra-Van 500 EV is more interesting, the tiny Subaru microvan part or the Texas-based conversion part. When you combine both of them they make for what I think is… more»
Dec 20, 2020 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Rust-Free 1986 Isuzu P’up Turbo Diesel 4×4
This 1986 Isuzu P’up Turbo Diesel 4×4 pickup has a big presence despite being several feet shorter than a modern full-sized pickup. I sure wish that someone would make a small pickup again, the new “small” ones are almost… more»
Dec 19, 2020 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Fold Away Scooter: Pair of 1960 Valmobiles
The Valmobile was a small scooter from the 1950s that was designed to fold up in a suitcase shape for traveling. It was originally conceived and built in France and then later production moved to Japan. The seller has… more»
Dec 17, 2020 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Japanese Market Turbo Diesel: 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser
The FJ62 Land Cruiser is undoubtedly a popular choice for a 1980s square body SUV, with its bulletproof reliability and classic shape. Most enthusiasts would simply be happy to find one for reasonable money in good shape, but if… more»
