Japanese Classic Cars

Mechanically Restored: 1969 Datsun 2000 Roadster

This 1969 Datsun 2000 Roadster is in the sort of condition you love to see: mechanically restored with a fresh interior but the outside left just as scruffy as the day it was found. The seller has made some… more»

31K-Mile Survivor: 1979 Dodge Colt

Believe it or not, Dodge did actually make and sell a Colt that looked like this car in 1979, they weren’t all the new hatchback style. It was a transitional year and at least for a few months, they… more»

No Reserve Driver: 1987 Mazda RX-7

This 1987 Mazda RX-7 is a bone-stock example that is increasingly hard to find in this second-generation platform of Mazda’s iconic sports car. It is a naturally-aspirated model which is generally less desirable than the turbocharged examples, but you’re… more»

Clean Commuter: 1988 Ford Festiva LX 5-speed

Am I the only one who is getting 14 mpg and paying $5 a gallon for premium gas right now? Am I the only one to think that small vintage cars like this 1988 Ford Festiva LX 5-speed are… more»

Stored For Years: 1979 Honda ATC70

We have seen many three-wheelers roll through the doors here at Barn Finds over the years, but not many of the smaller bikes such as this 1979 Honda ATC70E. Most of them are its big brother, the ATC90. This… more»

Time Capsule: 1972 Honda CT70H Trail Bike

Arguably one of the hottest motorcycles right now, at least for small bikes, this 1972 Honda CT70H would be fun to own. These things have taken off in value over the last couple of years and the seller has… more»

Affordable Rotary: 1980 Mazda RX-7 GS

This 1980 Mazda RX-7 is offered for what seems like a very fair price given the impressive cosmetic condition and recent work that’s been completed. The first-generation models are by far the purest expression of Mazda’s rotary-powered wonder, even… more»

Super Bike Survivor: 1973 Kawasaki Mach III

Talk about a brut of a performer on two wheels. The Kawasaki H1, also known as the 500 CC “Mach III” was a two-stroke quarter-mile killer – what many would refer to as a pocket rocket. Common in everywhere… more»

Museum Quality 1965 Honda CB160

It’s fun to see these old motorcycles or at least for me it is. I live in the past anyway so seeing a small street bike like this 1965 Honda CB160 reminds me of growing up in the 60s… more»

Monkey Bike Barn Find: 1974 Honda Z50A-K5

Candy Topaz Orange is a pretty fancy name for orange but small motorcycles like this 1974 Honda Z50A-K5 were mainly meant for kids and that had to be a pretty appealing name. I think this is a pretty appealing… more»

RHD High-Roller! 1994 Nissan President JS

Taking a page from the book of Studebaker, Nissan named its high-rolling luxury sedan the President, suggesting the vehicle compliments those governing a company or sovereign nation. This 1994 Nissan President JS in New Baltimore, Michigan offers exclusivity of… more»

1972 Honda Z600 And 1981 Fiat X1/9 Barn Finds

It doesn’t take a huge barn, storage space, or garage to hide a ten-foot-long car which is how some of us “collectors” (or, hoarders) get overwhelmed with having too many vehicles squirreled away. This 1972 Honda Z600 has been… more»

Mini 4X4: 1972 Suzuki LJ20

The LJ20 was a mini version of Jeep’s CJ2A and was not commonly seen in the U.S. as the company was focused on getting Americans to ride their motorcycles in 1972. While the metalwork on this “Jeep” looks good,… more»

Rare 1981 Toyota SR5 Winnebago Trekker 4×4

A Toyota Winnebago what who? This 1981 Toyota SR5 Winnebago Trekker, more commonly known as a Toyota Trekker, may look like just a regular Toyota pickup with a color-matched topper or “cap” on the back. You’d be partially right… more»

House of Z Conversion: 1971 Datsun 240Z Convertible

The 1971 Datsun 240Z is one of the more iconic sports cars to come out of the 1970s, and generally speaking, the rules of collecting them are pretty simple. The earlier the production, the better; the less rust, the… more»

Two-Owner Survivor: 1990 Honda CR-X

Buying a classic car will always involve taking a leap of faith. The passage of time can leave gaps in the car’s history, raising some doubts in the buyer’s mind about whether the vehicle has received appropriate maintenance. The… more»

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