Japanese Classic Cars

V8 Monster Sub-Compact! 1996 Geo Metro

The Geo Metro was a spin-off of the sub-compact Suzuki Cultus and was sold in North America between 1989-01. It was a joint venture between General Motors and the Japanese company, which included production in Canada for a while…. more»

1-of-8 Chain Drive Coupe: 1967 Honda S600

Honda produced its fantastic little S600 sports car between 1964 and 1966. Available in both a Roadster and Coupe version, 13,084 examples rolled off the production line during that time. In a somewhat unusual move by the company, they… more»

32k Mile Rare Import: 1971 Toyota Crown

In production since 1955, the Crown has been one of Toyota’s topline automobiles. It holds the distinction of being the longest-running nameplate in the Toyota portfolio and was also the first Toyota to be imported into the U.S. when… more»

Stored 20 Years: 1973 Kawasaki 500 H1 Mach III

My name is Scotty G and I have never owned a Kawasaki. That was painful to admit publicly, but it feels good to finally get it out in the open. I need to work on that character flaw and… more»

56K-Mile 1990 Eagle Talon TSi AWD 5-Speed

When was the last time that you saw a 1990 Eagle Talon TSi AWD 5-speed hatchback? A decade? Two decades? Never? I bet most folks are in the never category and it’s been at least two decades for me,… more»

Z-Car Predecessor: 1966 Datsun 1600 Sports

In the mid-1960s, Nissan (aka Datsun) was still trying to get a foothold in the U.S. market. One of their products was the Datsun Fairlady roadster, known as the 1500, 1600, or 2000 Sports from 1963-70.  From 1966, this… more»

800 Original Miles! 1986 Suzuki RG500 Gamma

This 1986 Suzuki RG500 Gamma has just 800 original miles and is essentially one of the company’s professional race bikes wearing street clothes. The RG500 featured a  498cc “square four” engine that developed upwards of 95 horsepower 53 lb.-ft…. more»

Still Running Strong: 1964 Datsun 1200 Pickup

Nissan entered the U.S. market with products carrying the Datsun nameplate. That practice would continue through 1986, after which Datsun became Nissan on stateside products. Small pickups were part of the mix. Including the 320 (also known as the… more»

Supercharged Project: 1988 Toyota MR2

The Toyota MR2 has long been an enthusiast favorite across multiple generations, but like most iconic cars, the first-generation models tend to be the most sought-after. This particular example is a 1988 model equipped with the rare supercharged version… more»

Driving Project: 1963 Datsun 320 Pickup

Small trucks are slowly trying to make a resurgence again, very, very slowly. But, they’ll never be as small as this 1963 Datsun 320 pickup again, or I can’t imagine that will ever happen. The seller has this one… more»

Ford V8 Power! 1993 Mazda Miata

The Miata is a hugely popular 2-seat roadster built by Mazda since 1989. It has proven to be a winner compared to other Japanese sports cars and its contemporaries built in Europe. This ’93 Miata looks routine until you… more»

Engine Goes Hmmm: 1976 Mazda RX-4

When was the last time you saw a Mazda RX-4 such as this 1976 example? That’s an easy one for me, never. At least if I have, I have no recollection or didn’t know what I was seeing. But… more»

Secret Garden Find: Porsche 912, Lancia Integrale and More!

It’s hard to believe there are still classic cars out there waiting to be discovered, but as we find out time and again, there’s still plenty of vintage tin hiding in barns and fields waiting to be discovered. In… more»

Rare Estate Find: 1971 Mazda 1800

It’s hard to believe that Mazda didn’t jump into the US market until 1970, but by 1971 they were sending beautiful cars like this 1971 Mazda 1800 sedan. The seller has this rare, early (for the US market) Mazda… more»

57K Mile Survivor: 1985 Toyota Celica GTS

My favorite Toyota! I have owned a few Toyotas and this vintage Celica (I owned an ’83 GT for ten years) was the only one that ever excited me. Now, it’s not a powerhouse, but it will move along… more»

Rare Micro Monkey: 1967 Honda Z50M

Almost as rare as world peace, this 1967 Honda Z50M is the one to have if you’re a collector of all things with two wheels and small engines. The seller has this seldom seen micro monkey bike listed here… more»

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