So, some will say that the first iteration of anything is the best, especially movies, we could wax on for years about Star Wars or The Godfather, etc. And that concept goes for cars too, or at least it… more»
Japanese Classic Cars
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Desert Find: 1959 Toyota Land Cruiser
The Land Cruiser is a series of 4-wheel drive vehicles that have become Toyota’s longest-running series of models. Worldwide sales are north of 10 million units and climbing. These SUVs were not common sights in the U.S. in the… more»
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158 Original Miles: 1986 Honda Elite 150 Deluxe
While the muscle car fans among us may scoff at humble little scooters like these, there are definite arguments to be made for at least having something of a small runabout in your garage for days when sucking down… more»
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Made In Japan: 1982 Mitsubishi Willys Jeep
In 1953, Mitsubishi Motors of Japan agreed with Willys Corp. to build Jeep models on their home turf. Over the next 45 years, the partnership would produce more than 30 different Jeep configurations that numbered close to 200,000 copies…. more»
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Barn Find Microcar: 1972 Honda N600
It’s hard to tell just how small these Hondas are even if I say that they’re just under ten-feet long. They’re about an inch or so longer than a Subaru 360, that’s small. This barn dweller is a 1972… more»
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3,000 Original Miles! 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser Series 75
I wish I knew where this 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser pickup has spent the past 30 years. According to the seller, it has 3,000 original miles on the odometer! The ad doesn’t have hardly any information (I guess the… more»
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What the Heck!? 1996 Suzuki Volkswagen Bus Van?
If you’ve never heard of a Suzuki Every van, you’re probably not alone. I hadn’t heard of them until I saw this “VW Bus” here on Craigslist. According to Wikipedia, they have been produced since 1961 under the “Carry”… more»
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Japanese Mustang: 1977 Toyota Celica GT
The affectionate term “Japanese Mustang” is historically reserved for the first-generation Toyota Celica. This was a nod to the standard muscle cars of the era but in particular the Ford Mustang. The Celica certainly had the right proportions to… more»
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Barn Find: 1971 Suzuki MT50 Trailhopper
I bet many of you had a small bike like this 1971 Suzuki MT50 Trailhopper when you were growing up and learning how to ride motorcycles. Honda stole the show but there’s something fun and interesting about the MT50…. more»
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Barn Find: 1972 Kawasaki H1 500 Mach III
Quite a bike but also quite a restoration project, this 1972 Kawasaki H1 500 Mach III is a barn find in need of a full restoration. Are you up for it financially, mentally, or time-wise? Or maybe more important… more»
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Under 80K Miles: 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser
This 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser is a highly-original survivor example of one of the most popular Japanese squarebodies out there. The Land Cruiser has been shooting up in value for many years with no signs of abating, which has… more»
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Little Survivor: 1980 Dodge D-50 Sport
Captive imports were big sellers in the 1970s as American manufacturers scrambled to take on imports in certain genres, such as small, fuel-efficient cars and small trucks. This Mitsubishi-based 1980 Dodge D-50 Sport pickup can be found here on… more»
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Parents’ Daily Driver: 1989 Honda Civic CRX Si
Hot hatchbacks are a genre that I have never dipped my toes into but I’d like to someday. There are quite a few contenders but Honda had a winner on its hands with their CRX. The seller has this… more»
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A Pair Of Monkeys: Two 1969 Honda Mini Trails
Honda offered the Z50 mini-motorcycles in this hardtail form – lacking any rear suspension to soak up the bumps – for three or four years and the Z50 was sometimes referred to as a Monkey Bike because of how… more»
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Mint Survivor: 1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata
Here’s a dream find, if what you’re looking for is a mint-condition first-year Mazda Miata with low mileage and lots and lots of cool accessories. You’ll pay for that package, of course. The car, in Kaysville, Utah, is bid… more»
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4-Speed Swap: 1973 Datsun 240Z
This 1973 Datsun 240Z may not be a Series 1, but that doesn’t dilute the desirability on display. It has been nearly restored with plenty of big-ticket jobs completed, including a respray, engine rebuild, and transmission conversion to a… more»
