You should never judge a book by its cover. This 1969 Datsun 2000 Roadster might look quite sad, but it is actually a structurally sound classic. The owner commenced the restoration process, but this stalled some time back. He… more»
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Sep 13, 2020 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Super Low Gear: 1987 Honda Civic 4WD Wagon
A lot of folks would question the wisdom of showing a car like this 1987 Honda Civic Wagon – a 4WD 6-speed cross between a van and a station wagon – here at Barn Finds, but I think it’s… more»
Sep 13, 2020 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Field Find: $1,500 1969 Datsun 1600
Before the 240Z, there was the 1500/1600/2000, a little sports car series out of Japan that was better known there as the Fairlady. Its main competitors were Triumph, Fiat and MG, particularly the MGB. The roadster, with differing engine… more»
Sep 12, 2020 • For Sale • 25 Comments
732 Mile Mini Trail: 1974 Honda CT70
A lot of us knew someone when we were growing up, that one spoiled kid who seemed to have everything. They had all of the newest and best snowmobiles, bikes, minibikes, and yes, they went on to get a… more»
Sep 12, 2020 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Diamond In The Rough? 1971 Datsun 240Z
Remember when Nissan cars were called Datsun’s in the U.S.? That was the 1980s. And remember when the Datsun 240Z began making noise on the U.S. sports car market? That was the 1970s. By 1971, the car had caught… more»
Sep 12, 2020 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Fair Barn Find: 1964 Datsun Fairlady 1500
I had not thought much about a Datsun Fairlady in a long time. I had a college friend, many years ago, that drove a thoroughly dented ’69 model 2000 (it was surprisingly quick!) and then Mike and Ant of… more»
Sep 11, 2020 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Stunning Survivor: 1973 Toyota Corona Deluxe Wagon
For over 40 years, Toyota used the Corona nameplate on various compact to mid-size passenger cars, and it was one of the first Toyota models to achieve success around the world. Of course, like most classic Toyota models, finding… more»
Sep 10, 2020 • For Sale • 16 Comments
39k-Mile 1995 Nissan Pickup 4×4 XE King Cab
I’m a huge fan of compact pickup trucks because of the excellent fuel mileage and practicality that they offer. When it comes to these trucks, Toyota’s offerings tend to hold their value the best, but other manufacturers presented appealing… more»
Sep 8, 2020 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Pampered Pop-Up: 1974 Toyota Hilux Chinook
The lure of the open road has never been more appealing for a lot of us than it is right now in this crazy year. Most of us thought that we would be content with staying close to home… more»
Sep 6, 2020 • For Sale • 9 Comments
1988 Honda CR-X Si With 8,750 Genuine Miles!
With emission regulations continuing to tighten during the 1980s, car manufacturers needed to think outside the box if they were going to provide drivers with anything even remotely resembling decent levels of performance. While American manufacturers worked to get… more»
Sep 5, 2020 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Low-Mile Liftback: 1977 Toyota Celica GT
I’m a huge fan of just about everything that Toyota manufactured during the 1970s and 1980s – whether it was passenger vehicles or trucks, the company always seemed to hit the nail on the head in terms of performance,… more»
Sep 5, 2020 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Final RWD Model: 1985 Toyota Celica GT-S Convertible
From its inception, the Toyota Celica was a rear-wheel-drive sports car, but this changed following the 1985 model year – at that point, the Celica was completely redesigned, mostly utilizing a front-wheel-drive layout, though the homologation special All-Trac all-wheel-drive… more»
Sep 4, 2020 • For Sale • 8 Comments
No Reserve: Low-Mile 1985 Toyota Supra
Though the fourth generation of Toyota’s Supra performance car has been a fan favorite for a long time, earlier models of the Supra gained popularity in recent years, especially after the release of the new A90 Supra. This especially… more»
Sep 4, 2020 • For Sale • 10 Comments
41K Mile Supercar: 1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4
The Mitsubishi 3000GT can oftentimes be lumped into a category of being a generic, tired used car given the base model SL and top-spec VR4 had similar looks. But rest assured, VR4 examples like the one shown here are… more»
Sep 4, 2020 • For Sale • 43 Comments
Crate Find: Never Opened 1986 Honda FourTrax!
The hair is standing up on the back of my neck looking at this 1986 Honda FourTrax ATV. It wouldn’t normally be but this one is still in the crate! And, in case you think that I’m way overreacting,… more»
Sep 3, 2020 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Amazing Condition: 1989 Chrysler Conquest TSi
This Chrysler Conquest is my personal car and I know I’m going to regret letting it go! I’m always on the hunt though and another car caught my attention. This Conquest has to be one of the nicest examples… more»
