Having owned a rear-wheel-drive Toyota Celica for many years, I’d have to say it was one of my favorite rides. I had a front-wheel driver too but that one was more forgettable. Nevertheless, when I get a chance to… more»
Japanese Classic Cars
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Cheap 1963 Datsun Bluebird Survivor
Sometimes there are listings of cars that have the entire history of the car’s development, the life stories of the main engineers and company faces, and the personal story behind the family who owns the car and how so-and-so… more»
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Low Mileage Project: 1991 Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo
The Z32-chassis Nissan 300ZX remains a bit of a sleeper in the class of next-generation collector cars, despite being one of the more desirable performance vehicles to emerge from the early 90s. This 1991 model is an interesting specimen,… more»
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No Reserve: 1979 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40
When a person keeps a vehicle of any description for more than four decades, you can be pretty sure that the car in question means something special to them. That is the case with this 1979 Toyota Land Cruiser… more»
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Fully Documented: 1971 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40
Finding any classic vehicle that has five decades under its belt and comes with a known and fully documented ownership history tends to be reassuring. When the vehicle in question can also serve as a reliable daily driver, that… more»
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Rare Six-Cylinder Diesel: 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser
This is a rare Japanese-market 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser, part of the FJ62 family but equipped with a diesel powertrain never sold stateside. Even more unusual, it has the manual gearbox, which almost never appears on JDM vehicles given… more»
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Unrestored Driver: 1967 Datsun 1600 Roadster
This 1967 Datsun 1600 Roadster is an unrestored driver-quality example that runs and drives and has minimal issues for a car that hasn’t been treated to a Concours-grade restoration. It features the more powerful 1600-series engine and is actively… more»
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Barn Monkey: 1973 Honda Z50A-K4
I have two motorcycles that have been parked in a storage shed since (are you sitting down?) 1986. I know, there’s absolutely no excuse for that. The seller of this 1973 Honda Z50A-K4 says that it was parked in… more»
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Cream Puff: 23k Mile 1982 Toyota Corolla
When someone tells you they have a cool Toyota Corolla, it may seem like an oxymoron. You’d likely picture a front-wheel-drive econobox with a gutless engine, known for clogging up the road on your daily commute. However, thanks to… more»
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47K Original Miles: 1988 Mazda RX7
This clean 1988 Mazda RX-7 is a low mileage specimen that remains in bone-stock condition and is part of the class of 1980s vehicles that is quickly rising in price as new collectors come into the fold. The seller… more»
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45k Original Miles: 1971 Honda Z600
It’s always interesting how we don’t see any examples of a particular classic, and then a couple will appear in quick succession here at Barn Finds. I like seeing this because it demonstrates that some of the rarer and… more»
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No Reserve Rotary: 1993 Mazda RX-7
This desirable 1993 Mazda RX-7 just recently left the care of the longtime owner who owned this Japanese icon for 26 years! Now, that’s rare in and of itself, but it’s made even more special for having been in… more»
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Zero Rust Survivor: 1986 Subaru Brat 4×4
Most of us likely know by now that the Subaru BRAT is one of the coolest vehicles ever made. Yes, I realize there’s a vehicle called the El Camino which was a very similar concept, but the BRAT wins… more»
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Awesome Patina: 1982 Toyota Pickup 4×4
Hard to believe, but someone who won this awesomely well-preserved 1982 Toyota Pickup truck with factory four wheel drive didn’t follow through with their purchase. That seems like a big mistake, as this RN38 pickup looks like a very… more»
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California 4×4: 1987 Toyota Pickup Xtracab
This 1987 Toyota Xtracab pickup was already a dry California survivor when the seller got his hands on it, but then he took things a bit further and made an already tempting truck more desirable. The market for these… more»
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Rare Dealer Special Edition: 1986 Toyota 4Runner
This 1986 Toyota 4Runner would be an impressive specimen all by itself, but the additional graphics, chrome plating, and interior enhancements tell you it’s more than just your everyday RN60 truck. The seller contends that the cosmetic upgrades were… more»
