Noticing the success that the European carmakers were having in the lucrative sports car market, Nissan rolled out the Fairlady Z in 1970. In the U.S., the car would be imported as the Datsun 240Z with the numerical part… more»
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Driving Project: 1971 Datsun 240Z
It’s funny how we can go for months here at Barn Finds without seeing a particular model classic, but then a couple will arrive on our desks in rapid succession. Such is the case with the Datsun 240Z. I… more»
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Sitting 41 Years: 1970 Honda US90
As if driving wasn’t dangerous enough in 2021 – and if you haven’t noticed a real change then you haven’t been paying attention behind the wheel – we bring you this 1970 Honda US90! You have always wanted one… more»
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Phoenix Yellow 2000 Acura Integra Type R Survivor!
If you’ve been paying attention to car news lately, you’ll no doubt have noticed that not only is Acura bringing back the Integra nameplate, but they’ll be including a proper three-pedal gearbox as an option. Big news for 2021,… more»
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Tiny Survivor: 1971 Subaru 360
At about the same time as Honda was breaking into the subcompact auto market in the U.S., along came Subaru. The latter imported the 360, a rear-engine, 2-door city car produced in Japan from 1958-71. It was the company’s… more»
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One Year Only: 1974 Datsun 260Z
For many years, Datsun’s Z-car range remained a sleeper within the classic car scene. It wasn’t that long ago that potential buyers could wander out with $10,000 in their pocket and drive home in a pretty tidy example. Today,… more»
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Rust-Free Survivor: 1971 Datsun 240Z
We’ve seen our share of Datsun 240Zs over the years here at Barn Finds, and many of these have exhibited the type of rust issues that mark them as significant restoration projects. This 1971 model is slightly different because… more»
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Storage Unit Find: 1986 Toyota MR2
The MR2 was Japan’s first rear-drive, mid-engine production car, built from 1984 to 2007 over three generations. Its name is said to stand for either “mid-ship run-about 2-seater” or “mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 2-seater”. Or something else entirely. This 1986 example… more»
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No Reserve Survivor: 10K Mile 1988 Toyota Pickup
What is it about commuter cars or “stripper” vehicles showing up in bone-stock, original condition that gets bidders excited? Perhaps it’s because they so often turn into beaters and are decidedly harder to find in a preserved state than… more»
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True Blue Survivor: 1982 Toyota Pickup
Toyota Motor Corporation first introduced North America to their pickup trucks in 1964, with the stateside launch of the Toyota Stout. Featuring a 1.9L 3R engine, a ladder frame chassis with independent coil spring front suspension, and leaf spring… more»
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Original Series 1: 1970 Datsun 240Z
You don’t have to say much more than “Series 1 Z car” to catch the ears of Datsun/Nissan enthusiasts everywhere. The earliest models remain the most coveted, and they’re sure-fire bets for a healthy return should you find one… more»
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Exceptionally Clean 1990 Suzuki Swift
You buy a car primarily for transportation, right? Sure. Car enthusiasts don’t. Generally, we buy a car because it’s fun to drive, or historically significant in some way, and never shall enthusiasts and the general population meet. How do… more»
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All Original: 1972 Honda Z600
When Honda introduced the Z600 to world markets, it stated that it saw the vehicle as the first step in becoming a serious player in the global passenger car market. Many people rolled around on the floor in fits… more»
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Pint-Size Survivor: 1970 Honda CT70H
If considered purely on a dollar-per-pound basis, classic motorcycles are one of the best-performing vehicles in today’s market. Take this 1971 Honda CT70H as a prime example. It would tip the scales at barely more than 140lbs, but the… more»
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Early ATV: 1971 Honda US90 Trike
In decades past, finding your way into the wilds over soft surfaces involved either throwing your leg over some hooved beast or climbing aboard a vehicle that offered four-wheel-drive capabilities. Traditional off-road motorcycles could get you some of the… more»
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Reasonably Priced: 1987 Nissan 300ZX 2+2
Well the Datsun Z certainly started out as a sports car back in 1970 but by the time it got all grown up in 1987, it was a bit more – probably more like a tourer, at least in… more»
