Japanese Classic Cars

Something for Everyone: Cord & Kruse Auction

Car auctions can be hit or miss, with some of them simply stocked with over-restored muscle cars that will never be worth as much as what you pay for them in the heat of the moment, and others full… more»

Rarest Star In The Universe: 1971 Subaru FF-1 Star

These Subaru ancestors rarely come up for sale, because there aren’t many of them left. This incredibly rare 1971 Subaru FF-1 Star is listed here on eBay on the opposite side of the US from where I thought it… more»

RV Conversion: 1979 Datsun 620

The Datsun 620 was a line of Nissan trucks built in Japan between 1972-79. Earlier models brought into the U.S. were sometimes known as 1600 (as a shout-out to the engine size). But a 1952 cc engine would be… more»

Stored 16 Years: 1965 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ45

Looks can be deceiving, which is what I tell myself pretty much every time I look in the mirror. This 1965 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ45 looks a little rough in the photos but I have a feeling that deep… more»

26K Original Miles: 1994 Toyota Pickup Deluxe

These days, it’s almost a guarantee that a clean Toyota pickup will net a solid price. But things have leveled out a bit, and you can at least pick and choose exactly what you want as it relates to… more»

Hot Hatch Carport Find: 1992 Honda Civic Si

In the world of hot hatches, the EH3 Honda Civic – otherwise known as the Civic Si – is one of the more desirable examples you can scoop up today in bone stock condition. The trouble is they’re near… more»

US Ski Team Car: 1985 Subaru GL 4WD Wagon

Among the more memorable brand promotions of the last few decades was Subaru’s partnership with the U.S. Ski Team. Considering we’re in the height of the one-year delayed summer Olympics, it’s a timely reminder that no matter how short-lived… more»

All Factory Options: 1986 Nissan 720 ST Pickup

One of the coolest survivor finds is a vehicle that retains all of its desirable factory options. While we tend to know what these vehicles look like when talking about domestic pickups like the Dodge Dakota or Ford Ranger,… more»

Barn Find 4×4: 1966 Nissan Patrol

One of the smartest vintage vehicles to buy – in my opinion – is an old-school SUV, especially one with a short wheelbase and removable top. The Brocno and K5 Blazer certainly deserve a seat at this table, but… more»

Like New! 1980 Honda C70 Passport

I need another motorcycle like Jeff Bezos needs another warehouse full of $100 bills, but this 1980 Honda C70 Passport is sure tempting. It’s being sold by Mr. Don Lacer in Junction City, Kansas. He’s the gentleman who had… more»

Retired Race Car: 1984 Mazda RX-7

Old race cars: what’s the verdict on these? I feel like a certain number of years has to pass for them to achieve eternal cool status, and this 1984 Mazda RX-7 is just on the cusp of transitioning from… more»

Hot Hatch Survivor: 1990 Honda CRX Si

For some time now, the second generation Honda CRX has been one of the hotter vehicles in the class of 1980s models picking up steam across auction blocks and classifieds pages, especially when it has the iconic “Si” badge… more»

High-Performance Model: 1970 Subaru 360 Young S

It seems odd to look at a car with a tiny air-cooled twin-cylinder engine and refer to it as a high-performance model, but that is the reality with this 1970 Subaru 360. This is the “Young S” variant, which… more»

Survivor Or Restored? 1954 Oldsmobile Ninety Eight

And now, time for something different. Not a barn find, not a muscle car, not a rare high dollar foreign wreck, not a custom, and not something indescribable. Nope, just a car, an ordinary mid-century four-door sedan in the… more»

Original Paint and More! 1971 Datsun 240Z

Wearing imperfect yet shiny original paint, this 1971 Datsun 240Z in Chino Hills, California looks great! It clearly enjoyed care in other areas as well, retaining its original interior as well. It comes to the market here on Craigslist… more»

One Owner Long Bed: 1981 Toyota Pickup 4×4

I’m telling you right now: if there’s an old Toyota pickup in your neighborhood owned by the proverbial little old man, either buy it yourself or tell him to hold out for a big payday. I’ve noticed on a… more»

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