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»
Japanese Classic Cars
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Rare Sportback: 1989 Nissan Pulsar NX
From the “Good Ideas that Never Took Off” department: the Nissan Pulsar NX Sportbak, a clever coupe with a removable hardtop over the rear-most section. The Pulsar has emerged as a sort of 80s icon, a symbol of the… more»
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Stored For 40 Years! 1969 Datsun 510
You would have to think that this 1969 Datsun 510 might have a story to tell. The owner has dragged it into the light of day after it had claimed to have been in storage for forty years. He… more»
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Mechanically Rebuilt: 1995 Toyota 4Runner Limited
It seems with each passing year, the original Toyota 4Runner becomes more and more cherished, now to the point that clean examples of the second- and third-generation models are fetching strong money. While the first one may stand apart… more»
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Rare Off-Roader: 1979 Nissan Patrol
As the seller rightly points out, if you were an American buyer in 1979 who had their heart set on owning a new Nissan Patrol, you were out of luck. The model was only sold in the US between… more»
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Solid Little Truck: 1986 Nissan 720
Nissan has long been in the pickup truck business, dating back to 1955. That’s when the predecessor to the 720 series of trucks was introduced and those later models continued in production through 1997 (to be replaced by the… more»
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“Spinny Dorito” 1988 Mazda RX-7 FC Turbo II Project
Mazda has a long history with wacky engines. Their first car, the R360 introduced in 1960, was powered by a rear-mounted air-cooled V-twin engine displacing just 356cc. It was moderately successful and they wanted to expand on that moderate… more»
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Never Restored: 1978 Kawasaki KZ1000 Z1R
The superbike era among Japanese motorcycles was not entirely dissimilar from the peak of the muscle car years. The emphasis was on flat-out speed and not much else, which is why bikes like this 1978 Kawasaki KZ1000 Z1R were… more»
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Unrestored Survivor: 1972 Kawasaki H2 750 Triple Mach IV
1972 Kawasaki H2 750 Triple Mach IV is a long way of saying widow maker. This is one of the foremost sport bikes made in the 1970s that broke open the floodgates for bonkers motorcycles that went all-in on… more»
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Turbo BMW Power! 1990 Bertone Freeclimber
A rare and truly international vehicle, the Bertone Freeclimber took the basic Daihatsu Rugger from Japan, added a German BMW engine, upgraded interior and more, all under the brand of Italian styling house and coach builder Bertone. This 1990… more»
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Subie Survivor! 1984 Subaru GL Wagon
Subarus have a well-earned reputation for reliability and long lives, and this 1984 GL wagon is no exception. Despite being 37 years old this hardy wagon is still ready for more–so much so that the seller has decided not… more»
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Time Warp Notchback: 1983 Toyota Celica GT
This is a third-generation Toyota Celica, otherwise known by its chassis code as an A60 car. The seller is Cherokee Auto Group, which tends to dig up some incredible survivors from the great state of Georgia. This Celica is… more»
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Collectible Hunting Rig: 1973 Toyota Land Cruiser
It always amazes me which vehicles used to pass for “hunting trucks” that were left on a land lease somewhere, picked up when hunting season started and put back down when it was over. I’ve seen numerous listings for… more»
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Roadster on a Budget: 1967 Datsun 1600 Project
The mid to late sixties was an exciting time for sports cars. Out of Europe, you could take your pick from any number of greats like MG, Aston-Martin, Triumph, Austin-Healey, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Mercedes-Benz…the list goes on. In the U.S.,… more»
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Hurricane Sandy Victim: 1988 Nissan 300ZX
Hurricane Sandy had a devastating effect on shoreline communities, and it also did a number on cars and trucks that were left in her path. The collector car community got whacked pretty significantly as well, as some owners didn’t… more»
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Two For One: Pair Of 1988 Mitsubishi Starions
As Generation X and Millennials age, the hot cars of their youths naturally become more desirable to collectors. Since we are talking about the Eighties and Nineties, though, these are often not Chryslers, Fords, or Chevys, but rather Toyotas,… more»
