Japanese Classic Cars

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Barn Find… Honda? 1978 Honda Civic

We don’t often see barn finds here that aren’t big, old American cars. Some have been imports, of course, but I didn’t expect to see a 1978 Honda Civic hiding out in a dusty barn next to a New… more»

47K Mile 1972 Mazda RX-2 Barn Find!

This 1972 Mazda RX-2 is already commanding strong bidding on eBay at the moment, no doubt a testament to the desirability of hard-to-find vintage Japanese sports cars. The rotary-powered RX-2 is rarely found in stock, unmolested condition, as most… more»

Donated Twin Turbo: 1990 Nissan 300ZX

It’s sometimes shocking to see what passes for a donated car these days, especially when it’s a Japanese sports car that remains desirable and hard to find on the used car market. This 1990 Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo wears… more»

Executive Demo Car: 1985 Toyota Celica GTS

This 1985 Toyota Celica GTS convertible would be rare on its own as an unrestored survivor, but its history as a factory demo car loaded up with all the options makes it even more unique. The palm trees in… more»

Classifieds Find: 1963 Nissan Patrol

This 1963 Nissan Patrol is a vehicle that would suit someone who is seeking a classic off-roader but would like to own something a bit different from the average examples that you see on our roads today. While it… more»

Barn Finds Classified: 1993 Toyota T100 SR5

Toyota wanted to get in on the full-sized truck market after having success with its small pickups. This 1993 Toyota T100 would be their first crack at making a full-sized pickup but it met with a little resistance. This… more»

Donated Liftback: 1977 Toyota Celica GT

Hard to believe, but this 1977 Toyota Celica GT liftback was donated to a national charitable organization. I’m not sure what transpires for an owner not to attempt to sell a classic car like this, or for the owner’s… more»

Forgotten Roadster: 1969 Datsun 1600

The listing for this 1969 Datsun 1600 roadster is marked as pending, so it may be too late – but we all know how flaky buyers on Facebook Marketplace can be. It definitely looks like a car worth being… more»

Dad Bought New: Low Mileage 1992 Mazda MX-5 Miata

This 1992 Mazda Miata belongs to the seller’s father, who purchased the car new but can no longer drive it due to old age. The NA platform Miatas have been collectible for a while, but especially in preserved condition… more»

One of 100 Made: 1984 Nissan Trail Hustler

Just when you think you’ve seen and heard of every oddball creation based on a mass market vehicle, another one comes along that reminds you the aftermarket universe is vast and strange. This is a supposedly one-of-1oo Nissan “Trail… more»

Running Project: 1971 Datsun 240Z

There are classics that everyone expected to be collectible from day one and those that people loved but never thought people would be paying huge sums of money for one day. I’d put the Datsun 240Z in the latter… more»

Roy Rogers Approved: 1967 Nissan Patrol

More than a few people may be surprised to hear that the King of Cowboys, Roy Rogers, loved Nissan’s trucks and their 4×4 Patrol in particular. He loved them so much that he was a spokesman for the company… more»

Big Personality: 1989 Suzuki Alto Works RS/X

We all know at least one person who is short in stature but huge in personality and bravado. I’m the exact opposite and I sometimes wonder if it would be more fun to go through life shorter but with… more»

Quick Flip: 1979 Mazda RX-7

Update 5/8/20 – Looks like someone picked this one up and is trying to make a quick buck? It’s now listed here on eBay for $5,500 or best offer… From 4/10/20 – Let me begin by thanking Ikey H…. more»

Desirable Series One: 1970 Datsun 240Z Barn Find

Over the years, I’ve learned a thing or two about Datsun Z cars, and one thing is clear: folks love the early model Series 1 cars. You can’t blame them – virtually every first-run of a production vehicle carries… more»

Ran When Parked: 1971 Honda AN600

This 1971 Honda AN600 is a new find on the Barn Finds Classifieds system, and it looks like a worthwhile project for anyone that’s been hunting for a vintage kei car. I’ve had a fascination with these for a… more»

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