When it comes to transportation, we have different tastes and desires. Some of us want to go fast, others want to be seen, then there are those of us that just want to have fun. If you find yourself… more»
Japanese Classic Cars
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Japanese Rarity: JDM 1989 Nissan Diesel 4×4
The Datsun automobile brand has been around for nearly a hundred years, with its inception dating back to 1931. Three years later, in 1934, Datsun began producing trucks, although the Datsun name was dropped for the U.S. market in… more»
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Stored 32 Years: 1974 Datsun 260Z
The 260Z is the sometimes-forgotten evolution of the original Datsun 240Z, a popular Japanese sports car. It was produced for only 18 months in 1973-74 before being replaced by the 280Z. They can usually be identified because of their… more»
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Only 47k Miles! 1979 Chevrolet LUV Mikado 4×4
The seller of this 1979 Chevrolet LUV Mikado 4×4 pickup says that it’s a one-owner vehicle that was owned by an Air Force officer and with just 47,180 miles on the odometer, it looks like he rarely drove it…. more»
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Potential Bargain? 1969 Toyota Corona Deluxe
Forty-four years is a good run for any car model, that’s how long Toyota made the Corona through eleven generations. We haven’t seen too many of the two-door versions here at Barn Finds but a few four-door models have… more»
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Supercharged Beauty: 1988 Toyota MR2
How old does a car have to be to be considered a classic? When Eric Clapton sang about ’57 Chevys in his song “I’ve Got a Rock and Roll Heart,” he was singing about a car that was, at… more»
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Stored 41 Years: 1974 Honda CB450 K7
Finally, a motorcycle that has been stored longer than one of mine has been, I don’t feel as guilty now. This 1974 Honda CB450 K7 has been off the road since 1980 so that’s probably a solid forty-one years… more»
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Update – Solid Survivor: 1978 Subaru BRAT 4×4
UPDATE – This 1978 Subaru BRAT has shown up again, this time here on eBay in Huntington Beach, California. There is a buy-it-now price of $6,200. Check out the new photos and video and let us know your thoughts… more»
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Forest Find: 1972 Datsun 510
As someone who sells an awful lot of projects out of wooded scenery just like this 1972 Datsun 510 is seen slumbering in, I understand the initial rush to judgment. Why on Earth would you, a sensible human being,… more»
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Rare Targa: 1980 Toyota Celica Sunchaser
The Sunchaser was a limited-run conversion of a 1979-81 Toyota Celica coupe into a Targa-style convertible with a removable roof. The work was outsourced by Toyota rather than done in-house and estimates are that about 2,000 of these cars… more»
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All Original 1978 Honda Civic
Never seen snow! Just kidding, the seller of this 1978 Honda Civic doesn’t say that but it always makes me nervous seeing vintage vehicles being driven in the snow unless they’re vintage snowmobiles. They have this solid time capsule… more»
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Ferrari-Inspired! 1978 Datsun 280Z Velo Rossa Spyder
Imitation may be the most sincere form of flattery, yet there’s little doubt that the Ferrari 250 GTO truly requires any additional praise. The once simple race car has ascended to the heights of the collector market, regularly commanding… more»
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Ultra Low Mileage: 1993 Nissan 300ZX
In the collector car market, trends are constantly changing. In the past, perfect examples of 1930s-1950s classics would often be the stars of the auctions. After that, carefully restored muscle cars began selling for outrageous sums. Currently, 1990s sports… more»
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Second Fiddle? 1982 Yamaha Tri-Moto YT125
Seemingly always playing second fiddle to Honda, like Burger King is to McDonald’s or everything is to Amazon, Yamaha made some very nice motorcycles. I have two, at least, that I can think of off-hand. This 1982 Yamaha Tri-Moto… more»
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Fairlady Import: 1969 Datsun 2000
In the late 1960s, Datsun was still a relative newcomer in the U.S., having become Nissan’s brand of choice in 1960. That included the Fairlady Z two-seat roadster that was badged as the Datsun 1500/1600/2000 based on the year… more»
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Rare Five Letter Car: 1985 Mazda RX-7 GSL-SE
If you’re going hunting for an FB-chassis Mazda RX7, there are a few key letters to consider when beginning your search. First of all, there’s the Series 3 versus the Series 2. There’s also the earliest version known as… more»
