If you’ve ever tried to find a Subaru BRAT worthy of your time, you’ve likely encountered lots of rustbuckets along the way. Vintage Japanese tin was not robust, a fact that became especially evident on BRATs that lived in… more»
Japanese Classic Cars
Apr 11, 2020 • For Sale • 2 Comments
No Reserve Project: 1976 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40
This is one of the cheaper FJ projects we’ve seen come up for grabs that wasn’t a total rustbucket. In fact, it’s in largely dry/rust-free condition, but there’s a catch: it needs an engine. The transmission is included but… more»
Apr 11, 2020 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Clean Estate Car: 1973 Datsun 240Z
This 1973 Datsun 240Z is a project car that came up for grabs out of the estate of the deceased owner. It is a non-runner in seemingly rust-free condition with a gorgeous color combo of white over red/gray interior…. more»
Apr 10, 2020 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Clean Survivor: 1971 Datsun 240Z
The Datsun 240Z is a great little sports car that was vulnerable to two main problems, and this 1971 model has managed to avoid both of those issues. That means that it is not only rust-free but that the… more»
Apr 9, 2020 • For Sale • 17 Comments
One Owner! 1967 Datsun 1600 Roadster
This 1967 Datsun 1600 Roadster was known as a Fairlady in some other markets, a name that probably wouldn’t have worked in the US. It checks a lot of boxes for me, being a one-owner car, an Arizona car,… more»
Apr 5, 2020 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Unmodified Survivor: 1986 Honda CRX Si
The first-generation Honda CRX Si remains the one car I would like to add to my modest collection of iconic 80s vehicles. I actually do know of where one is that I could see picking up some day when… more»
Apr 1, 2020 • For Sale • 30 Comments
The Only 1963 Alfa Romeo Mialietta Spider!
Now for something completely different! Alright, so technically this is a 2000 Mazda Miata with a five-speed manual… and a 1963 Alfa-Romeo replica body merged into one in an attempt to create a modern Giulietta Spider. Calling it a… more»
Mar 31, 2020 • For Sale • 20 Comments
26,500 Original Miles: 1990 Mazda Miata
Talk about a modern-day barn find: this 1990 Mazda Miata has under 30,000 original miles and has been kept on blocks under cover while in storage in a barn in Connecticut. The factory hard top is included and while… more»
Mar 30, 2020 • For Sale • 35 Comments
The Other Nova: 1987 Chevrolet Nova
Remember when the Pork industry had a massive advertising campaign a couple of decades ago with the slogan, “Pork. The Other White Meat.”? You can just think of this 1987 Chevrolet Nova as “Chevyota. The Other Nova.”. This unusual… more»
Mar 29, 2020 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Imported SUV: 1994 Mazda Proceed Marvie
In the current automotive market, SUVs (and especially crossover SUVs) are the most popular segment among buyers, but I’d like to think that most automotive enthusiasts aren’t fond of the bland, generic, and often bulbous-looking crossovers that nearly every… more»
Mar 29, 2020 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Classic Commuter? 1995 Toyota Camry LE
A couple of weeks ago we saw a pretty new Camry, a 1989 model, but an anonymous reader sent in a tip for an even newer Camry and didn’t leave their name. Sneaky. This 1995 Toyota Camry isn’t what… more»
Mar 26, 2020 • For Sale • 14 Comments
No Reserve: 1984 Toyota Pickup Xtracab 4×4
Toyota’s truck models earned a place in automotive history, thanks to their unstoppably reliable and rugged nature. Unfortunately, the same positive attributes are the reason that finding a clean and well-kept example of a Toyota truck is a challenge… more»
Mar 24, 2020 • For Sale • 10 Comments
No Reserve Hilux: 1980 Toyota SR5 Pickup
This 1980 Toyota Hilux pickup is a desirable short-box survivor with a refreshed interior, strong-running 20R paired to a manual transmission, and original paint, all offered with no reserve. The body has some age-related patina that has been permanently… more»
Mar 21, 2020 • For Sale • 44 Comments
Nicest One Left? 1973 Mazda RX-3
Rotary-powered vehicles are few and far between these days, but at one time they were seen as modern and a way to have a more powerful car with lower road tax fees. This unbelievably nice 1973 Mazda RX-3 can… more»
Mar 20, 2020 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Series 1 Driver: 1970 Datsun 240Z
Early Datsun 240s are one of the darlings of the collector car hobby right now, and it’s easy to see why. These were the purest expressions of the Z car family, thanks to its clean lines free from ugly… more»
Mar 19, 2020 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Auto Show Darling! 1994 Subaru SVX
It takes more than a passing flash in traffic to appreciate the delicious oddity known as the Subaru SVX. After a big splash at the 1989 Tokyo Auto Show, the futuristic 2+2 entered production in 1992 with nearly all… more»
