When do you wave the red flag and declare that a car truly is just a parts car? I feel like many owners of derelict projects often assume no title means no shot at rejuvenation, and for many enthusiasts… more»
Japanese Classic Cars
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Forgotten 10th Anniversary Edition? 1979 Datsun 280ZX
I would love to know the story behind this forgotten 1979 Datsun 280ZX. It appears to be one of the more desirable 10th Anniversary editions, known for its distinctive paint job and other high-end features to commemorate the Z… more»
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One Off Convertible: 1971 Subaru 360
When I first spotted this 1971 Subaru 360, I honestly thought it was a golf cart. There are plenty of carts on the roads near where I live – they’re supposed to be licensed but frequently aren’t and that… more»
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Factory 5-Speed: 1982 Honda Prelude
Many cars produced in the 1980s have disappeared from our roads. The combination of high mileage and plummeting values has seen them driven into the ground before being driven to the junkyard. That fate hasn’t befallen this 1982 Honda… more»
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Small Project: 1969 Subaru 360 Sambar Van
The United States is around twenty-six times bigger in land area than the country of Japan is and it almost seems like some of our trucks and SUVs are twenty-six times bigger than this 1969 Subaru 360 Sambar van…. more»
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55k Original Miles: 1972 Mazda B1600 Pickup
It is common to find pickups with nearly five decades under their belt looking pretty battered and bruised. Most of them work hard to justify their existence, and their panels and paint pay the price. That is what makes… more»
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Yes, It Has Jump Seats! 1985 Subaru BRAT GL
Looking almost like it just left the factory, this 1985 Subaru BRAT GL is one incredible car. It appears to be loaded or at least almost loaded – I don’t know what features and options that may be missing… more»
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Yesterday Meets Today: Modified Mopar Collection
Most collectors tend to migrate toward a particular manufacturer, type, or era of automobile. Like muscle cars, pony cars, or Tri-Five Chevies. In this case, the seller has amassed several Mopars that look like one thing on the outside… more»
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Single Family Garage Find: 1971 Datsun 240Z
The market for the original Datsun Z car has been hot for some time, and because of that, we seem to keep finding good, barn-find examples popping up, not entirely unlike what happened when the air-cooled Porsche market spiked…. more»
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Original Big Wheel: 1985 Yamaha BW200
I never really thought about it before, but with the 1980s being an era when where starting and owning a business was a real goal for a lot of people, even the names of a couple of motorcycles reflected… more»
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Nova’s Last Gasp: 1985 Chevrolet Nova
A Chevy Novawhatwho?! Taupe is the perfect color for this 1985 Chevrolet Nova to blend into almost any background, including the background of badge-engineered cars from this era. The seller has this California-built car posted here on craigslist in… more»
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8K-Mile 1987 Plymouth Colt GTS Turbo!
When was the last time you saw a 1987 Plymouth Colt GTS Turbo? I mean before this one hit the internet and popped on and off various sites and selling venues over the last week or two? The answer… more»
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Japanese DeLorean? 1994 Toyota Sera
With the butterfly doors open, it’s impossible to mistake a Toyota Sera for any other car. With the doors closed, it looks like almost any other 1990s jellybean car. It’s like Clark Kent turning into Superman. Well ok, that’s… more»
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27k Genuine Miles: 1993 Mazda RX7
This 1993 Mazda RX7 represents a triumph for the Japanese manufacturer. It is an extremely comfortable and competent Japanese sports car, but we could apply that same description to many sports offerings from other manufacturers of the era. However,… more»
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Canary Yellow Survivor: 1980 Toyota Pickup 4×4
UPDATE 12/05/2021: Hope springs eternal, which seems to be the case with this 1980 Toyota Pickup. This is the third time that the owner has listed this classic. It has failed to reach the reserve on both occasions, so… more»
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Rare 1967 Subaru Sambar Mini-Caterer 500
I thought that I knew the Subaru 360 family pretty well but I have never heard of a factory catering truck. At 9′-8″ in length for the entire truck, a person could almost haul this truck in their full-sized… more»
