Have you ever seen a car so compelling you couldn’t resist putting in a bid or two? Here’s a contender: this nicely renovated 1965 Datsun 1500 roadster is listed on eBay in a no-reserve auction. The bidding has reached… more»
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Same Owner Since ’85: 1979 Datsun 280ZX
The Datsun Z-car has gone through many iterations in its life, from game-changing sports car to luxury coupe to a turbocharged GT that combined impressive technology and speed. In the late 1970s, Datsun was reading the tea leaves that… more»
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World’s Only Sprint Collection? Chevrolet Sprint Hoard
This is one of the more random collections I’ve ever seen and as someone who digs the occasional oddball, I am absolutely blown away by the owner’s commitment to an obscure model. Located in Hancock, Maine, this listing is… more»
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One Owner: 1987 Toyota Supra Turbo
Why is it some generations of special cars get no love? Sure, some cars are truly average and don’t deserve a loyal following or a premium price, but when the car in question is actually somewhat decent and still… more»
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Monza Red Survivor: 1983 Honda XL 200R
When Soichiro Honda developed what he thought was a better piston ring in the late 1930s, I don’t know if he envisioned eventually owning the world’s largest motorcycle company and the company making more internal combustion engines than any… more»
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Shockingly Clean Hatch: 1987 Toyota Tercel
Econoboxes are not exciting vehicles, by and large. It’s not wrong to paint a broad brush on this segment, as the focus is generally on cheap running gear and high fuel efficiency. The Toyota Tercel is the epitome of… more»
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RHD Import! 1995 Toyota Starlet 4WD
American dealers never offered this third-generation Starlet, making the right-hand-drive import a rare sight in the states. The 1995 Toyota Starlet outside Portland, Oregon shows well inside and out, as it should with under 60,000 miles since new. The… more»
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Usable Classic 4×4: 1988 Isuzu Trooper
The Isuzu Trooper is near and dear to my heart. After all, it’s the only vehicle model I’ve owned three of over the years, which always makes me chuckle considering how much space in my head (and heart) is… more»
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How To Duck A Tax: 1979 Subaru DL BRAT
Tariffs aren’t new; in fact, the Subaru BRAT owes its existence to a tariff, namely the “chicken tax.” The 25% chicken tax was passed in 1964 by the Johnson administration as retaliation against Europe’s imposition of a tax on… more»
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Never This Nice: 1995 Nissan Hardbody Pickup
There are certain vehicles that are routinely used and abused to such an extent that it’s next to impossible to find them in decent shape. This also has the effect of making good examples hard to find, and thus… more»
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Offered at No Reserve: The Generous Collection
The so-called “Generous Auction” is one of the more intriguing offerings we’ve seen from the collection world in a while. The collection is massive, and was born out of a curious twist of generosity. The seller, a man named… more»
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Rebadged Suzuki: 1985 Chevrolet Sprint
Have you ever heard of the Suzuki Cultus? If not, how about the Chevrolet Sprint? They were the same little car built in Japan, with the Sprint making its way to the U.S. in the mid-1980s. They were simple… more»
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Competent Compact: 1975 Ford Courier Pickup
Eventually, auto manufacturers will tune in to what customers actually want. The Ford Courier, based on the Mazda “B” pickup, was a response to the resounding popularity of the compact Nissan and Toyota pickups that hit our shores in… more»
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Solid Start: 1974 Datsun 260Z Project Car
For fans of classic Japanese sports cars, this 1974 Datsun 260Z project listed on craigslist in Elk River might be a great place to start. The seller is asking $5,000 and describes it as a mostly solid car that’s… more»
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One of 546: 1988 Bimota YB6
Over the past year, I dipped a toe into sport bike ownership. I do think motorcycles are the ultimate expression of road-going performance; sadly, my lifestyle doesn’t allow for learning how to ride and being a safe rider in… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1988 Mazda RX-7 Convertible
Up for auction now on Barn Finds is this 1988 Mazda RX-7 Convertible, a well-sorted example of Mazda’s rotary-powered sports car that’s been kept in great shape and thoughtfully maintained. It’s being offered from Mooresville, North Carolina, showing 147,825… more»
