Coming in a couple of feet shorter than an F-series pickup in the Ford lineup for 1974, this 1974 Ford Courier is one amazing time capsule. It was Ford’s first compact pickup back when Japanese imports were starting to… more»
Japanese Classic Cars
Little Hustler! 1974 Datsun 620 Wrecker
Listen up, Datsun wrecker fans! That’s right: Shirley in Goat Elbow, Nebraska and Ed in Frozen Loaf, Oklahoma, this is your day! Joking aside, this 1974 Datsun 620 Little Hustler tow truck might excite a narrow band of enthusiasts,… more»
Single-Year Color: 1978 Datsun 280Z
Datsun’s First Generation Z-Car range graced American showrooms from 1970 until 1978, with the company offering buyers a choice of twenty-nine paint colors during the production run. However, the Black Pearl cloaking our feature car’s exterior was a one-year-only… more»
No Reserve Driver: 1986 Toyota Supra
Every motoring enthusiast has a list of cars they would park in their garage under the right circumstances. For me, a 1986 Toyota Supra would sit high on the list. These cars weren’t the most potent beasts on the… more»
Classic Commuter: 1990 Honda Civic EX
The fourth-generation Honda Civic is considered by many to be the break-through generation for the gold standard of commuter cars. While Honda had long established itself as a dominant manufacturer of competent small cars that were actually fun to… more»
One Owner! 1989 Honda Prelude Si
Honda’s first sports car was its S500, launched in 1963. It entered a market already populated with Datsun’s Fairlady and soon, Toyota’s Sports 800. From then, it was just a few short years until Japanese sports cars proliferated into… more»
BF Auction: 1976 Datsun 280Z
UPDATE -Additional photos of the driver’s side floor have been added to the gallery below. When the Datsun 240Z hit the market, it was an instant success. Seemingly overnight, the Z-car became a household name, well at least amongst… more»
Balloon Tire 3-Wheeler: 1970 Honda US90
Big deal, five extra tires, that’s what the internet is for, right? Just do a quick search and buy some new balloon tires, badda-bing. Wait, there aren’t any? I believe that the ribbed front tire is the one to… more»
Spotless Survivor: 1993 Nissan 240SX SE With 26k Original Miles
Nissan’s Z-Car range from the 1970s received great acclaim as an affordable sports car offering above-average performance and impressive handling. The company continued pursuing that philosophy with classics like this 1993 240SX SE. The formula remained simple, with the… more»
Rare Flying Pug: 1998 Mitsubishi Pajero Junior
Have you ever heard of the Mitsubishi Pajero? If you haven’t, the Flying Pug (no kidding, that’s the name) doesn’t mean anything either. The Pajero Junior was a mini-SUV built exclusively for the Japanese market. And the Flying Pug… more»
Clean And Simple Roadster: 1991 Mazda Miata
When it comes to entry-level sports cars, the Mazda MX-5 Miata remains the champion of the roadster class. Challengers have been numerous but no single model appears ready to take over the podium for thrifty and fun sports car… more»
Did You Ever Own One? 1979 Toyota Cressida “Woody” Wagon
Toyota nurtured its “luxury niche” ambitions in its home market for several years before finally sending its best offering to the American market in 1978. Called the Cressida, it sold in small numbers at first, thanks to a high… more»
Vintage Hauler: 1967 Datsun 1300 Pickup
Datsun’s automotive ambitions stretch back to the 1930s when it made the Type 15 in a variety of body styles. Rolling through the decades, the company innovated relentlessly. Its first foray into America was in 1958, with the Datsun… more»
BF Auction: 1973 Yamaha GT80 Enduro
UPDATE – A photo of the paperwork and original tools has been added to the listing. Classic motorcycles are an ideal alternative for enthusiasts with limited garage or workshop space. They don’t take up much room when stored, which… more»