Imported Japanese cars often carry an air of mystery, but few are as striking as this 1993 Toyota Sera, now listed here on craigslist in Smithfield, Rhode Island. Built exclusively for the Japanese market, the Sera debuted as a… more»
Japanese Classic Cars
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BF Auction: 1985 Toyota Pickup Extra Cab 5-Speed
UPDATE – The seller has added a video of this truck running. For enthusiasts of classic Japanese trucks, few models are as revered as the Toyota Pickup of the 1980s, renowned worldwide for its exceptional durability and capability. This… more»
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510 Hauler: 1972 Datsun Pickup
When we think of a sport truck, some might say Nissan invented the genre. The Datsun 720 pickup with offered in “ST” guise, which stood for “Sport Truck.” They came loaded up with unique graphics, a killer three-spoke steering… more»
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1993 Toyota Pickup SR5 5-Speed 4×4 Survivor
With the skyrocketing cost of new trucks over the last few years, the demand for pre-owned pickups will only continue increasing, especially those that came equipped with all the right stuff from the factory. The desirability is even higher… more»
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Small Big Wheel: 1986 Yamaha Big Wheel BW80
UPDATE – This 1986 Yamaha Big Wheel BW80 is listed for sale again after it was featured in June of 2025 here on Barn Finds. It’s posted here on eBay and is still located in Phoenix, Arizona. The seller… more»
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How Many Left? 1988 Toyota Celica All-Trac Turbo
When Toyota was trying to establish itself in the 1980s, it drew strength from its reputation for building high-quality vehicles for a reasonable price. It was going head-to-head with Honda, which had developed a knack for developing sporty models… more»
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Turbo Sports Roof: 1991 Toyota Supra
Toyota has always reserved its Supra model for drivers who liked the idea of a performance model that could also do grand touring duty. It’s not unlike the Porsche 928 in many ways, which did a similar job of… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1999 Toyota Celica GT Convertible
The sixth-generation Toyota Celica was always a bit of an outlier in the U.S. market. It wasn’t an overwhelming success for a very simple reason that has doomed certain sports models over the years, which is that Toyota didn’t… more»
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True Time Capsule: 1970 Datsun 240Z Barn Find
Few cars define the rise of Japanese sports cars in America like the Datsun 240Z, and this early-production 1970 Series 1 is a rare survivor. Listed here on eBay by a private seller, this Z wears VIN HLS30-10683, marking… more»
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Not For Freeway Use! 1969 Subaru 360 Deluxe
“Don’t drive that on the freeway!” We’ve heard that before, whenever a small car like a Subaru 360 shows up on our cyber doorstep here at One Barn Finds Tower. The thing is, these cars weren’t made to drive… more»
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Daily Driver: 1980 Toyota Corona 5-Speed Wagon
There were two Toyota Corona wagons available in 1980; both with fancy names. The top version was what they referred to as the Luxury Edition, and then there’s this 1980 Toyota Corona 5-Door Deluxe Wagon. This nice-but-not-overly-fancy wagon is… more»
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42K-Mile Survivor: 1993 Honda Civic LX
A guy, or I guess he was a kid, a teenager, that I went to school with turned 16 in ninth grade and his developer dad bought him a new Honda Civic. Not like this 1993 Honda Civic LX… more»
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RHD Stick-Shift RV! 1992 Nissan Civilian
Most stories about ’90s Japanese imports mention drool-worthy modern classics like the Nissan Skyline or door-mat sized cars with the crash protection of a Cozy Coupe. If you prefer more comfortable vehicles of a certain size, feast your eyes… more»
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Rare Mini 4×4: 1999 Suzuki Jimny
A few years ago, it seemed like if you found a JDM vehicle online – that is, a car imported from Japan that was not sold in the U.S. – you were looking at a very pricey purchase. It… more»
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Rust-Free 4×4: 1989 Toyota 5-Speed Pickup
How many of you have owned a vehicle for over 35 years? Better yet, one that you bought new? That’s the case with this 1989 Toyota 4×4 Pickup that was bought new by the seller, or at least they… more»
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BF Auction: 1972 Toyota FJ55 Land Cruiser
If we label the Jeep CJ, the Land Rover, and the Toyota FJ40 as the first “Hall of Fame” class of off-roading, the FJ55 Land Cruiser must at least deserve an honorable mention. Along with the Jeep Wagoneer, it… more»
