Japanese Classic Cars

24K Mile Limited Edition: 1983 Mazda RX-7

This FB-series RX7 is one of a very few “Limited Edition” models made, which came with a host of cosmetic upgrades to make the raucous, rotary-powered sports coupe more appealing to the senses. The LE models came with special… more»

Rare Rally Special: 1993 Mazda 323 GTR 4WD

Think of rally cars in the late eighties and the early nineties and you might think of brands like Lancia, Ford, Subaru, and Mitsubishi. While they took home most of the trophies, many other brands competed for those same… more»

Twin-Cam Powered: 1992 Geo Prizm GSI

Think of sedan survivors you still see on the road today, especially from the eighties and nineties, and you will probably come up with Hondas (Accords and Civics) and Toyotas (Camrys and Corollas.) You might see the occasional Ford… more»

Original Unrestored 1975 Suzuki RE5 Rotary

I’ve had a few unusual vehicles in my life but I’ve never owned anything with a rotary engine. I may need to step outside of my comfort zone, life is too short as we all know. This 1975 Suzuki… more»

Nicest One Left? 1992 Isuzu Trooper

As someone who owns two Isuzu Troopers, I’m keen to see these capable off-roaders continue to appreciate. Like so many other vehicles, the first generation editions tend to rise the fastest, with each passing generation playing catch up. In… more»

Rare In The UK: 1977 Datsun 180B Mk II

Discovered hidden away in this shed in Chesterfield in the United Kingdom, is a Japanese car that is now a relative rarity on UK roads. It is a 1977 Datsun 180B Mk II, and while it is virtually complete,… more»

Cheap 1973 Datsun 240Z Project?

It’s always a little bit sad when we see listings for cars come up for grabs as a result of an illness that is preventing the completion of plans for a grand restoration. Sure, there are some cases where… more»

Barbados Yellow Survivor: 1988 Honda Prelude Si

When it comes to emerging collector cars, it’s hard to go wrong with a 1980s Honda or Acura product. It’s a great time to buy one of these golden era Hondas, as they’re not yet priced to the moon… more»

Micro Car Find: 1972 Honda Z600

The first time that I saw a Honda Z600, I had a hard time wrapping my head around it. A Honda car? What’s up with that, is it like a four-wheel motorcycle? The questions continued, How do you fit… more»

Serious Engine Upgrade: 1968 Datsun Sports 1600

Many people would love to own a classic convertible, but the thought of living with a highly-strung vehicle turns them off the whole idea. This 1968 Datsun Sports 1600 Roadster would seem to offer a tempting compromise. It has… more»

45 Years of Collecting: Denver Collection Liquidation

When car collections come up for grabs, it’s always interesting to see what another enthusiast has made a point of squirreling away. This seller has decided to sell off the results of 45 years’ worth of collecting, and you… more»

Two Owner Truck: 1986 Toyota SR5 Pickup

Bidding ends this evening for a 1986 Toyota 4×4 pickup equipped with the SR5 package, and despite having over 200,000 miles, it still presents quite well. The dry Texas climate almost certainly played a big role in this single-cab… more»

Super Clean: 65k Mile 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata

Determining which newer cars are likely to become future classics is not easy, and the history pages are filled with people who have lost money by making the wrong choice. That would seem to naturally bring us to the… more»

Out Of Dry Storage: 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40

Here’s another in the SUV/MPV category that is showing growth in the collectability department. Just like early ’70s Ford Broncos, Toyota’s Land Cruiser FJ40 values appear to be on the way up and today, we have a 1980 survivor… more»

One Owner: 1983 Mazda RX-7 GSL

The original owner of this 1983 Mazda RX-7 GSL kept an incredible documented history of the car’s life until it was parked in 2003. It has been coaxed back to life, but it will need work to return to… more»

Batmobile Barn Find? Unique Car Collection in Tennessee

Holy Car Collector! A unique collection is being created down in Franklin, Tennessee including a Dodge from the 1940s, 50s through 70s Fords and Chevys, three Toyota Land Cruisers, 1980’s Cadillacs, and for only $49,000, a Batmobile Body Kit!… more»

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