Those of us who are into vintage Japanese vehicles often enjoy the unusual ones, the non-240Zs and the non-RX7s. The cars that were never the golden child but just had something interesting about them. I’m surprised to see a… more»
Japanese Classic Cars
Mar 19, 2020 • Exclusives • 23 Comments
EXCLUSIVE: 1997 Daihatsu Midget II
In the unforgettable 1939 movie The Wizard of Oz, our heroine, Judy Garland’s Dorothy Gale, receives a rousing welcome to the land of Oz from the diminutive and fancifully dressed Lollipop Guild. Clearly Daihatsu had the hard-working guild in… more»
Mar 18, 2020 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Pocket Rocket: 1991 Honda CRX Si
We review a lot of performance themed/oriented cars on Barn Finds and one marque that doesn’t make the list too often is Honda. Other than the NSX from upscale Honda brand, Acura, Honda and the term “muscle” don’t really… more»
Mar 18, 2020 • For Sale • 14 Comments
None Nicer? Pristine 1986 Toyota 4Runner
Thus 1986 Toyota 4Runner is described as being a pristine, original survivor and there’s little about the presentation to dispel that notion. If you haven’t noticed, original 4Runners are doing quite well on the auction block, as the collector… more»
Mar 18, 2020 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Unrestored Survivor: 1979 Toyota SR5 Pickup
This 1979 Toyota SR5 pickup is an impressive original-paint survivor with 115,000 miles on the clock. That’s not exactly low by collector car standards, which makes its condition all the more impressive. The Toyota is configured just the way… more»
Mar 16, 2020 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Nicest One Left? 1984 Isuzu P’up
This 1984 Isuzu P’up looks like about as nice of an example as I have ever seen. I haven’t noticed one this well-preserved in years, maybe decades. Isuzu is known for making rugged trucks and great engines and this… more»
Mar 11, 2020 • For Sale • 47 Comments
1-of-62: 1967 Toyota 2000GT
In the 1960s, Toyota had a very strong brand image in Japan. That image was as a builder of well-engineered, reliable, but ultimately boring cars. At that point in time, Yamaha was working on a sports car project in… more»
Mar 9, 2020 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Unlikely Survivor: 17K Mile 1989 Toyota Camry
Before you get the torches and pitchforks out, I didn’t send in this tip! Some stealthy Barn Finds reader sent in this tip but didn’t leave their name. I bet a few of you thought, oh no, Scotty G… more»
Mar 9, 2020 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Modern Day Survivor: 1992 Honda Civic VX
If you were a child of the 80s, the fifth-generation Honda Civic was the attainable project car that could be built into something so much greater. The Fast and the Furious franchise pretty much immortalized these things on the… more»
Mar 9, 2020 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Worth $80K? 1997 Toyota Supra Twin Turbo
We discussed just recently how the fourth-generation Toyota Supra has seemingly become of the next flavor of the month, knocking the E30 M3 out of the way as the latest import icon to spike in prices seemingly overnight. In… more»
Mar 7, 2020 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Econobox Survivor: 1989 Mitsubishi Precis
Here’s a car that I can virtually guarantee is extinct: a survivor-grade 1989 Mitsubishi Precis, otherwise known as a Hyundai Excel. Now, no one here is going to tell you that this is a collector vehicle of any sort,… more»
Mar 6, 2020 • For Sale • 15 Comments
One-Owner CRX Alternative: 1993 Honda Del Sol
If you were a fan of the original CRX, you undoubtedly got excited at the prospect of Honda producing its spiritual successor. Unfortunately, the original CRX set the bar quite high, and its eventual replacement – the targa-roofed Del… more»
Mar 3, 2020 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Little Old Lady Owned: 1990 Acura Integra RS
This second-generation Acura Integra is described as being a survivor-grade specimen owned by the proverbial little old lady. Mileage is reported as being a tick below 100,000, and this example is equipped with the preferred manual transmission. Really, any… more»
Mar 2, 2020 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Japanese Giant Killer: 1988 Chrysler Conquest TSi
Originally developed in Japan by Mitsubishi and sold in various markets as the Starion, the Chrysler Conquest TSi is a turbocharged giant-killer. Its engine might be low in capacity, but it lacks nothing in the performance stakes when push… more»
Mar 2, 2020 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Modern Classic: 1993 Toyota Supra Twin Turbo
It’s hard to believe, but the fourth generation Toyota Supra is now eligible for import from overseas markets. This is a car that still seems relatively new to me, mostly because it was one of the most iconic tuner… more»
Feb 29, 2020 • For Sale • 15 Comments
4WD Hatchback: 1988 Subaru Justy
The description “subcompact hatchback” doesn’t exactly draw the muscle car folks out in droves, but there are more than a few of us who like these unusual little vehicles and we’re an equal opportunity car shop here at Barn… more»
