For those of us of a certain age, we can remember where we were the night The Fast and the Furious debuted on the big screen. I was in a loud, lowered VW Jetta, surely racing around like a… more»
Japanese Classic Cars
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Package Deal: 1966 Datsun 1600 Roadster
The Datsun 1500/1600/2000 roadsters were a series of sports cars produced in Japan by Nissan in the 1960s. They would precede the famous Z-cars in the Fairlady line, going up against the likes of the MG, Triumph, Fiat and… more»
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36K Mile Fairlady: 1970 Datsun 1600 Roadster
This pretty 1970 Datsun 1600 roadster is described as being an older restoration that is showing its age in places. I personally really like cars in this sort of condition, as they generally still look good enough to the… more»
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Clean Survivor: 1997 Toyota Tacoma LX 4×4
This isn’t a dusty barn find but it’s a 24-year-old truck now which is fairly ancient if you think about it. It’s not old at all in relative terms as a lot of you regularly drive vehicles that are… more»
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Project Pair: 1988 Chrysler Conquest TSIs
The Chrysler Conquest and Mitsubishi Starion are two marquee examples of 1980s performance cars that have come back into style in a big way as more vehicles from the 1980s rise in collectability. The good news is this doesn’t… more»
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No Reserve Survivor: 1986 Toyota 4Runner SR5
The auction for this Toyota 4Runner is wrapping up shortly, and is listed in a no reserve format – a surprise for such a desirable specimen. These first-generation 4Runners show no sign of slowing down value-wise, and the rising… more»
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No Reserve Pickup Project: 1972 Datsun 521
We recently saw a nice Nissan 720 pickup and this is an ancestor of that truck. So basically, whenever an older 521 pickup complains about something related to the newer pickup, the younger 720 pickup would say, “Ok, boomer”… more»
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Pair of Projects: 1973 Datsun 240Z
While Nissan had been trying to get a foothold into the U.S. as early as the late 1950s, it was the 240Z sports car that helped them cross the hurdle. Introduced in the U.S. for 1970, sales of the… more»
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Tidy Off-Roader: 1980 Toyota Hilux SR5 Pickup
For those readers that have ever watched Top Gear UK, you will know that the presenters tried their best to kill a Toyota Hilux, but it somehow managed to survive some of the most brutal torture that you can… more»
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Early Imports: Pair of 1972 Honda Z600s
Until the early 1970s, Honda was known in the U.S. for their motorcycles. 2-wheel riding became more and more popular, helped by advertising campaigns like “You Meet the Nicest People on a Honda.” They started dipping their toes in… more»
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Rare 10th Anniversary Model: 1980 Datsun 280ZX
This 1980 Datsun 280ZX is one of a very small batch of 10th Anniversary Models not painted in the more widely seen black and gold editions, making it one of 500 sporting a red and black color combo. This… more»
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Perfect Patina? 1986 Nissan 720 4×4
Patina is one of those words that a person either is on board with or any time it’s used it’s like fingernails on a chalkboard. Wait, do we all know what a chalkboard is? Just checking, I don’t think… more»
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California LUV: 1980 Chevrolet LUV 4×4
Badge engineering was a big thing starting in the 1960s, or that’s when it really started to hit its stride. This isn’t a full list of countries, but British, French, German, and Japanese vehicles were often rebadged as American… more»
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Rare SportBike: 1985 Honda MB-5
When it comes to vintage motorcycles, dirt bikes, and scooters, you really have your choice of any number of makes and models that could serve as a worthy restoration project. Big bikes, small bikes, fast bikes, slow bikes –… more»
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Triple Weber Conversion: 1971 Datsun 240Z
While we tend to swoon over bone-stock survivors on this page, there’s a lot to be said for driver-quality cars upgraded with some sensible enhancements that don’t distort the original spirit of the car. This 1971 Datsun 240Z is… more»
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Garage Find Survivor: 1976 Datsun 280Z
This 1976 Datsun 280Z has been in the seller’s garage for some time and represents a rarely seen model that captures the essence of the original design before the Z car became a heavier and more feature-laden grand tourer,… more»
