Much has been written about the automotive movement that is embracing all things transportation-related from the 1980s and early 90s. “Rad” is a term you hear tossed around, and while it is causing a bit of a gold rush… more»
Japanese Classic Cars
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Oddball Find: 1978 Buick/Opel
Most of us remember that German-made Opel cars were sold by Buick dealerships. It may not be widely known that due to a variety of factors, General Motors rebadged an Isuzu to take over that role if that makes… more»
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Sporty Survivor: 1969 Datsun 2000 Roadster
The Datsun Sports/Fairlady was a series of sports cars produced by Nissan in the 1960s. When they were imported to the U.S., they were known the 1500, 1600 and finally 2000 in recognition of the car’s engine displacement. The… more»
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JDM Barn Find: 1971 Nissan Skyline Hakosuka
The Nissan Skyline doesn’t need much in the way of an introduction if you’ve followed the import sports car scene with even just a passing interest. What’s talked about less frequently is the lineage that accompanies that namesake, as… more»
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Pristine 4×4: 1981 Datsun 720 Pickup
It’s a shame there’s not more information about this incredibly nice looking 1981 Datsun 720 King Cab pickup, as it’s likely one of the best ones left and sporting some fairly choice modifications. First of all, it’s insanely rare… more»
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Phoenix Blue Survivor: 1975 Ford Courier
We always hope that readers will click on the corresponding sales links for the vehicles being shown here, just to read the seller’s listing and see all of the photos. This is one time when I really hope that… more»
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20K Mile Shortbed: 1980 Toyota 4×4 Pickup
Bidding is already above $22,000, and the reserve remains unmet for this gorgeous 1980 Toyota Pickup 4×4. The reason for that being it has under 18,000 original miles and is perhaps the most desirable year and configuration for a… more»
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V8 Power! 1975 Datsun 280Z
There’s not too much remarkable about a 1975 Datsun 280Z. We have covered Z cars many times here on Barn Finds and it seems that the earlier variants, like the 240Z, are where the real interest lies. Don’t get… more»
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Restore or Parts Car? 1967 Toyota Crown
Toyota first entered the U.S. market in 1958 – and sold a whopping 288 cars in its first year. The off-road Land Cruiser would largely carry the Toyota flag in America until the mid-1960s when smaller, imported vehicles (besides… more»
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Late Production Model: 1982 Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser
When I saw the year 1982 on this listing for an FJ40 Landcruiser, the first thought was that it must have been imported as a Brazilian-market model. But the seller quickly dispels this suspicion, as he notes it’s one… more»
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Rotary Bonanza: Massive Mazda Barn Find
In the vintage sports car market, there’s a clear demand for old-school Rotary-powered Mazdas, especially models like the RX-3 and RX-2. I’ve seen absolutely trashed rustbuckets dragged home as long as the engine was still in place, and survivor-grade… more»
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44k Miles! Super-Clean 1985 Mazda RX-7 GS
Wedge styling, rotary power, and a two-passenger configuration made Mazda’s first-generation RX-7 one unique ride. This 1985 Mazda RX-7 GS in Uniontown, Ohio has accumulated fewer than 45,000 miles in its lifetime, mostly serving its original owner from purchase… more»
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1970 Datsun 240Z Survivor!
This gorgeous 1970 Datsun 240Z is an unrestored example, wearing mostly original paint and other details that suggest it has led a charmed life. The seller notes the nose panel sports many original details that have been lost over… more»
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3,400 Original Miles: 1976 Honda Elsinore MT 125
As I continue to help clean out the property in North Georgia that I’ve written about here on Barn Finds a few times, I’m learning more and more about enduro bikes from the 1960s and 70s. My friend has… more»
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SuburBeetle! Subaru BRAT-VW Beetle Mashup
This one is a bit hard to categorize: is it a 1985 Subaru Brat or a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle? Or, some sort of Frankenproject dreamed up by either an overachieving or underachieving person adept in fabrication. A shop project?… more»
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Non-Turbo T-Top: 1983 Datsun 280ZX
The Nissan S130 platform has been recognized as a classic 1980s sports car for the last few decades. From pop culture references to all levels of professional racing, Nissan’s flagship coupe always had the looks and performance to preserve… more»
