Japanese Classic Cars

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»

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»

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»

Garage Find: 1984 Nissan 300ZX

This is the scene so many of us hope to find: a dusty, desirable car that hasn’t been sitting beneath an open roof for decades with rust holes the size of your fist in the A-pillar. The seller of… more»

Twin-Engine Powered! 1984 Honda CRX

It must be Tiny Twin-Engine Freak season because this crazy 1984 Honda CRX in Oxford, Florida is almost as insane as the Twin V8 Yugo from December of 2020. Dual Honda Accord engines power the diminutive two-seater: one in… more»

Forgotten Liftback: 1977 Toyota Celica GT

This1 1977 Toyota Celica GT Liftback is a collector’s item, believe it or not, with a strong following among fans of vintage Japanese cars and the Toyota brand at large. This one may not be your first choice for… more»

Rare RHD Sportster! 1966 Toyota Sports 800

Festooned with ducts, bug-eyed and rusty, dented and sans powertrain, this rare Japanese sports car awaits an optimistic new owner with a budget and a vision. The 1966 Toyota Sports 800 in Meridian, Mississippi occupied a barn for 25… more»

Estate Find: 1985 Subaru GL Turbo 4×4 Wagon

This 1985 Subaru GL Turbo 4×4 wagon was a one-owner car since it was sold new in California 35 years ago. The owner, who was 92 years old, recently passed away and the seller got it from the estate…. more»

Early Example: 1967 Datsun 2000 Roadster

This 1967 Datsun 2000 Roadster is an early production example that needs restoring. It is a numbers-matching classic with no rust issues for the buyer to tackle. The seller is an enthusiast who had planned on returning the vehicle… more»

Highly Original Early Z! 1970 Datsun 240Z

Japan’s Pony Car goes by a single letter, “Z.” The 1969 Datsun 240Z brought sexy long hood / short deck styling in a smaller scale than the Chevrolet Camaro, Dodge Challenger, Plymouth Barracuda, and the car that named the… more»

Start Your Own Shop? Honda Motorcycle Collection

There comes a point when you accumulate so much stuff that it’s hard to know where to begin when it comes time to wind down the stash. In the case of one Honda motorcycle enthusiast in Montana, he’s unloading… more»

22,467 Mile VR4: 1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT

When it comes to early 90s supercars, the Toyota Supra, Nissan 300ZX, and Mazda RX7 almost immediately come to mind. Thought of less often is the Mitsubishi 3000GT, which I suspect is because so many of the cars sold… more»

No Reserve Survivor: 1970 Honda CT-70

If you want to try your hand at flipping a collectible vehicle but don’t want the hassle of storing a car while waiting for it to sell, may I suggest a mini bike? These seem to be one of… more»

Stored 45 Years! 1974 Kawasaki H2 Mach IV 750

The legend of the “widow-maker” Kawasaki 750 is, well, legendary. Two-stroke motorcycles are generally quick anyway but one such as this 1974 Kawasaki H2 Mach IV 750 is stupid-fast and they can be dangerous in the wrong hands. But,… more»

Stored 35 Years: 1978 Dodge Colt

Based on the Mitsubishi Lancer, this 1978 Dodge Colt looks like a hidden treasure. This one would have been mine a couple of years ago in my quest to own several garages and storage units full of vintage Japanese… more»

BF EXCLUSIVE: Back to the Georgia Collection!

As some of you may recall, I’ve been helping a friend with a massive stash of vintage cars and trucks in the north Georgia mountains unload some of his inventory. Because of the restrictions around air travel and having… more»

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