Japanese Classic Cars

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READER AD: 1984 Nissan Datsun 300ZX

Early Datsun Z cars are big these days, with nice 240Zs fetching pretty serious money. While later examples, such as the 260, 280 and 300ZXs aren’t as desirable, they still are great cars and are definitely going up in… more»

Needs Batteries: 1994 Geo Solectria Force EV

“Needs batteries”. How many times have we seen that in relation to a car like this unusual 1994 Geo Solectria Force EV? Many times, but it’s an interesting car it can be found here on eBay in Ludlow, Massachusetts…. more»

Survivor 1987 Honda Civic Si With Just 15,475 miles!

Though it doesn’t have the performance pedigree of its successor, I enjoy the styling of the third-generation Honda Civic compact car quite a bit. This generation also introduced what is now a household name among those who enjoy performance… more»

READER AD: 30k Mile 1969 Toyota Land Cruiser!

Reader Sean M found this low mileage Land Cruiser survivor back in 2018. He bought it from a family member of the original owner. Clearly, the original owner took good care of this 4×4, with it showing minimal wear… more»

Solid Z-Car:1971 Datsun 240Z

With that long hood housing a six-cylinder engine, the short tail, and the ability to seat two people, it is easy to see how many motoring journalists of the day drew direct comparisons between the Datsun 240Z and the… more»

Rare Japanese Classic: 1979 Isuzu 117 XG

With styling that flowed from the pen of the legendary Giorgetto Giugiaro, the Isuzu 117 first surfaced as a prototype in 1966 at the Geneva Motor Show. It went into limited production in 1968, and into full-scale production for… more»

Cheap Arrow: 1976 Plymouth Arrow GS

In the spirit of 2019 craigslist ads, the seller has only nine words to say about this 1976 Plymouth Arrow GS, but they have provided more photos than usual so that’s good news. It can be found here on… more»

Offroad Camper: 1979 Toyota Chinook 4×4

Every time I see a vehicle like this 1979 Toyota Chinook 4×4 camper I think of a million ways that I could and probably should use something like this. This one can be found here on eBay in Port… more»

Four-Wheel Fun: 1988 Honda Civic Wagon RT4WD

One of my favorite models in Honda’s long history as an automaker is the Civic Wagon, especially when it features the company’s Real-Time 4WD system. Perhaps I’m biased because I once owned one of these fine Civic variants, but… more»

EXCLUSIVE: 1982 Honda V45 Magna Garage Find!

UPDATE 7/17/2019 – So, we just heard from Tom and he has an update for us! He was the title for the bike in hand and ready to sign over. He also checked to see if the engine will… more»

Rare Survivor: 1989 Isuzu I-Mark RS

The seller is correct in referring to this 1989 Isuzu I-Mark RS as a hen’s tooth, as in being about as rare and/or extinct as choppers on a chicken. This red rocket can be found here on craigslist in… more»

21K Mile Time Capsule: 1986 Toyota MR2

Despite being produced in fairly generous numbers, the first-generation Toyota MR2 doesn’t appear in time-warp condition as often as we might like. To make matters more complicated, a shocking number of them were equipped with automatic transmissions – why,… more»

1984 Dodge Power Ram 50 4×4 Turbodiesel

This 1984 Dodge Power Ram 50 4×4 5-speed diesel pickup is a major box-checker for me and apparently for a few other people seeing how the bids here on eBay are over $6,000 with three full days left on… more»

Time Capsule: 44k Mile 1982 Datsun 280ZX

It’s hardly a coincidence that I’ve started seeing more preserved Datsun S130s cruising around on nice summer days. As the generational shift continues, Gen Xers will begin buying up the cars of their youth, with vehicles like this clean… more»

Japanese Rolls-Royce: 1990 Toyota Century

While the Lexus is considered to be Toyota’s market leader across the globe, the Century fulfills that role back in the manufacturer’s home country. Widely regarded as the “Japanese Rolls Royce,” the owner of a Century wants for little… more»

Cheap Z Project? 1978 Datsun 280Z

When you hear the words, “Great project car”, there are seemingly infinite possibilities as to what that could mean. In the case of one seller, it’s a 1978 Datsun 280Z with a blown head gasket and roached interior. It… more»

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