When you’ve seen a car since your earliest days of being in the hobby, it’s easy to get complacent. Another day, another Porsche, Camaro, Rolls Royce, and so on. But then a vehicle comes along that you’re quite familiar… more»
Japanese Classic Cars
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38k-Mile Econobox: 1980 Plymouth Arrow
In the early days of subcompact cars, Ford and General Motors rolled out their own products. The Ford Pinto and Chevrolet Vega are two such examples. Chrysler went another direction, using badged-engineered versions of Japanese cars carrying Dodge and… more»
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Well-Kept Classic Pickup: 1981 Toyota Hilux
Compact Toyota pickups from the early 1980s have quietly become some of the most sought-after trucks on the market, and this 1981 Toyota Hilux Regular Cab Short Bed listed here on craigslist in Dupont, Colorado, shows why. Simple, durable,… more»
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Tiny Two-Stroke Twin: 1970 Yamaha HS1 90
Said to be the smallest production twin-cylinder motorcycle at the time, Yamaha’s HS1 wasn’t a powerhouse, but even at 89-cc, this was a fun bike to ride if you didn’t expect it to be a stoplight beast. This 1970… more»
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5K Mile Mail Truck: 1997 Honda CRV
A slightly under-the-radar component of survivor vehicles are those that are used for marketing to postal carriers. Yes, this is real, especially for rural postal carriers who often can’t use the standard-issue trucks from the USPS. This is because… more»
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Subaru Dealer Trade: 1991 Nissan 300ZX
There was a time when the used car lot of a new car dealer would hold all sorts of treasures. These days, it seems like those trade-in surprises are few and far between, but cars like this 1991 Nissan… more»
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Imported From Japan: 1987 Suzuki Alto Walkthrough Van
There are several areas in my town where an older home is frequently torn down, followed by the construction of a pair of what we call tall-and-skinny houses on the property. The first thing that came to mind when… more»
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Updated Hauler! 1968 Datsun 510 Wagon
Faded blue paint and a poor man’s carbon fiber hood (black primer) fly the tuner flag high on this never-restored 1968 Datsun 510, and after reportedly sitting for 15 years, it’s back on the road with a host of… more»
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Rare Wagon: 1997 Toyota Caldina GT-T
If you’re looking for a vehicle that’s both a station wagon and something the other guy won’t have, this 1997 Toyota Caldina could fit the bill. The Caldina (aka Toyota Karudina) was produced for the Japanese market, so it… more»
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Rare Turbo Coupe: 1988 Mazda MX6 GT
The 198os were an interesting time for Japanese sport compacts. The automakers were beginning to move away from simply building fuel-sipping commuters, realizing they had the opportunity to take some of those humble front-wheel drives cars and make them… more»
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Texas Freeway-Approved: 1969 Kawasaki 175 F2
The seller has this bike listed as a Bushwacker, but the Bushwacker is an on/off-road version of Kawasaki’s 175, with beefed-up handlebars, an upswept exhaust, and more off-road features. This is clearly a street bike. This 1969 Kawasaki 175… more»
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Once Forgotten: 1972 Datsun 240Z Barn Find
The Nissan Fairlady Z hit the streets in Japan in 1969 as an alternative to the European sports cars, which had become popular. A year later, it came to the U.S. as the Datsun 240Z since Nissan cars weren’t… more»
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1998 Honda Accord Custom Pickup
There are a few times when a custom creation can be almost inexplicable, and this 1998 Honda Accord could be described as one such automobile. It’s important to note that the owner is none-too-pleased here either, even suggesting he’s… more»
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Original? 1979 Toyota Celica ST Sport Coupe
This great-looking, somewhat faded 1979 Toyota Celica ST Sport Coupe is from the middle of the second-generation redesign of this iconic model. The big bumpers do it no favors in the looks department, but otherwise, it’s hard to beat… more»
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5-Speed Survivor: 1981 Honda Prelude
Typically, you try not to get too excited when you see an enthusiast vehicle for sale that has a higher-than-normal price tag owing to its supposedly outstanding condition. This is especially so when the car is located north of… more»
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Dakar Royalty: 1992 Mitsubishi Pajero
By this point, we’ve all seen the legions of JDM imports coming into the U.S. at a dizzying pace. The market for these intriguing kei vehicles, sports cars, and other forbidden fruit is surely becoming saturated to the point… more»
