Japanese Classic Cars

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1-Of-147: 1982 Honda Prelude Convertible

When I first saw this Honda Prelude Convertible, I initially thought that it was one of the cars that had been modified by Solaire, a company contracted to perform conversions on behalf of Honda. However, there seem to be… more»

EXCLUSIVE: Round Four at the Georgia Collection

As some of you likely know, I am helping to clear out a large collection of salvage and project vehicles from a private owner. You can read more about the collection here in Part I; here in Part II; and… more»

Big Red: 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ60

There was a time where one could barely give away an old import SUV, but that day is rapidly passing. Land Cruisers like this 1986 FJ60, which just happens to be for sale here on craigslist in Red Lion,… more»

Hyper Hatch: 1985 Plymouth Colt GTS Turbo

Pocket-rocket, hot-hatch, whatever a person calls this 1985 Plymouth Colt GTS Turbo, it’s one appealing car. Or, it is to me and a few million other fans of captive imports that are fun to drive. This turbo hatch can… more»

7,000 Mile Survivor: 1986 Mazda RX-7

In 1986, Mazda introduced the second generation of its rotary-powered sports car, the RX-7. Known as the FC, this generation of the RX-7 earned lots of praise from critics for its nimble handling skills and handsome design. While the… more»

Unlikely Survivor: 92k Mile 1982 Honda Civic

The Honda Civic is one of those vehicles that has earned a bit of an unfair reputation amongst enthusiasts. Sure, there are countless examples of terribly modified Civics, but the compact also represents an affordable and accessible platform with… more»

One Owner 1993 Toyota SR5 Xtra Cab 4×4

It’s hard to believe that 1993 was already 26 years ago now, maybe older than a decent percentage of Barn Finds readers are. This one-owner 1993 Toyota SR5 Xtra Cab 4×4 pickup can be found listed here on eBay… more»

Stored 25 Years: 1969 Datsun 2000

Datsun had a winner on its hands with the “Fairlady”, although the name wouldn’t have been a winner for the U.S. market, to say the least. This 1969 Datsun 2000 Roadster can be found here on craigslist just northeast… more»

Jump Seats, No Cyclops? 1983 Subaru BRAT GL

Wow, this is about the nicest 1983 Subaru BRAT that I have ever seen. It looks almost like new which is no small feat since we’ve all seen so many of them that weren’t in even remotely this condition…. more»

Awesome Aussie: 1990 Toyota SR5 4×4 Diesel

This 1990 Toyota Hilux SR5 4×4 diesel crew cab is one rugged beast. The seller says that they imported it from Australia and it’s titled in Decatur, Georgia where they have it listed here on eBay. The current bid… more»

A Bit of Fun: 1998 Mitsuoka Viewt

Okay, people. You can stop rubbing your eyes because this isn’t an oddly squashed Jaguar. What you have here is a quirky little Japanese creation called the Viewt, and it is the product of a company with quite a… more»

Chop Top: 1980 Toyota Stepside Pickup

It’s hard to tell that this 1980 Toyota stepside pickup has a secret or two by looking at this opening photo but it has an interesting story. This stormy stepside can be found here on eBay in Charlotte, North… more»

Texas Field Find: 1979 Dodge D-50 Sport

It must be fairly dry in Early, Texas where the seller found this 1979 Dodge D-50 Sport pickup sitting in a field. The seller has this bright and solid project truck posted here on eBay with an unmet opening… more»

READER AD:1969 Datsun Sports 1600 Roadster

Finding a classic roadster project car that hasn’t succumbed to rust and rot is always a good starting point, and that appears to be the case with this 1969 Datsun 1600. It needs restoration, but the new owner will… more»

No Reserve HJ47: 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser Truck

When it comes to rugged and iconic trucks, Toyota’s Land Cruiser is a favorite around the world. Globally, the model was available in various body styles, such as this 1984 Land Cruiser Truck that is available here on eBay… more»

Pint Sized Project: 1970 Subaru 360 Deluxe

The Subaru 360 is a car that I’ve always wanted to drive, but it is one where I have my doubts that this will ever happen. Our resident Kei car specialist, Scotty Gilbertson, has said in the past that… more»

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