The auction for this Toyota 4Runner is wrapping up shortly, and is listed in a no reserve format – a surprise for such a desirable specimen. These first-generation 4Runners show no sign of slowing down value-wise, and the rising… more»
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No Reserve Pickup Project: 1972 Datsun 521
We recently saw a nice Nissan 720 pickup and this is an ancestor of that truck. So basically, whenever an older 521 pickup complains about something related to the newer pickup, the younger 720 pickup would say, “Ok, boomer”… more»
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Pair of Projects: 1973 Datsun 240Z
While Nissan had been trying to get a foothold into the U.S. as early as the late 1950s, it was the 240Z sports car that helped them cross the hurdle. Introduced in the U.S. for 1970, sales of the… more»
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Tidy Off-Roader: 1980 Toyota Hilux SR5 Pickup
For those readers that have ever watched Top Gear UK, you will know that the presenters tried their best to kill a Toyota Hilux, but it somehow managed to survive some of the most brutal torture that you can… more»
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Early Imports: Pair of 1972 Honda Z600s
Until the early 1970s, Honda was known in the U.S. for their motorcycles. 2-wheel riding became more and more popular, helped by advertising campaigns like “You Meet the Nicest People on a Honda.” They started dipping their toes in… more»
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Rare 10th Anniversary Model: 1980 Datsun 280ZX
This 1980 Datsun 280ZX is one of a very small batch of 10th Anniversary Models not painted in the more widely seen black and gold editions, making it one of 500 sporting a red and black color combo. This… more»
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Perfect Patina? 1986 Nissan 720 4×4
Patina is one of those words that a person either is on board with or any time it’s used it’s like fingernails on a chalkboard. Wait, do we all know what a chalkboard is? Just checking, I don’t think… more»
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California LUV: 1980 Chevrolet LUV 4×4
Badge engineering was a big thing starting in the 1960s, or that’s when it really started to hit its stride. This isn’t a full list of countries, but British, French, German, and Japanese vehicles were often rebadged as American… more»
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Rare SportBike: 1985 Honda MB-5
When it comes to vintage motorcycles, dirt bikes, and scooters, you really have your choice of any number of makes and models that could serve as a worthy restoration project. Big bikes, small bikes, fast bikes, slow bikes –… more»
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Triple Weber Conversion: 1971 Datsun 240Z
While we tend to swoon over bone-stock survivors on this page, there’s a lot to be said for driver-quality cars upgraded with some sensible enhancements that don’t distort the original spirit of the car. This 1971 Datsun 240Z is… more»
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Garage Find Survivor: 1976 Datsun 280Z
This 1976 Datsun 280Z has been in the seller’s garage for some time and represents a rarely seen model that captures the essence of the original design before the Z car became a heavier and more feature-laden grand tourer,… more»
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Lemon Longroof: 1978 Datsun 510 Station Wagon
The Datsun 510 is one of the more desirable vintage sports sedans of the 1960s, competing with the BMW 2002 as the car of choice if you wanted a vehicle that could hustle but needed the convenience of a… more»
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49K Actual Miles: 1988 Toyota Hilux 4×4
Toyota pickups continue to attract a crowd on the major auction sites, and it’s amazing how many owners purchased one of the best workhorses there is and then babied it like it would fracture under any semblance of hard… more»
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Super Sammy: 440-Powered 1986 Suzuki Samurai
The Suzuki Samurai has long been a favorite of fans of vintage Japanese cars and the off-road crowd for years, as it’s equally appealing as an affordable trail bruiser and an appreciating youngtimer classic. But one thing it’s never… more»
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Boat Included: 1985 Toyota 4Runner + 1983 Skater 18S
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»
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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»
