I’m a huge fan of just about everything that Toyota manufactured during the 1970s and 1980s – whether it was passenger vehicles or trucks, the company always seemed to hit the nail on the head in terms of performance,… more»
Japanese Classic Cars
Final RWD Model: 1985 Toyota Celica GT-S Convertible
From its inception, the Toyota Celica was a rear-wheel-drive sports car, but this changed following the 1985 model year – at that point, the Celica was completely redesigned, mostly utilizing a front-wheel-drive layout, though the homologation special All-Trac all-wheel-drive… more»
No Reserve: Low-Mile 1985 Toyota Supra
Though the fourth generation of Toyota’s Supra performance car has been a fan favorite for a long time, earlier models of the Supra gained popularity in recent years, especially after the release of the new A90 Supra. This especially… more»
41K Mile Supercar: 1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4
The Mitsubishi 3000GT can oftentimes be lumped into a category of being a generic, tired used car given the base model SL and top-spec VR4 had similar looks. But rest assured, VR4 examples like the one shown here are… more»
Amazing Condition: 1989 Chrysler Conquest TSi
This Chrysler Conquest is my personal car and I know I’m going to regret letting it go! I’m always on the hunt though and another car caught my attention. This Conquest has to be one of the nicest examples… more»
Mid-Engined V6: 1984 Honda Civic
There’s no denying that the 1984 Honda Civic, while well-built, didn’t offer a lot of performance or excitement. One look at this Civic with its low stance, big alloys, and the boxy fender flares, suggests that this is anything… more»
Suzuki Powered? 1972 Honda Z600 4×4
Japan’s kei-class vehicles had several requirements in order to meet the standards and enjoy the tax advantages, one of which was a maximum height of two meters. This custom 1972 Honda Z600 4×4 may not meet that requirement anymore… more»
37K Miles Of Super! 1985 Toyota Supra
Having owned a 1983 Celica GT, clearly one of my favorite cars, this similarly bodied 1985 Toyota Supra caught my attention, and that’s before even delving into its fantastic condition. I wish I had been able to make the… more»
Rusty Rotary Barn Find: 1973 Mazda RX-2
A car like this 1973 Mazda RX-2 is for a staunch enthusiast, preferably one that cashed out on a portion of their stock portfolio. This will not be an easy restoration project but they are valuable cars in nice… more»
Ran Before Dismantled: 1986 Honda Z50R
Here is an interesting bit of two-wheeled motormobilia, a Honda Z50 mini bike. I’m used to older style minibikes, simple steel frames frequently powered by the Briggs and Straton horizontal shaft motor “borrowed” from your father’s lawn-mower, but not… more»
The Other One: 1985 Yamaha YT125 Tri-Moto
Most of us know of the famous Honda ATC90, arguably the one that started it all in 1970, as in the three-wheeler craze. This is the other one, or one of the other ones as many motorcycle companies made… more»
Never This Nice: 1986 Suzuki Samurai
Not too long ago, more than a few of us would have found it surprising if the crystal ball of car valuations pointed to a Suzuki Samurai closing in on $10,000 on eBay. But in recent years, many collector… more»
Boosted Hauler: 1986 Toyota SR5 Xtracab Turbo
The fourth-generation Toyota pickup was the first to offer their version of the extended cab which they called the Xtracab. This 1986 Toyota SR5 Turbo pickup has that Xtracab configuration and it also has a turbocharged engine. This great-looking… more»
Classifieds Find: 1987 Honda CR-X Si
Hot hatches can be some of the most satisfying driver’s cars that money can buy. They might not possess the outright performance of a muscle car, but they are an enormous amount of fun when pointed at a piece… more»
















