For decades, the world of the mid-engined sports car had been dominated by Italian manufacturers such as Ferrari and Lamborghini. Honda looked at that market segment, decided that they wanted a piece of it, so set about creating a… more»
Japanese Classic Cars
Apr 13, 2019 • For Sale • 12 Comments
37k Original Miles: 1969 Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser
For many years, Toyota has extensively tested its various Land Cruiser models in the Australian outback. They have long felt that this environment provides one of the World’s toughest testing environments, both in temperature, and terrain. Having spent some… more»
Apr 12, 2019 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Dry Docked Since 1977: 1970 Subaru 360 Yacht
We have seen a lot of rare cars here and that usually involves some sort of monster V8 muscle car from the 1970s. This is mos-def (as no Subaru owner said, ever) not a monster V8 car but for… more»
Apr 11, 2019 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Ahead Of Its Time: 2001 Isuzu VehiCROSS
Crossover SUVs are the most popular segment of vehicles among the general public, and it’s somewhat of a shame – these appliances are often operated in an absent-minded manner, but even worse, they lack any type of character. Even… more»
Apr 10, 2019 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Wholesale Auction Find: 1987 Nissan 300ZX
When an older car that worked its way through the wholesale dealer auction world shows up for sale on eBay, I’m always intrigued. This 1987 Nissan 300ZX bears the signs of a potentially decent project that ended up as… more»
Apr 10, 2019 • For Sale • 53 Comments
Stored 20 Years: Rust-Free 1973 Dodge Colt
A lot of us have lived long enough to remember Chrysler’s early-1970s foray into rebadging small cars in order to compete with what GM and Ford were offering at the time. This rust-free, two-owner 1973 Dodge Colt is a… more»
Apr 8, 2019 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Rarest of the Rare? 1967 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ45LV
We may think the idea of a comfortable SUV that can take the family and tackle the trail is a new concept, but the FJ45-series Toyota Land Cruiser says otherwise. This one is a rare FJ45LV, which effectively translates… more»
Apr 8, 2019 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Is This 1973 Datsun 240Z Beyond Help?
At what point do you look at a classic car and decide that it may well be beyond salvation? That is the question that faces us with this 1973 Datsun 240Z. We’ve seen some really nice examples of the… more»
Apr 7, 2019 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Oddball Pickup: 1973 Toyota Corona Mark II
While the 1st Generation of the Toyota Corona Mark II remained in production from 1968 until 1972, the Mark II Pickup carried over through until 1974. Today they are not a common sight, so finding one in reasonable condition… more»
Apr 6, 2019 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Classic Commuter: 1978 Honda CVCC Wagon
One of the most overlooked genres of classics is old Japanese commuter cars. Granted, parts aren’t plentiful, nor are decent examples often readily available for sale. Well, this 1978 Honda CVCC station wagon is a decent example, for sure…. more»
Apr 5, 2019 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Micro Project: 1970 Subaru 360 Deluxe
Like a lot of microcars and other unusual vehicles, a car like this 1970 Subaru 360 Deluxe doesn’t usually go over real well in the hallowed halls of Barn Finds where it’s more about American muscle cars and trucks,… more»
Apr 4, 2019 • For Sale • 46 Comments
Sealed Away: 2001 Acura Integra Type-R
Whenever you see a barn that’s got a sealed off room made of plywood, you can’t help but wonder what is inside it. There are endless possibilities of what could be stashed away in it. Well, in the case… more»
Apr 2, 2019 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Brand New 1987 Dodge Colt Vista
Finding a low mileage “collector” car is always special, but not nearly as surprising as finding super low mileage economy car like this Colt. According to the seller, this car was parked in a dealership and was simply never… more»
Apr 1, 2019 • Classifieds • 65 Comments
READER AD: 1970 Kawasaki H1 MACH III Triple 6
When this Kawasaki was new, it was a serious performance machine with a top speed of 120 mph and the capability of running a 13-second quarter mile. All that performance came from a 500 cc 3-cylinder engine, triple Mikuni… more»
Mar 31, 2019 • Exclusives • 10 Comments
EXCLUSIVE: 1980 Toyota Celica Supra 5-Speed
As some of you likely know, I am helping to clear out a large collection of project and parts vehicles from a private owner. You can read more about the collection here. As we move ahead with the process,… more»
Mar 30, 2019 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Rust-Free Z Car: 1976 Datsun 280Z
This 1976 Datsun 280Z basically appears to be a solid car that the new owner could drive and enjoy as it is. However, I’m pretty sure that they will probably want to undertake some restoration work fairly quickly to… more»
