If you say the words “Brubaker Box,” you will have my attention. Short of saving another actual human’s life, I will stop whatever I’m doing and follow you to were one lurks, sitting in the brush or the back… more»
Japanese Classic Cars
Mar 30, 2019 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Overlooked S-Chassis: 1987 Nissan 200SX SE
When it comes to Nissan’s beloved S-Chassis vehicles, most people focus on the S13 240SX that the company manufactured from 1989-1994, as well as the models that followed it. However, this 1987 Nissan 200SX SE that is here on… more»
Mar 28, 2019 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Cherry Survivor: 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser
The FJ60 chassis of Toyota’s Land Cruiser SUV has earned its status as an icon over time, thanks to its impressive off-road capabilities and unmistakable styling. There is a constant demand for these classy Toyotas, especially examples like this… more»
Mar 27, 2019 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Modern Classic? Low-Mileage 1998 Toyota 4Runner
It’s incredible to me that one of my former roommates absolutely destroyed a 4Runner like this less than 10 years ago, driving that stunningly-reliable rig to a salt-encrusted demise. Now, they’re borderline collector’s items, following in the footsteps of… more»
Mar 27, 2019 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Survivor 1977 Toyota Celica GT Liftback
It’s nearly impossible to look at the first-generation Toyota Celica and find it anything other than lovely. If you’re a skeptic of this lovely little Japanese sports car, this immaculate 1977 Celica GT Liftback that is here on eBay… more»
Mar 25, 2019 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Toyota Jackpot: 1979 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40
It can be a hard pill to swallow when ill health forces a person to part with their long-term project vehicle, but sadly, that’s the fate that has befallen the owner of this Land Cruiser. After 10-years of work,… more»
Mar 24, 2019 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Cheap Roadster: 1964 Datsun Roadster 1500 Project
Datsun’s Roadster models are tiny, yet elegant convertibles, but unfortunately, rust issues have claimed countless examples throughout the years. Despite having a handful of issues that deem it a project, this 1964 Datsun Roadster that Barn Finds reader Andria… more»
Mar 20, 2019 • For Sale • 58 Comments
Beached Econobox: 1987 Toyota Tercel
For a week or so in the early 2000s, I borrowed my uncle’s 1987 Corolla wagon. It was a bit smaller than this 1987 Toyota Tercel wagon, but still a very decent little hustler and hauler for not much… more»
Mar 19, 2019 • For Sale • 5 Comments
32k Genuine Miles: 1986 Nissan 300ZX
Although it was descended from the iconic 240Z, the Nissan 300ZX was a very different beast. Where the 240Z was more of a hardened sports car, the 300ZX was designed to be more of a sports tourer. This 1986… more»
Mar 17, 2019 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Diesel Datsun: 1981 Datsun King Cab Pickup
Introduced in 1980 to replace the Datsun 620, the 720 brought styling that was crisper in an era when vehicles were developing squarer body styles. The 720 was available in standard and King Cab variants when our feature vehicle… more»
Mar 17, 2019 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Lowest Mileage FJ80? 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser
A few months ago, I thought I’d grab an early 90s Toyota Land Cruiser on the cheap to use as a daily driver that could still perform family duties. Consider me shocked to see FJ80 Land Cruisers regularly trading… more»
Mar 17, 2019 • For Sale • 5 Comments
DIY project: 1965 Datsun Fairlady Convertible
A little piece of trivia: the original Datsun Fairlady was named after the Broadway musical “My Fair Lady.” Much like the character of Eliza Doolittle in the Broadway production, a working-class woman who was “made over” in a bid… more»
Mar 16, 2019 • For Sale • 19 Comments
50k Mile Micro-Mini RV: 1985 Toyota Sunrader
Those of you who are lucky enough to live in a more temperate climate than a few million of us igloo dwellers live in, you’re lucky in that you can use a vehicle like this 1985 Toyota Sunrader throughout… more»
Mar 16, 2019 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Worth Six Figures? 1994 Toyota Supra Twin Turbo
Admittedly, I grew up watching The Fast and the Furious and playing video games like Tokyo Xtreme Racer, so I have an appreciation for ’90s sports cars and the tuning culture. While I prefer ’60s and ’70s classics, I… more»
Mar 16, 2019 • For Sale • 7 Comments
No Reserve Driver: 1994 Toyota Celica GT
Here’s a car you don’t see in this sort of condition often: a 1994 Toyota Celica GT, with only 63,475 miles and looking every part of a survivor. This isn’t even the top-shelf spec, making it all the more… more»
Mar 14, 2019 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Compact Off-Roaders: Two Suzuki Jimny Projects
Many US-based readers are familiar with the Suzuki Samurai, an extremely off-road capable (albeit underpowered) mini SUV, which was also known as the Jimny in some global markets. The original Jimny was never officially never sold in the States,… more»
