The next owner of this 1985 Mazda RX7 is going to require both a sense of adventure and a certain amount of perseverance if they are to realize the seller’s vision for this car. It has received an engine… more»
Japanese Classic Cars
BF Exclusive: Jeff’s 1981 Toyota HiAce Van Project
As some of you likely recall, I rescued a highly unusual and rare Toyota HiAce van from my friend’s property in Georgia about four years ago. It has been a serious labor of love, thrusting me into new challenges… more»
Rare Ragtop: 1982 Toyota Corolla SR5 Griffith
We’ve all heard the phrase, “Just because something is rare doesn’t make it valuable.” A few of you would add “or, desirable…” on this one, I’m guessing. Nevertheless, this 1982 Toyota Corolla SR5 Griffith convertible is very rare but… more»
Sweet Survivor: 1967 Honda CB160 Sport
It’s vintage Honda week here at Barn Finds and I, for one, can’t see anything wrong with that. Most of us have good memories associated with either learning how to ride on a now-vintage motorcycle or own one or… more»
Small Survivor: 1984 Honda Z50R
Here’s another survivor Honda motorcycle, this one is extra small for those of us who are extra tall but for some odd reason like our motorcycles extra small. Why is that? Hmm… Reliving our childhood maybe, that’s my excuse… more»
528 Mile Trail 70! 1971 Honda CT70
I can’t think of another company that has made such an incredible variety of vehicle types over the decades, and they basically just got started after WWII in 1946. We all know their cars and motorcycles, but they also… more»
Custom Dually: 1993 Geo Metro Dually Pickup
Ummm… so yeah. Well, this is an unusual one. How much time do I have left? (looking at the director) I actually thrive on oddball vehicles like this 1993 Geo Metro dually pickup, so when an anonymous Barn Finds… more»
Simply Amazing: 1985 Toyota Celica GT-S Convertible
In the late 1980s my uncle had a 2nd generation Supra, so those and their 3rd generation Celica siblings have long been on my radar. If they haven’t been on yours, maybe this one will get them there. This… more»
Dealer Trade: 1983 Honda Prelude Survivor
One of my favorite discoveries remains ordinary cars traded in at the dealership that was purchased new at decades earlier. It really is like stepping into a time machine when gently used versions of cars that some of us… more»
Stored Since The 1990s! 1973 Honda CT90K4
It’s hard to argue with Honda’s successful line of small step-through motorcycles such as this 1973 Honda CT90K4, or Trail 90 – the company sold millions of them. I have owned one and they aren’t fast or anything that… more»
Owned Since ’77: 1974.5 Datsun 260Z
Cheap Z cars are quickly becoming a thing of the past, as this 1974 Datsun 260Z goes to show you. There was a time when the only models that achieved seriously strong prices were the earliest of the Z… more»
BF CHARITY AUCTION: 2003 Honda Accord EX SOLD!
UPDATE 7/23/2020 – After some back and forth emails, we are excited to announce that Tamir and barkford just closed a great deal for this Honda and it will be headed off to its new home soon! We also… more»
Worth Restoring? 1970 Datsun 240z
Early Z prices are quickly getting out of reach for many, so if you’ve been looking for a project to at least get your oar into that Z water, this 1970 example may be worth a look. It was… more»
Some Work Needed: 2001 Isuzu VehiCROSS
During their time in the United States, Isuzu was no stranger to manufacturing vehicles that stood out from the pack, and the VehiCROSS SUV was a testament to that. It was the brand’s “halo” vehicle, and in a lot… more»
Project Update: Jeff’s 1986 Isuzu Trooper Project
It’s been ages since I’ve provided an update on any of my project vehicles, and for that I apologize. A few things were happening, including a house move, the pending arrival of our second child, and of course, that… more»
71k Original Miles: 1983 Mazda RX-7 GSL
Update 7/23/20 – After nearly a year, this dusty RX7 is still on the market. Perhaps a realistic offer would take it home? From 9/25/19 – Following on from the success of the Series 1 RX-7, the Series 2… more»
















