Japanese Classic Cars

Turbo Survivor: 1987 Toyota 4Runner SR5

There is nothing quite like getting away from the rat race and pitching a tent in the untamed wilderness. There is also nothing wrong with finding your way to those locations in a degree of luxury and comfort. That… more»

Nicest One Left? 39k Mile 1980 Datsun 210

As with most Japanese carmakers, Nissan’s naming system in the 1970s and 80s was more than a little confusing. It makes even those of us who consider ourselves fans and aficionados of vintage Japanese vehicles scratch our heads a… more»

Limited Production 4×4: 1999 Isuzu VehiCROSS

As enthusiasts, we often complain that the concept vehicles look nothing like their production variant, a scenario that is deemed disappointing because the concept is usually better looking than the mass-produced version. The Isuzu VehiCROSS is one of the… more»

Fastest Accelerating Bike? 1975 Kawasaki H2 750

Internal combustion engines usually have an even number of cylinders; lawnmowers and motorcycles are frequently a single, or a bike can be a double too. Fours, in-line sixes, V6s and V8s are the province of cars and trucks. There… more»

No Reserve Time Capsule: 1988 Toyota 4Runner

This 1988 Toyota 4Runner is an impressive survivor, with just 77,000 one-owner miles and maintained since new at a local Toyota dealer. The body is in outstanding condition with nary a sign of rust, and the original paint and… more»

Planet Blue Survivor: 1975 Honda CB750

When it comes to vintage motorcycles, I’ll admit that I wish I knew a bit more about them. Over the years, I’ve seen numerous bikes left at junkyards for likely simple no-start issues, and have passed by them simply… more»

Low-Mile MX-5! 1993 Mazda Miata

In the realm of affordable, fun classics that are heating up rapidly, early Miatas like this ’93 are in the most-wanted category. It’s up for bids here on eBay, in Flanders NJ, and has less than 48 hours left… more»

Clean California Coupe: 1984 Toyota Celica GT

This 1984 Toyota Celica GT coupe is rare survivor of the notchback body style and one of the last years of the rear wheel drive Celica. This example is a California car that shows none of the usual cancer… more»

16,000 Original Miles: 1991 Mazda Miata

This 1991 Mazda Miata has just 16,000 miles from new, and the seller is quite confident it is the only one left in the world in this sort of condition. I’m not sure whether that claim holds any water,… more»

Vintage Pocket Rocket! 1975 Honda z50 Mini Trail

Honda 50’s are very fun! Whether you’re a youngster learning to ride a motorcycle or a kid at heart trying to squeeze your adult body onto a mini bike, they are a blast. This one is from 1975 and… more»

9k-Mile Survivor: 1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata

Mazda’s MX-5 Miata took the world by storm upon its release by renewing the general public’s interest in affordable roadsters, an automotive category that was all but abandoned at the time. Though the company sold over 400,000 units of… more»

Timewarp Survivor: 37k Mile 1986 Mazda RX-7 GXL

When it comes to cars that stand out from their peers, it’s not always obvious what makes them special. In the case of this 1986 Mazda RX-7 GXL, it’s not a desirable turbocharged model or a final year convertible…. more»

FJ60 Survivor: 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser

This 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is a clean FJ60-series survivor, fresh from long-term ownership in New Mexico that has helped keep it in extremely well-preserved condition. The truck is part of a desirable class of square-body Japanese SUVs that… more»

Cool Kei Car: 1972 Honda Z600

There is a hardy group of individuals within the classic car fraternity that share a passion for Kei Cars. I don’t blame them, because while they might not possess the performance of a muscle car, they are an enormous… more»

Tidy Driver: 1972 Datsun 240Z

It’s always interesting how we will see no examples of a particular breed of classic car for an extended period, and then a few will appear on our desks here at Barn Finds in quick succession. That has been… more»

Rare 1967 Datsun 411 SSS Wagon

Most of us are familiar with Datsun’s famous 510 models in various body styles, but before that (yes) iconic line of cars, Nissan/Datsun produced the 410 and 411, also known as the Bluebird 410/411 in other markets. This rare… more»

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