One of the comments I make most frequently to salvage yard owners is that they should put their most unusual or special parts cars and trucks online, somewhere, anywhere, in order to drive foot traffic and phone calls. Few… more»
Japanese Classic Cars
Jan 22, 2019 • Classifieds • 14 Comments
EXCLUSIVE: 1963 Nissan Patrol L60 Soft Top
What Makes It Special? I purchased this Nissan from the original owner in 2015. At that time, the Patrol had 5,591 original miles on it. I have put approximately 1,100 miles on the Patrol since. Currently has 6,653 original… more»
Jan 19, 2019 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Top Shelf Example: 1985 Honda Civic Wagovan
Despite the craze for mildly inflated sedans sitting on lifted suspensions and posing as SUVs, the concept of a spacious vehicle that remained easy to drive is nothing new. The Honda Wagovan was one of the foremost pioneers of… more»
Jan 19, 2019 • For Sale • 2 Comments
Snow-Bound Sun Lover: 1967 Datsun 1600 Roadster
What a forlorn looking sight. This Datsun 1600 Roadster is made for enjoying fun in the sun, and to see it sitting in the snow feels wrong. These are pretty looking cars, and they are fun to drive, especially… more»
Jan 18, 2019 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Luxo-Barge Combo: 1970 Toyota Crown Sedans
The listing for this pair of Toyota Crowns begins with a pledge to find a new home for these rare cruisers by the end of the weekend – and it was first posted two months ago. Perhaps there’s a… more»
Jan 18, 2019 • Our Projects • 13 Comments
Jeff’s Junkyard Finds: 1986 Isuzu Trooper Rescue!
As many of our readers now know, I have a slight addiction to rescuing vehicles from salvage yard-type environments. At last count, of the five projects I own, three of them have literally been pulled from a salvage yard… more»
Jan 18, 2019 • Exclusives • 14 Comments
EXCLUSIVE: Rare 1981 SanFu Electric
Reader Chad M has decided to part ways with what could be the holy grail of Subaru Kei trucks/vans. Prior to being known here in the States for building all-wheel-drive rally cars, Subaru was primarily focused on building affordable… more»
Jan 16, 2019 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Preserved Z-Car: 1985 Nissan 300ZX
At just $5,750 – with the option to submit a best offer – this clean, survivor-grade 1985 Nissan 300ZX looks like a very good deal, made even sweeter as it’s equipped with the desirable 5-speed manual. Wearing California blue… more»
Jan 15, 2019 • Auctions • 11 Comments
Cleared For Takeoff: 1990 Toyota Sera
If you’ve seen one gullwing-doored Toyota you’ve seen ’em all.. What?! This unusual vehicle is a 1990 Toyota Sera and yes, those gullwing doors are factory correct. It’s listed here on eBay in New Port Richey, Florida. The current bid… more»
Jan 13, 2019 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Acty of Kindness: 1981 Honda Acty Street
You meet the nicest people on (or, in) a Honda. We all remember that famous slogan in regards to their two-wheel offerings in the 1960s. This 1981 Honda Acty Street van has kind eyes – headlights – and it would… more»
Jan 12, 2019 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Mysterious Utility: 1992 Isuzu MU
Here in America, lots of things are good. But some things that aren’t include how we are repeatedly sent the crappiest versions of otherwise bad-ass trucks and off-road-friendly rigs that would challenge any Wrangler owner for global wheeling domination…. more»
Jan 11, 2019 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Junkyard Rescue: 1971 Datsun 240Z
This 1971 Datsun 240Z has been languishing in a Texas junkyard for the past 15 years before being extricated and posted on eBay for slae. This is a desirable early model that retains a motor and transmission but no… more»
Jan 9, 2019 • For Sale • 8 Comments
1-of-1: 1970 Honda NIII 360 Super Deluxe
This little Honda NIII 360 is a great example of a Kei Car, and looking at it you will notice a couple of things. The first is that it appears to be in reasonable condition for its age. The… more»
Jan 7, 2019 • For Sale • 11 Comments
$3,700 OBO: 1979 Subaru 4WD Wagon
I don’t know what it is about the first-generation Subaru Leone wagon that brings out the artist in people. Maybe it’s because artists tend to gravitate towards them but it’s a rare online listing that just shows photos of a… more»
Jan 7, 2019 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Dusty Louvers: 20+ Years Stored Datsun 280Z
If you’re thinking this 1978 Datsun 280Z has about 20 years’ worth of dust, you’d be correct. The listing on craigslist is short and sweet, simply noting that it’s been parked for two decades and doesn’t run (surprise, surprise)…. more»
Jan 6, 2019 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Clean and Original: 1976 Datsun 280Z 2+2
The owner of this 1976 Datsun has referred to it a number of times in the advertisement as a 280ZX, but it is a 280Z, as the ZX wasn’t introduced until 1978. Regardless, this is a fairly clean car,… more»
