Barn Finds

Low VIN: 1970 Datsun 240Z

Russ Dixon — Sun, 13 Aug 2023 11:00:00 +0000

The Datsun 240Z (and later 260Z and 280Z) was Nissan’s Japanese answer to those economical European sports cars. And they turned out to be more reliable than some of their British competitors. The 240Z first appeared in 1969 and...

Minty Hilux: 1983 Toyota Pickup 4×4

Jeff Lavery — Sat, 12 Aug 2023 23:00:00 +0000

It’s amazing how a once-utilitarian vehicle has suddenly become a collectible showpiece. This 1983 Toyota Hilux 4×4 pickup looks absolutely perfect sitting on color-matched steel wheels with the period-correct decals running down the sides. The old-school Toyota pickup has...

Stuck In Low Gear: 1974 Honda ATC90

Scotty Gilbertson — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 23:00:11 +0000

Many sources list the Honda US90, the predecessor to the ATC90, as “the first ATV.” It’s always dangerous to list something as the first, last, biggest, smallest, oldest, whatever. It almost forces people to research it and prove us...

1-of-26: 1987 Toyota Sunrader 4×4

Adam Clarke — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 01:00:47 +0000

Rarity claims can be a slippery slope, and a lack of relevant information and resources can make such claims challenging to confirm or refute. Such is the case with this 1987 Toyota Sunrader 4×4. The seller makes claims about...

Tiny Utility Van! 1989 Nissan S-Cargo

Russ Dixon — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 18:00:00 +0000

The S-Cargo was a small utility van with retro styling that was built by Nissan in Japan between 1989 and 1991. It was designed for the home market and only about 8,000 of them were produced across three model...

Scotty G’s Garage: 1975 Honda GL1000 Gold Wing

Scotty Gilbertson — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 03:00:00 +0000

It’s been almost two years since I’ve done a Scotty G’s Garage installment, that’s crazy. What has happened to the time? I have gotten a few different vehicles since the fall of 2021, mainly motorcycles or other non-four-wheeled vehicles....

Wankel Rotary Engine: 1983 Mazda RX-7

Russ Dixon — Sun, 30 Jul 2023 02:00:00 +0000

The Mazda RX-7 was a popular Japanese sports car that was in production for 25 years. Like most other cars of its type, the RX-7 had rear-wheel drive with a front-mounted powerplant. But the machine was differentiated by its...

Two-Stroke Tiddler: 1970 Yamaha 80 G6S

Scotty Gilbertson — Sat, 29 Jul 2023 18:00:00 +0000

Even in a big country like the United States, bigger isn’t always better when it comes to motorcycles. A tiny tiddler like this two-stroke 1970 Yamaha 80 G6S isn’t made for cross-country travel, but I’d guess that a few...

Clean Xtracab: 1986 Toyota Hilux DLX 4×4

Jeff Lavery — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 16:00:00 +0000

This 1986 Toyota “Hilux” pickup boasts the desirable four-wheel-drive setup along with some modest upgrades that give the truck a more modern appearance. The classic details are still there – i.e., the decals on the doors and the bed...

Iron Pig Driver: 1970 Toyota Land Cruiser

Jeff Lavery — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 12:00:00 +0000

This 1970 Toyota Land Cruiser has been significantly overhauled to the point that it seems pretty close to being a turnkey driver. The seller provides a lengthy description of the numerous improvements he’s made to this FJ55, which is...

BF Auction: 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata

Adam Clarke — Fri, 21 Jul 2023 21:00:00 +0000

Mazda made no secret that it drew heavily on the styling and spirit of classic British sports cars when developing the original MX-5 Miata. Motoring writers drew styling comparisons with the Lotus Elan, and there were engineering touches below...

BF Auction: 1992 Mazda B2200 Pickup

Adam Clarke — Fri, 21 Jul 2023 20:00:00 +0000

There comes a time in the lives of some enthusiasts when downsizing a collection is essential. Choosing which classics to part with can be challenging, and it is the one made by the owner of this 1992 Mazda B2200...

All Original! 1977 Datsun 620 King Cab

Scotty Gilbertson — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 23:00:00 +0000

For most of us, a small pickup like this 1977 Datsun 620 King Cab is more than enough truck. If I didn’t have a small Japanese pickup already I’d be a serious bidder on this one, and in many...

Simple Survivor: 1982 Honda Accord LX

Scotty Gilbertson — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 22:00:00 +0000

It’s hard to believe that this 1982 Honda Accord LX hatchback is even remotely related to the 2023 Honda Accord other than in name. It’s a half-ton lighter, 30 inches shorter, has 117 fewer horsepower, and a carburetor rather...

Cheap Wheels? 1981 Chevrolet Camaro Berlinetta

Russ Dixon — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 18:00:00 +0000

The 1981 model year was the swan song for the second-generation Chevy Camaro. After 12 years in production, the design had run its course (sales were down by more than half in just two years). The Berlinetta was the...

Rare SSS Model: 1971 Datsun 510 Bluebird

Jim ODonnell — Tue, 18 Jul 2023 23:00:00 +0000

Most will remember Datsun’s 510, a pretty common sight in the early ‘7os. It was an important car for Nissan as it ushered in their, “We’re here and we’re not going away” moment in America. Nissan exported cars to...

JDM Turbo Coupe: 1993 Toyota Supra

Jeff Lavery — Tue, 18 Jul 2023 18:00:00 +0000

The Toyota Supra is one of the best choices for a modern collector car you can buy and enjoy like a daily driver. The MKIV is the hot ticket that gets the big dollar buy at major auctions but...