Japanese Classic Cars
BF Auction: No Reserve 2002 Subaru Impreza WRX
The Subaru Impreza debuted in 1992 and has gone through several generations in the past 32 years. The example being offered here as a no-reserve Barn Finds Auction is a second-generation WRX, also known as the Bugeye Impreza. Being… more»
Subaru Kit Car: 2018 Factory Five 818s
Factory Five Racing, a Massachusetts company, started in the kit car business in 1995 and one of the models offered was the 818s, a small roadster whose guts would be based on a Subaru Impreza. The seller bought this… more»
Cyclops, T-Tops, Jump Seats! 1982 Subaru BRAT
We’ve seen many examples of this unusual and cool little 4×4 by Subaru in the past, and some features are often asked about. Well, this one has them all. Disclaimer: the BRAT here doesn’t have actual t-tops, but flip-up… more»
Golden Nugget Edition: 1984 Mazda GLC LX
We don’t know if this 1984 Mazda GLC LX “Golden Nugget” edition was a giveaway related to the Golden Nugget casino in Las Vegas or where that name came from. Maybe one of you will know the history of… more»
JDM Folding Scooter: 1983 Honda Motocompo
We’ve seen a few of these unusual Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) Honda Motocompo folding motorcycles here on Barn Finds over the last few years. Maybe not as many as Corvettes, Mustangs, or other muscle cars, but those seem to… more»
Private Museum Dweller: 1981 Datsun 310 GX
In the early 1980s, Nissan still sold its cars in the U.S. with Datsun badging. One of the company’s subcompacts was the Pulsar, sold as the Datsun 310 in the U.S. Available in 1981 with a 1.5-liter inline-4 engine… more»
No Reserve! 1977 Datsun 280Z Project
We think many of us here agree that the Datsun 240/260/280Z is among the best-looking cars to come out of Japan. It’s gorgeous. They also lend themselves well to modifications, as evidenced by those fantastic Bob Sharp Z’s that… more»
Low Miles 4×4: 1987 Isuzu Pickup
The allure of the single cab, short bed pickup truck is based in its inherent simplicity, along with the fact that we don’t get trucks like these anymore from the major manufacturers. Like the old saying goes, you don’t… more»
One Owner: 1993 Mitsubishi 3000GT
Chrysler and Mitsubishi nurtured a relationship that stretched back to the 1970s, collaborating on everything from designs and sales to parts. The Starion, for instance, was Mitsubishi’s boy-racer entry in the sports car niche, while Chrysler sold the nearly… more»
No Reserve Barn Find: 1971 Datsun 240Z
Some classics can’t help but generate interest when they hit the market, and such is the case with this 1971 Datsun 240Z. Listed to settle an estate, its overall originality, solid nature, and low odometer reading have combined to… more»
Fresh From Japan! 1994 Nissan President
The President was a full-size, limo-quality vehicle made by Nissan in Japan from 1965 to 2010. The target market was usually well-to-do folks and dignitaries, and production numbers were somewhat low (56,000 units over 45 years). They were never… more»
Buried 1988 Chrysler Conquest
Chrysler had a long-standing relationship with Mitsubishi, which also included an ownership stake. Beginning in the 1970s, Chrysler would often sell captive imports built by Mitsubishi in Japan. One of these cars was the Starion, which was most commonly… more»
5-Speed FJ60: 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser
The classic Toyota Land Cruiser will always hold appeal among enthusiasts not only for its classic boxy styling and go-anywhere capabilities but also for its ability to serve as a daily driver. Out in the western U.S., trucks like… more»
Toyota Power, Lotus Design: 1974 Super Seven
Owning a road-going Lotus can be described as an ethereal handling experience with a gravy ladle full of aggravation poured on top of it. The cars are beautiful, the handling is sublime, and the build quality is often as… more»
Another Cheap Z-Car Project! 1990 Nissan 300ZX
We see an enormous variety of classics at Barn Finds, but having two Z-Car projects crossing our desks in quick succession is relatively rare. We recently featured this 1973 Datsun 240Z, and now we get a chance to examine… more»
Cheap Project? 1973 Datsun 240Z
It is often said that we only get what we pay for in life. Spending mere pennies on a classic car rarely results in a pristine vehicle finding its way into a buyer’s garage. That is undoubtedly the case… more»
