Tag: Japanese
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Really, a Camry?
Yep, a Camry. It is indeed a rare one, but this one’s also here because the ad is humorous. This is not only a Camry All-Trac, which means AWD, it’s also got a 5-speed manual trans… Here are a couple choice quotes (SIC): “Toyota rates these bad boys at 128hp, however it feels more like…
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Nicest Micro-Subie?
We’ve featured Subaru 360s before, but not one in truly great shape. This was the first car produced by Subaru/Fuji Heavy Industries and found its way to the US market with the help of none other than Malcolm Bricklin, later of Bricklin, Bertone X1/9 and Yugo fame, as well as at least one ill-fated attempt…
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Nicest Metro Convertible?
Here’s a car that was something of a joke when new, but has a quirky appeal now. Three cylinders, five-speeds and a manual drop-top? Sounds like a unique experience. Throw in the forty-four cassette tapes the seller offers and you’re good to go! No, really, the seller says the following: **As a bonus, we have…
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Rarely Seen in Good Shape: 1997 Honda Del Sol VTEC
I didn’t really like these new, but they grew on me. Targa top, cool Mercury Breezeway-inspired lowering rear window plus VTEC and a manual trans should make for some pretty good fun. This one claims 88K original miles, so you won’t likely find a nicer one. The pictures certainly show it’s in great shape and…
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Mazda 323GTX. Is it the only thing for sale here?
We’ve featured the Mazda 323GTX here from time to time. It’s one among several small, turbocharged hatchbacks offered in the late 80s to early 90s time frame. The bonus with this one is AWD, as this was a rally homologation car. This ad offers a special bonus. Enlarge the second photo below to see what…
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Starlet with Nissan Power!?
Toyota Starlets are so small and so RWD that it seems all have received injections of serious horsepower and none are true to their shitbox roots. Here’s one with Nissan power. Based on the S14 reference, engine photo and claimed dyno results, this is an SR20DET swap. We like ads that claim “the car is…
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Super-rare in the US: Honda City Turbo II
Honda hasn’t, so far, been known for turbochargers, but this tiny hatchback is an exception to that rule. This is not officially a Kei car due to size, but, trust me, it’s small. I’ve never driven one, but would love to – a tiny, turbocharged engine in a really tiny car. What’s not to love?…
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Mustang-Inspired Celica, Round Two
There’s little argument about the fact that 1976-era Celica took a great many styling cues from the 1969-1970 Mustang Sportsroof (Ford did NOT call them fastbacks). As a kid, however, I always saw a lot of 1979 Fox Mustang influence in these coupes from the early- to mid 80s. Looking at this car today, I…
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I always say: “When Life Give You a RHD 1976 Datsun 1200 Ute”…
…Make a General Lee tribute! This was apparently brought in from OZ. Unfortunately, it’s one year too new to be smog exempt in California. The seller mentions many upgrades and some, hopefully minor, rust issues. $8,500 seems aggressive if the rust is anywhere near significant. Then again, the buyer will be the only one on…
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Don’t call it the Nissan Petrol
Here we have a Nissan Patrol from the 1960s. While these are great trucks, it’s sad that the early once are the only ones the US market ever officially got. The Patrol soldiers on today as a sister product to our Infiniti QX56- errr – QX80 and past generations have served well in various UN-frequented…