Category Archives: for sale

KIDNEY, ANYONE? Another KPGC10 Hakosuka GT-R up for US auction

Posted on February 28, 2015 by Ricky Silverio

Located in Fletcher, North Carolina, this Hakosuka is the third C10 Nissan Skyline GT-R to be offered at auction in seven months. Rare in its absence of what has become known as the “hako wing,” it has been offered, notably, on eBay and in … Continue reading →

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KIDNEY, ANYONE? Orange Mazda Cosmo Sport goes to auction

Posted on February 18, 2015 by Ryan Senensky

Joining the Nissan Fairlady Z432 going across the block this year at Amelia Island is a 1968 Mazda 110S, which is the name for a Mazda Cosmo made for export. This car, as you may have noticed, is a rather … Continue reading →

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KIDNEY, ANYONE? 53k-mile 1981 Toyota Starlet

Posted on February 16, 2015 by Ryan Senensky

Often clad in faded paint, plenty of rust, and maybe an oil-caked zombie of an engine, those KP61 Toyota Starlets which that aren’t being abused by a teenager with dreams of being Daigo Saito are usually on Craigslist halfway through … Continue reading →

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KIDNEY, ANYONE? Nissan Fairlady Z432 up for auction

Posted on February 11, 2015 by Ben Hsu

A 1970 Nissan Fairlady Z432 is going up for bidding at the RM Amelia Island auctions next month. JNCers know the drill: its namesake 4 valves per cylinder, 3 carbs, and 2 cams stems from the S20 straight six sourced from the Skyline GT-R of … Continue reading →

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KIDNEY, ANYONE? 1987 Isuzu Impulse RS Turbo

Posted on January 27, 2015 by Guest Writer

Today’s Kidney Car is a sad one, because it belongs to our dear friend Bart Wilkus, JNC contributor and master of all things Isuzu. How does one even begin to write a “Kidney, Anyone?” for their own car? I guess I’ll … Continue reading →

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KIDNEY, ANYONE? 1977 Mazda RX-3 SP

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Ben Hsu

The Mazda RX-3 SP was a US-only appearance package that included unique blacked-out bumpers trim and louvers, a snazzy decal package, and a jutting chin spoiler. Though nothing of note was added to the 12A rotary engine within, the SPs have become … Continue reading →

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KIDNEYS, ANYONE? Arizona auction roundup

Posted on January 16, 2015 by Ben Hsu

After the record prices for JNCs seen in Monterey last year, all eyes were on the gavel-pounding circus that is Arizona in early January. With no less than six auction houses competing for attention and incessant television coverage, it’s like Superbowl of car … Continue reading →

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KIDNEY, ANYONE? How to sell a Datsun 240Z

Posted on January 16, 2015 by Ben Hsu

This 1973 Datsun 240Z has dings, hasn’t been driven in 15 years, and the dash has more cracks than a plumber’s convention. It’s not even a desirable 1970-72 model. Why, then, with just a little over one day on eBay, it’s been bid … Continue reading →

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KIDNEY, ANYONE? 24k-mile Mitsubishi Twin-Stick

Posted on January 13, 2015 by Ben Hsu

The Mitsubishi Mirage (aka Dodge Colt (aka Plymouth Champ)) has one of the most interesting transmissions ever built, with as many gear ratios as your first big kid and two shift levers poking out of the cabin floor like a split hair. And … Continue reading →

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KIDNEY, ANYONE? 59k-mile Subaru Loyale Wagon

Posted on January 8, 2015 by Ryan Senensky

The EA82 Loyale was Fuji Heavy Industries’ flagship model until it was dethroned by the Subaru Legacy. The particular example offered for sale in Cadillac, Michigan is without a doubt the best example of an EA82 we’ve seen stateside, and it isn’t just … Continue reading →

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