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KIDNEY, ANYONE? Bubble Economy Honda Civic Si trio
Have you noticed? Original, mint-condition, late-80s Hondas have been coming out of the woodwork over the past year. On eBay, right now, there are two Civic Si examples, both incredibly clean, while a similar-condition CRX Si auction just ended. Are we seeing a … Continue reading
KIDNEY, ANYONE? Original-owner 44k-mile Nissan 240SX
We’ve lamented the fact that AE86s have nearly all been drifted into oblivion, but what about its cross-town rival? The Nissan 240SX sold in larger numbers, but finding an unmolested one can still be a challenging proposition these days, especially when it’s a … Continue reading
KIDNEY, ANYONE? 20k-mile 1986 Isuzu Trooper II
Although there are still quite a few of these old workhorses around, they’re never in this kind of shape. Typically, Isuzu Troopers were rode hard and put up wet. They were used for transporting people and ab-used while hauling stuff. So … Continue reading
KIDNEY, ANYONE? 12k-mile Honda S800 Coupe at government auction
The cars at government auctions usually aren’t this interesting. In Fukuoka, Japan the Regional Taxation Bureau is trying to unload a Honda S800 Coupe with less than 12,000 miles. Yes, that’s miles, because this is something rare, even for Japan — a left … Continue reading
KIDNEY, ANYONE? 19k-mile 1974 Toyota Corolla
Proof again that California does not have a monopoly on classic J-tin comes in the form of this Philadelphia-based 1974 Toyota Corolla 1600 Deluxe. Said to be a one-owner car with just under 19,000 original miles, it is likely one of the least … Continue reading
KIDNEY, ANYONE? Ex-works Toyota Celica ST185 Group A rally car
We have seen other historic Toyota race cars hit the market recently, and the appearance of this 1993 ex-works Toyota Celica ST185 indicates their collectability is increasing. Building on the victories of the ST165 chassis, the ST185 was introduced to usher Toyota into … Continue reading
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Tagged carlos sainz, celica, group a, kidney anyone, motorsport, rally, st185, toyota, wrc
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KIDNEY, ANYONE? 1968 Paris Auto Salon Mazda 110S
Mazda Cosmo Sports are rare already, but this particular specimen has the added provenance of being a show car. According to the seller, it was displayed at the Mazda booth at the 1968 Paris Auto Salon. Additionally, this is an export … Continue reading
KIDNEY, ANYONE? FJ40 Land Cruiser sells for $101,750
It’s auction season in Arizona, which means another round of stratospheric values for old cars. Last year FJ40 Toyota Land Cruiser prices reached new heights, going as high as $88,000 for a blueprinted 1981 at Barrett-Jackson. Now a 1977 model … Continue reading
KIDNEY, ANYONE? 38k-mile EF Honda Civic Si
For the Honda purist, online searches are a form of self-flagellation. You’ll want to go all Oedipus on your eyeballs after witnessing what crimes the average shocker-rockin’ Civic owner perpetrates on Soichiro’s creations. But wade through enough garish paint jobs … Continue reading
KIDNEY, ANYONE? 1 of 3 1986 IMSA GTO Toyota Celicas
For Celica fans 1986 is known as the year when the beloved sports coupe was transformed from rear- to a front-wheel-drive. Despite its softening, Toyota was still hell-bent on scoring sales with an aggressive racing program. At the time there … Continue reading
KIDNEY, ANYONE? Unmolested AE86 Coupe
Your chances of coming across an unmolested AE86 lie somewhere between winning the $600 million Powerball jackpot and spotting Sasquatch riding a unicorn. Being the O.G. drift machine and star of Initial D has its downsides. Namely, legions of aspiring Formula D … Continue reading
KIDNEY, ANYONE? Solar Red 1967 Toyota 2000GT sold for $968,000
This is now the fourth Toyota 2000GT to sell for around one million dollars. Sotheby’s and RM Auctions recently collaborated together to throw a live auction extravaganza in Manhattan called “The Art of the Automobile”, bringing together 34 historic cars which … Continue reading
KIDNEY, ANYONE? 1968 Toyota 2000GT for just under $1 million
The 2000GT marketwatch continues with car number 101, which is currently being offered for $995,000 in La Jolla, California. Although this example was originally a US-market model, it has the uniqueness of having lived in Japan for many years. Having … Continue reading
KIDNEY, ANYONE? 33k-mile Isuzu Impulse
I don’t think I have ever seen a vintage Isuzu for sale with an asking price that exceeds $5,000 this comfortably. But in my opinion, it doesn’t get much better than this 1984 Isuzu Impulse with just under 34,000 miles.
KIDNEY, ANYONE? A pair of Isuzu Bellel Diesels
Kidney anyone? Well, not quite, as I bet this pair of Isuzu Bellels can be had for a song. Wait, wait! Before all you Toyota and Nissan geeks shrug this one off as just another boring Isuzu no one wants, you should know … Continue reading
KIDNEY, ANYONE? 1983 Datsun 720 Pickup on eBay with No Reserve
Want to stand out from the crowd and express your love for retro 80s styling? Now’s your chance. This 1983 Datsun 720 4×4 pickup is beautifully unmolested, and at 30 years old, looks almost brand new save for some minor bed wear that proves … Continue reading
KIDNEY, ANYONE? 25,000-mile Chrysler Conquest for $9,995
Don’t have $65,000 to shell out for an AE86, but still want a pristine Bubble Economy RWD sports coupe? This unmolested 1986 Chrysler Conquest can be had for $55,000 less! With just 25,000 miles on the clock, the original owner … Continue reading
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Tagged chrysler, conquest, kidney anyone, mitsubishi, starion
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KIDNEY, ANYONE? Buy an unmolested AE86 for a mere $65,000
Yes, you read that right. $65,000 is the asking price of this 1987 Corolla GT-S located in Canton, Ohio. The seller clearly realizes the rarity of an unmolested AE86: “So your neighbor has a Gold Plated Lambo too? Don’t have … Continue reading
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Tagged ae86, corolla, hachiroku, kidney anyone, levin, sprinter, trueno
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KIDNEY, ANYONE? $1,600 Datsun steering wheel watch auctioned at Bonhams
We’d gladly give up our internal organs for ridiculously rare cars, but a wristwatch? Amidst all the excitement over million dollar Toyotas at the Monterey Historics we nearly overlooked the fact that a rare Datsun timepiece sold for $1,586 at … Continue reading
KIDNEY, ANYONE? 1968 Toyota 2000GT follow-up
Recently a second Toyota 2000GT went up for auction. When the bidding was over, the gavel fell on $935,000 for the 1968 Belatrix Yellow supercar. While it fell slightly short of the $1.2 million baby from Texas earlier this year, … Continue reading
