Author: Brian Baker

A Supra-Good Deal

The Supra made a name for itself as Toyota’s halo car, enough that the company brought back the nameplate to the U.S. after a 22-year absence. The fifth-generation 2020 Supra is mostly a BMW Z4 under the skin, but like any sports car that sticks around for multiple generations, some […]

Imprezive Prices

1998 Subaru Impreza 22B STi #46166. S/N GC8069816. 40k kilometers (25k miles). “Turbocharged 2.2-liter flat-4, 5-speed manual transmission, locking-center differential, World Rally Blue exterior, black and blue two-tone interior, adjustable rear wing, red-finished STI brake calipers, air conditioning, #156 of approximately 400 examples for Japanese market, imported to U.S. in […]

While You Wait

1995 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec #44514. S/N BCNR33001731. 153k kilometers (95k miles). “Replacement 2.7-liter rb26 inline 6, Holset HX50 turbocharger, 5-speed manual transmission, Attessa all-wheel drive, Super hicas four-wheel steering, Spark Silver Metallic exterior, gray cloth upholstery, imported to u.s. from the Netherlands in 2017, rear window wiper, Mishimoto four-inch […]

Civic Discourse

1995 Honda Civic Si hatchback Lot #43062. S/N 2HGEH3386SH503310. 84,000 miles shown. “1.6-liter D16Z6 VTEC inline 4, 5-speed manual transaxle, Milano Red exterior, gray cloth interior, power-operated sunroof, air conditioning, factory cassette stereo.” Condition: 1-. SOLD AT $18,900, Bring a Trailer, 2/11/2021. For two decades now, the fifth-gen Civic hatchback […]

Toyota Celica, Subaru WRX STI, Honda Element

1985 Toyota Celica Supra P-Type #41025. S/N JT2MA67L2F0167981. 13,000 miles shown. “Single owner from new, 2.8-L DOHC inline 6, A43DE 4-speed automatic transmission, limited-slip differential, Super Deep Red paint, gray leather upholstery, sunroof and two-piece rear spoiler, power windows, locks, mirrors.” Condition: 1. SOLD AT $40,425. Bring a Trailer, 12/4/2020. […]

Datsun 280Z, Mazda Miata, Toyota Celica

1976 Datsun 280Z #39365. S/N HLS30301659. 355 miles. “Numbers-matching 2.8-L L28 inline-6, 4-speed manual transmission, light blue metallic over black vinyl, replacement steel wheels with Z hubcaps, factory 14-inch wheels with Toyo Z tires included, removed parts included, factory tools and manuals, ZCON 2020 awards and memorabilia.” Condition: 1+. SOLD […]

Nissan 240SX, Nissan Hardbody, Toyota Xtra Cab

1991 Nissan 240SX LE #38150. S/N JN1MS36P7MW009141. 33,000 miles shown. “2.4-liter inline 4, 4-speed automatic transmission, Cherry Red Pearl, gray leather, sunroof, air conditioning, active speaker system.” Condition: 1. SOLD AT $12,553. Bring a Trailer, 10/22/2020. Brian’s take: In the November 2020 issue, I covered another similar 240SX with twice […]

Toyota Corolla, Mitsubishi 3000GT, Datsun 240Z

1986 Toyota Corolla SR5 #37232. S/N JT2AE86C8G0227932. 229k miles. “1.6-liter inline 4, 5-speed manual transmission, red over gray cloth, Nardi steering wheel, aftermarket stereo, Konig wheels, Weber carburetor, window sticker.” Condition: 2-. SOLD AT $10,695. Bring a Trailer, 10/2/2020. Brian’s take: The Toyota Corolla SR5, one of the icons in […]

Acura NSX, Lexus LS400, Toyota Supra

1999 Acura NSX Zanardi Edition #36368. S/N JH4NA2129XT000178. 12k miles. “51st and Final Zanardi Edition NSX, given new to current Owner Miguel Duhamel. 3.2-Liter VTEC V6, 6-speed manual transaxle, fixed-roof hard top, New Formula Red over Onyx, staggered-diameter BBS wheels, recent service, owner’s manual, window sticker.” Condition: 1+. SOLD AT […]

Nissan Skyline, Nissan 240SX, Honda Accord

1972 Nissan Skyline 2000GT #35576. S/N KGC10046000. 94k kilometers (56k miles). “2.8-liter L28 inline 6, 5-speed manual transmission, triple Mikuni carburetors, Rocket Bunny fender flares, front and fear spoilers, coil-over suspension. 15-inch SSR Longchamp wheels, color change to silver, racing bucket seat, Nardi steering wheel, HID headlights, imported to Canada […]