Brian Baker


  • 2000 Honda Civic Si

    2000 Honda Civic Si

    5,600 miles shown 1.6-L B16A2 inline 4-cylinder engine 5-speed manual transaxle Electron Blue over patterned gray cloth Air conditioning Sunroof Cruise control Pioneer stereo Window sticker Partial service records

  • Toyota MR2, Acura Integra Type R, Honda Civic

    Toyota MR2, Acura Integra Type R, Honda Civic

    1989 Toyota MR2 # 31550. S/N JT2AW16JXK0148631. 49k miles. “Supercharged and intercooled 1.6-L inline 4, 5-speed manual transaxle, Super Red over black leather, sport seats,14-inch Teardrop wheels, $3k service in January 2019.” Condition: 2. SOLD AT $23,500. Bring a Trailer 5/11/2020. Brian’s take: This MR2, short for Mid-ship Runabout 2-seater, sold for what seems like…

  • Acura NSX, Nissan Skyline NISMO, Honda Civic

    Acura NSX, Nissan Skyline NISMO, Honda Civic

    1999 Acura NSX Zanardi Edition # 29964. S/N JH4NA2124XT000170. 57k miles. “3.2-liter VTEC V6, 6-speed manual transaxle, #43 of 51 Zanardi Edition Models, fixed-roof hard top, new Formula Red over Onyx, staggered-diameter BBS wheels, recent timing-belt service, new water pump, recent service records.” Condition: 1. SOLD AT $135,000. Bring a Trailer, 4/9/2020. Brian’s take: The…

  • Datsun 240z, Honda Civic del Sol, Toyota Supra

    Datsun 240z, Honda Civic del Sol, Toyota Supra

    1971 Datsun 240Z #29039. S/N HLS3028680. 62k indicated miles. “Replacement 2.4-liter inline 6, 4-speed manual transmission, dark green over black vinyl, reupholstered seats, 15-inch Konig wheels, MSA exhaust system, adjustable coil-overs.” Condition: 2. SOLD AT $21,500. Bring a Trailer, 3/16/2020. Brian’s take: The developing coronavirus pandemic could well push down prices of mass-produced collectible cars.…

  • Nissan Skyline, Nissan Figaro, Honda Civic CVCC

    Nissan Skyline, Nissan Figaro, Honda Civic CVCC

    1976 Nissan Skyline 2000 GTX #28804. S/N KGC110XXX862. Unknown kilometers. “2.8-L L28 (block N42, head N42), Solex 44 carburetors, Takoashi exhaust, Kameari ignition box, stainless-steel muffler, fiberglass hood, Skyline R32 GTR seats, Hayashi Street wheels.” Condition: 2. SOLD AT ¥4,000,000 ($39,100). Yahoo Auctions, 12/8/2019. Brian’s take: After being disappointed that the 1975 Skyline 2-door on…

  • Datsun 240Z, Nissan Skyline, Toyota Hilux

    Datsun 240Z, Nissan Skyline, Toyota Hilux

    1971 Datsun 240Z #21750. S/N HLS3004684. 21,750 miles. “Original L24 inline 6, 4-speed manual gearbox, single-family-owned through 2019, Racing Green over brown vinyl, paint meter readings of 2–5 mils, new Vredestein tires, recent carb tune and oil change, original window sticker, spare parts.” Condition: 1. SOLD AT $310,000. Bring A Trailer, 1/29/2020. Brian’s take: During…

  • 1970 Nissan Fairlady Z432R

    1970 Nissan Fairlady Z432R

    Sold at ¥88,550,000 ($807,665) BH Auction, Tokyo, Japan January 11, 2020, Lot 16 Chassis number: PS3000289 SCM Condition for this car: 1- You may have seen this car already on your newsfeed — possibly in articles or posts on how the American market sees the 240Z and its history. Many writers don’t consider how the…

  • 1970 Mazda Cosmo 110S Coupe

    1970 Mazda Cosmo 110S Coupe

    Mazda Cosmos are more than a cool-looking novelty. The high-revving rotary engine, 4-speed transmission and lightweight body combine to produce a driver’s car that will make you smile. On offer is a fine, mostly original example of a very rare 110S Export model that comes from the large private collection of a Japanese Domestic Market…

  • 1977 Datsun 280Z

    1977 Datsun 280Z

    Original paint Original drivetrain 5-speed manual transmission 89,000 actual miles Original interior with pristine dash Rust-free Factory a/c converted to R134A New tires and recent alignment Dealer optional rocker-panel trim Chrome sport mirrors Two original keys Original owner’s manual New fuel, vacuum, brake and coolant hoses New fuel filter, lines, pump, injectors and fuel injector…