Author: Brian Baker

An Evolution in the JDM Market

1998 Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution S/N V554402793. 93k kilometers (58k miles). “3.5-liter V6, rated at 276 horsepower and 257 lb-ft of torque, 5-speed automatic transmission and 2-speed transfer case, locking center differential, skid plates, Evolution-specific body kit, trailer hitch, Recaro front sport seats, information display on the dashboard, and air conditioning. […]

The Other Next Big Thing?

1997 Honda Civic Type R S/N EK91001011. 69k kilometers (43k miles). “1.6-liter B16B inline-4, 5-speed manual transmission, limited-slip differential, Championship White paint, red-and-black cloth upholstery, white 15-inch alloy wheels, Type R-specific bodywork, Recaro bucket seats, Momo steering wheel, titanium shift knob, air conditioning, Pioneer head unit, import documents.” Condition: 1-. […]

Birds in the Hand

1993 Mitsubishi Delica Star Wagon Exceed 4WD S/N P24W0400476. 176,100 kilometers (109,500 miles). “2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine producing 145 horsepower and 152 lb-ft of torque, 4-speed automatic transmission and a 2-speed transfer case, 15-inch wheels, a brush guard, a sunroof, sliding, folding and swiveling second-row seats, folding third-row seats, an information […]

Platinum Database (Auto-Renew)

Each month, Sports Car Market Magazine delivers reports from auctions around the world on what sold, for how much, and why. Only part of what our auction analysts turn in makes it to print, but every car they report on is available online to Platinum members. To be a true […]

Sky-High Skylines

2002 Nissan Skyline GT-R M-Spec Nür S/N BNR34403330. 27k miles (44k km). “2.6-liter RB26DETT inline-6, 6-speed manual transmission, limited-slip rear differential, one of 285 M-Spec Nür examples, Millennium Jade paint, black leather upholstery, ATTESA all-wheel-drive system, Super HICAS rear steering, Brembo disc brakes, 18-inch NISMO LMGT4 wheels, NISMO side skirts, […]

XTra Affordable

1988 Subaru XT GL 4WD S/N JF1AX7329JD304854. 102k miles. “1.8-liter flat-4, 5-speed manual 4WD, pop-up headlights, cloth upholstery, automatic front shoulder belts, power windows and locks, air conditioning, single front wiper blade, pistol-grip shifter, tilt and telescoping steering column, pneumatic suspension system and AM/FM radio.” Condition: 2+. SOLD AT $5,434. […]

 (Back to the) Future Collectibles

1985 Toyota Pickup Xtracab SR5 4×4 #89965. S/N JT4RN66SXF5073411. 259k miles. “2.4-liter 22RE inline-4, 5-speed manual transmission, dual-range transfer case, electronically locking differentials, repainted black, gray cloth upholstery, 15-inch American Racing alloy wheels, Bilstein shock absorbers, Smittybilt tubular bumpers, roll bar w/KC auxiliary lights.” Condition: 3+. SOLD AT $21,000. Bring […]

Mega Sale of a Mega Cruiser

1996 Toyota Mega Cruiser S/N BXD200001087. 90,900 km (56,500 miles). “4.1-L turbodiesel I4 engine, 4-speed automatic transmission and a 2-speed transfer case, producing 155 hp and 282 lb-ft of torque, 17.5-inch wheels, portal axles, inboard brakes, locking front, center and rear differentials, a four-wheel steering system, a rear-mounted ladder, and […]