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An Affordable Mid-Engined Gullwing Sports Car: The Autozam AZ-1

Ben Branch October 10, 2022
Autozam AZ-1 Car
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Japanese

The Autozam AZ-1 is a car that even many die hard car guys have never heard of, largely because it was only ever offered in…

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For Sale: A Brand New 1981 Yamaha SR500 Still In The Factory Crate

Ben Branch September 3, 2022
Yamaha SR500 In Crate
  • Japanese
  • Motorcycles

Interestingly this is the second time we’ve featured a 1981 Yamaha SR500 that is still brand new in its original factory crate in the…

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For Sale: A Restored 1987 Toyota Corolla AE86 Twin-Cam

Ben Branch July 12, 2022
Toyota Corolla Levin AE86
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Japanese

The Toyota Corolla AE86 is one of the most influential of Japan’s many modern classics. The car played a pivotal role in the establishment of drifting as…

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Daihatsu TAFT – The “Tough Almighty Fourwheeldrive Transport”

Ben Branch June 3, 2022
Daihatsu TAFT
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4
  • Japanese

The Daihatsu Taft is likely one of the most ambitiously named vehicles in automotive history – the name “TAFT” is an acronym for “Tough…

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For Sale: A Rare Bridgestone BS175 Rotary Valve Two-Stroke

Ben Branch May 27, 2022
Bridgestone BS175 Motorcycle 6
  • Japanese
  • Motorcycles

This is a Bridgestone BS175, an increasingly rare motorcycle that was among the world’s most advanced two-strokes when it was released back in the…

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For Sale: A Suzuki RE5 Wankel Rotary-Powered Motorcycle

Ben Branch February 13, 2022
Suzuki RE5 Motorcycle 11
  • Japanese
  • Motorcycles

The Suzuki RE5 was a Wankel rotary-engined motorcycle developed in the early 1970s. It was to be a showcase the future of Suzuki’s motorcycle division…

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Still In The Factory Crate: A Rare Honda Dream 50

Ben Branch February 2, 2022
Honda Dream 50 Motorcycle 7
  • Japanese
  • Motorcycles

This may very well be the only remaining chance anyone has to buy a brand new Honda Dream 50 still in its original factory…

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California Barn Find: A First Generation Toyota Hilux Pickup Truck

Ben Branch December 20, 2021
First Generation Toyota Hilux Pickup Truck
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Japanese

This California bar find is a rare first generation Toyota Hilux Pickup Truck from 1969, just the second year of the model’s production. This truck…

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The Suzuki GSX-R1100 K – The Mighty 80s-Era “Gixxer”

Ben Branch December 8, 2021
Suzuki GSX-R1100
  • Japanese
  • Motorcycles

When the Suzuki GSX-R1100 was introduced in 1986 it triggered a shockwave through the motorcycle media, it was one of the first “modern” superbikes…

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The Weird And Wonderful Honda Motocompo – A Scooter That Fits In Your Trunk

Ben Branch November 28, 2021
Honda Motocompo Scooter Folded and Unfolded
  • Japanese
  • Motor Scooters
  • Motorcycles

The Honda Motocompo was unveiled in 1981 as a mini folding scooter that was designed to fit neatly into the trunk of your car….

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A Rare “Virtual Steering Monkey” From Japan

Ben Branch November 2, 2021
Daytona Virtual Steering Monkey Bike
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Engineering
  • Japanese

There can be little doubt that this is one of the strangest vehicles we’ve ever featured on Silodrome. It’s so strange in fact that…

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Still In The Factory Crate: A Brand New 1981 Yamaha SR500 Is For Sale

Ben Branch October 30, 2021
Yamaha-SR500-In-Crate
  • Japanese
  • Motorcycles

This Yamaha SR500 is possibly the only one left in the world still in its original factory crate, having never been unpackaged, assembled, or…

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