The seller says this 1982 Toyota Hilux pickup isn’t a barn find – it’s just an honest-to-goodness survivor wearing original paint. Despite having over 200,000 miles on the clock, it presents better than most trucks with half the miles and dozens of years newer. The asking price is steep at $8,500, but for a truck of this vintage that still passses California’s stringent smog test, it seems well worth it. Find the Toyotoa here on craigslist or go here if the ad disappears.
The ‘Yota is living in sunny California, likely a big reason why it has survived so well. The larger tires and aftermarket rear bumper point to a life of regular use, but neither deviations from stock are deal breakers, and they both look quite good. White off-road style wheels are a typical (possibly stock?) design for this era of Toyota, and factory lettering and 4WD decals present well.
The California blue plates point to long-term California ownership, but the crack-free dash would say otherwise. Controls look factory-correct, with even the radio the OEM unit. Factory rubber floor mats look good, and other photos in the listing show nicely preserved seating surfaces and door panels. This is where the daily driven status is really incredible, as this interior doesn’t look like it belongs in a truck with 232K on the clock.
The 22R engine is a famously durable mill, and it’s clearly living up to its reputation here. Black plastic trim looks sharp against the desert sand paint, and while bed caps are an acquired taste, they do tend to do a nice job of preserving the paint underneath. Prices for preserved Hiluxes can go quite high, and the slightly bonkers mileage makes this one attainable for most – and given their long-lived nature, the odometer reading shouldn’t scare you.
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