The Cressida was Toyota’s top-of-the-line automobile from 1976 to 1992. It had rear-wheel drive, setting it apart from other Toyota cars sold in the U.S. by the time the seller’s 1991 edition was built. The Cressida helped pave the way for the Lexus brand. Apparently, the seller has too many cars and doesn’t have time for this one, so it’s on the market, looking for at least its fourth owner. Located in Duluth, Georgia, this fancy sedan is listed here on Facebook Marketplace for $4,700 OBO (no trades). Thanks for the tip, Barn Finder “PRA4SNW”.
Fourth-generation Cressidas arrived in 1989, yet a refresh of the styling was done the following year. That era was powered by a 3.0-liter inline-six that was rated at 190 hp. Some of the key hardware in the car originated with the Supra, but with modifications. It was decent on gas for the size of the vehicle, which had a surprisingly small trunk. The cars resembled the Lexus LS 400.
This 1991 Cressida has covered 126,000 miles, so it’s not at the worn-out stage as yet. Its condition seems good, though the seller chose to focus on angular photos rather than side views of the entire automobile. It’s fully stock except for the steering wheel, and it runs out well except that the distributor has a leaking O-ring that needs to be replaced. If you remember those cars from the 1990s that had automatic seatbelts, this one has them – and they work!
Why would they name a car after an infamously unfaithful woman?
These cars were actually very nice to drive. Not sure why the owner felt the need to swap out the steering wheel but to each his own as they say. I owned one of these out in Monterey and it was nice cruising on the Pacific Coast Highway with it. This car – although old – still has some life left in it.
Are my eyes deceiving me? The shifter looks like it’s missing the handle, which would have some sort of button used as a lockout to get into or out of park or reverse?
Steve R