Before we had the Lexus, Toyota sent us the Cressida. Exported to the US in late 1977 for the 1978 model year, the Cressida was an authentic luxury entry – the first from Toyota. Its optional leather upholstery, generous… more»
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Early Lexus? 1991 Toyota Cressida
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… more»
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Sparkling Survivor: 1987 Toyota Cressida Luxury Sedan
Years before Toyota introduced its luxury Lexus brand in the USA in September of 1989, the most luxurious Toyota sold stateside from 1978 to 1992 was the Cressida. It was an extremely well-built and equipped luxury sedan, but its… more»
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Two-Owner Survivor: 1983 Toyota Cressida
Known as the Cressida in the U.S., Toyota’s largest and most expensive car had furnishings befitting a Cadillac. And it perhaps was the precursor to the Lexus in terms of pomp and circumstance. The fourth generation was built from… more»
