How does an American RV maker figure in the creation of a Japanese SUV? When it’s Winnebago, asked by a Wisconsin dealer to alter the Toyota Hilux pickup to make a hunting rig for its customers. Toyota’s mistake –… more»
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May 10, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
4X4 Survivor: 1983 Toyota Hilux SR5
The Hilux was the forerunner of Toyota pickups of today, dating back to 1968. In the 1980s, they would garner sales momentum in the U.S. as the demand for smaller trucks was emerging. This 1983 edition which is an… more»
Nov 21, 2022 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Nicest One Left? 1976 Toyota Corolla SR5
Toyota launched the Corolla subcompact in 1966 and it’s still going strong today. I had a stripped-down ’77 Corolla for a couple of years back then and it was a solid, but unspectacular little car. Its third generation debuted… more»
Oct 5, 2022 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Hard And Soft Top: 1986 Toyota 4Runner SR5
The Toyota 4Runner is one of those vehicles that has changed a lot through the years, and while the more recent models are viewed as an SUV the early offerings were more like a glorified pickup with a fiberglass… more»
Oct 4, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Fully Loaded: 1986 Toyota SR5 4×4 Pickup
It has often been said that any 4×4 can get its occupants where they want to go, but only a Toyota guarantees they’ll get home again. Toyota off-roaders have a reputation for bulletproof reliability, and this 1986 SR5 4×4… more»
Aug 12, 2022 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Solid Survivor: 1988 Toyota SR5 Xtracab 4×4 Pickup
During the 1970s, vehicle manufacturers began to recognize that an untapped buyer market was ripe for the taking. Some potential buyers craved the practicality and ruggedness of a pickup but were unwilling to forego the creature comforts brought by… more»
Dec 23, 2021 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Marty McFly’s 1985 Toyota SR5 Pickup
While plenty of attention has been lavished on the DeLorean, another vehicle from the “Back to the Future” movie franchise, one which made essentially a cameo appearance, has remained largely ignored. The vehicle in question is a 1985 Toyota… more»
Mar 29, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
1982 Toyota SR5 California Survivor
If someone asked you to close your eyes and picture a “typical” 1980’s Toyota pickup, you’d probably envision a truck with flat paint, rust, dents, and dings. The truck featured here certainly doesn’t look like the average truck and… more»
Feb 28, 2021 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Tidy Off-Roader: 1980 Toyota Hilux SR5 Pickup
For those readers that have ever watched Top Gear UK, you will know that the presenters tried their best to kill a Toyota Hilux, but it somehow managed to survive some of the most brutal torture that you can… more»
Jan 1, 2021 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Mint Survivor: 1976 Toyota Hilux SR5 Pickup
This olive green 1976 Toyota Hilux SR5 Pickup is located in Madison, Connecticut and has traveled just 60,000 miles since new. The truck is listed here on eBay with 3 days remaining in the auction. It is currently bid… more»
Aug 18, 2020 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Boosted Hauler: 1986 Toyota SR5 Xtracab Turbo
The fourth-generation Toyota pickup was the first to offer their version of the extended cab which they called the Xtracab. This 1986 Toyota SR5 Turbo pickup has that Xtracab configuration and it also has a turbocharged engine. This great-looking… more»
Aug 3, 2020 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Best One Left? 1985 Toyota 4Runner SR5
UPDATE – When a super clean Toyota 4Runner recently popped up here on eBay, I thought it looked familiar. After a quick search, I discovered that we featured it back in August of 2019. It’s still located in Hawaii,… more»
Jun 18, 2019 • For Sale • 8 Comments
SR5 Survivor: 1988 Toyota V6 4WD Pickup
Ask anyone who’s ever tried to buy a secondhand Toyota truck – these pickups hold their value in a way that almost no other truck does. While it’s partially due to the trusty nature of these Toyotas, it’s also… more»
Feb 21, 2019 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Rough but Ready: 1980 Toyota SR5 Pickup
In the event of a nuclear war, it’s guaranteed that two things will survive. The first will be cockroaches, while the Toyota Pickup will run a pretty close second. This 1980 SR5 Pickup is pretty rough and ready, but… more»
