Being the former owner of two Toyota Corolla’s (a 1977 and a 1991), I can attest to their reliability and toughness. Sure, they weren’t sexy, but if you needed a no-nonsense second car that never left you stranded, you… more»
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Turbo Truck: 1986 Toyota SR5 Pickup
Everyone loses their mind at the so-called “Marty McFly truck,” the blacked-out Toyota pickup that looks just like the one he was gifted at the end of the first installment of Back to the Future. It’s understandable, really, as… more»
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One Owner 1990 Toyota 4Runner SR5 V6 5-Speed
42.5 years is a long run for any vehicle model, and Toyota has offered its 4Runner since the fall of 1983 for the 1984 model year. I barely remember 42.5 days ago, let alone what I was doing 42.5… more»
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8K Original Miles: 1986 Toyota MR2
The first-generation Toyota MR2 harkens back to a simpler time. I write often about how manufacturers seemed far less resistant to taking customer feedback and producing vehicles they actually wanted in the 1980s than they do now, and the… more»
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Jewel Green Targa: 1996 Toyota Supra Turbo
These days, there’s no denying the fourth-generation Toyota Supra Turbo has become a pillar of the 1990s collector car community. It was a significant vehicle when new, producing outrageous performance that bested most of its competition. The styling was… more»
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Desert Survivor: 1993 Toyota Pickup 4×4 5-Speed
Ontario, California is between San Bernardino and Anaheim, about 40 minutes (give or take) east of Los Angeles. It’s a fairly dry climate, with around 16 inches of precipitation a year on average, about half of what we get… more»
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17K-Mile Japanese Market 4WD: 2000 Toyota bB
“Hey, this thing looks vaguely familiar, Scotty G. Are you sure this isn’t a Scion xB?!” Yes, sir/ma’am, I’m sure. Although good eye! This is a Japanese market 2000 Toyota bB with AWD (I know!) and the seller, The… more»
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Can It Be Saved? 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser
In many ways, the FJ40-series Toyota Land Cruiser market has mirrored the air-cooled Porsche 911 market (at least to a point.) There was a period of time when every project was being drug out and bid up on eBay,… more»
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Rebuilt AW11: 1989 Toyota MR2
A first-generation Toyota MR2 always gets attention, but this 1989 example listed on craigslist brings a slightly different angle. Located with a clean title and showing just 1,000 miles on the odometer, the seller describes it as a fully… more»
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Space Magician! 1997 Toyota Corolla Spacio
The 1997 to 2001 Toyota Corolla Spacio was a “JDM” – Japanese Domestic Market vehicle. It was intended to be sold only on its home market, though this time-capsule example managed to escape to the U.S. Located with a… more»
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57K-Mile Survivor: 1995 Toyota Tacoma 5-Speed
So many little trucks, so little time, so little money. I like little trucks, which isn’t surprising to any of you. This 1995 Toyota Tacoma is a little bed, I mean, short bed model with a 5-speed manual, it’s… more»
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AWD 5-Speed: 30K Mile 2000 Toyota Platz
Economy cars may not be the first choice for many of us who prefer high-performance vehicles, but we can all appreciate a survivor – especially one that packs an unusual combination of features. The Toyota Echo is a vehicle… more»
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Latter Day Cream Puff: 1999 Toyota Solara
The Solara was a mid-size, Camry-based coupe and convertible produced from 1999 to 2008. It was designed to appeal to Camry buyers who wanted more of a sporty ride. Having personally owned four Camrys, I suspect the Solaro was… more»
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Arizona Long Bed: 1978 Toyota Pickup 4-Speed
Said to be from Arizona and having had one repaint while with the original owner, an unknown number of years ago, this 1978 Toyota long-bed pickup looks like a nice example. It’s been hiding away for a few years,… more»
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Fresh Engine: 1979 Toyota Celica Supra
It is often essential to carefully scrutinize listing images to determine whether a classic is all the seller suggests. Such is the case with this 1979 Toyota Celica Supra. It features a fresh motor under the hood and appears… more»
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Parked for 30 Years: 1971 Toyota Hilux
It’s interesting to consider the trajectory of the Toyota Hilux in the United States. If you were assigning high school yearbook “Who’s Who” titles to vehicles, the little truck that could would clearly be labeled “Most Likely to Succeed.”… more»
