Making the decision to invest in any vehicle is a decision that forces owners to assess whether the car or truck in question has enough going for it that you can justify the predicted expenses. In the case of… more»
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Minty Hilux: 1983 Toyota Pickup 4×4
It’s amazing how a once-utilitarian vehicle has suddenly become a collectible showpiece. This 1983 Toyota Hilux 4×4 pickup looks absolutely perfect sitting on color-matched steel wheels with the period-correct decals running down the sides. The old-school Toyota pickup has… more»
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Clean Xtracab: 1986 Toyota Hilux DLX 4×4
This 1986 Toyota “Hilux” pickup boasts the desirable four-wheel-drive setup along with some modest upgrades that give the truck a more modern appearance. The classic details are still there – i.e., the decals on the doors and the bed… more»
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Iron Pig Driver: 1970 Toyota Land Cruiser
This 1970 Toyota Land Cruiser has been significantly overhauled to the point that it seems pretty close to being a turnkey driver. The seller provides a lengthy description of the numerous improvements he’s made to this FJ55, which is… more»
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JDM Turbo Coupe: 1993 Toyota Supra
The Toyota Supra is one of the best choices for a modern collector car you can buy and enjoy like a daily driver. The MKIV is the hot ticket that gets the big dollar buy at major auctions but… more»
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Rare Droptop: 1985 Toyota Celica GTS Convertible
Have you ever noticed there is a certain class, or segment, of cars that absolutely fit the criteria of being rare but don’t have the cache to demand top-dollar pricing? That’s the issue I always see with these aftermarket-converted… more»
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Mid-Engine Magic: 1987 Toyota MR2 Sunroof Coupe
In the 1970s, with the advent of the Porsche 914, the Fiat X 1/9, and their more exotic brethren including the Pantera and the Countach, the path to a successful mid-engined design was becoming well-trod. Meanwhile, Japanese car makers… more»
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Long Bed Beauty: 1986 Toyota Hilux 4×4
When it comes to blue-chip investments, old Toyota trucks are as good as gets these days. In my opinion, one of the luckiest finds right now is a clean, rust-free four-wheel-drive Toyota pickup that some older driver has been… more»
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60K Original Miles: 1976 Toyota Celica ST
The earliest Toyota Celica remains one of the more collectible Japanese cars you can buy right now. For years, this slow-but-charming sports coupe has been a favorite among collectors of vintage Asian cars but the appeal has grown more… more»
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One Owner Survivor: 1992 Toyota Celica GT-S
Original owner cars are a special breed of motor vehicles, owing both to their scarcity and because old vehicles that remain with their first owner are generally in good condition. Most consumers change cars like they change their socks,… more»
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Iron Pig: 1970 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ55
Toyota trucks top the list of tactical weapon platforms for one reason: reliability. In the civilian world, reliability may not mean life-or-death (though it might), but it certainly creates die-hard loyalty, something Toyota lovers espouse at any opportunity. The… more»
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Japanese Mustang: 1977 Toyota Celica GT Liftback
The Japanese automotive industry enjoys a long history of creating its own interpretation of existing designs. That is not a criticism but recognizes that its designers can pick the key aspects of any successful or iconic model and place… more»
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BF Auction: 1993 Toyota Celica Convertible
UPDATE 6/21/2023 – The seller has added more photos of this Celica. You can find them in the gallery below. UPDATE – The winner of this Celica’s situation has changed and can no longer buy the car, so we… more»
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8K-Mile Estate Find: 1988 Chevrolet Nova
I think we’ve only seen one NUMMI-built (a GM/Toyota partnership) Chevrolet “Nova” from this era here on Barn Finds. Yes, Barn Finds. The place where you typically see American muscle cars in various states of repair, including the original… more»
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Surprisingly Solid FJ55: 1975 Toyota Land Cruiser
The FJ55 is a Toyota Land Cruiser generation that remains somewhat affordable, at least compared to other vintage Toyota 4x4s. The truck can certainly pull strong money in restored condition, but finding one as a project isn’t usually too… more»
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Butterfly Doors! Rare 1990 Toyota Sera
The Toyota Sera is an interesting sports coupe because it uses butterfly doors that hinge at the bottom and tilt up and forward. Built from 1990 to 1996, it was never imported into the U.S., so rare sightings like… more»
