When we consider the importance of color schemes on vintage cars and trucks, it seems that most of the time the preoccupation is with limited-production sports cars and other performance models. We don’t hear nearly as much chatter about… more»
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Solid as a Rock: 1967 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ45L Pickup
Reliable, worldly, rugged: sounds like a Match.com ad, but it’s not. It’s the tip of the iceberg on the list of “advantages” describing the Toyota Land Cruiser, the longest-running production car in Toyota’s history. Sold in 170 countries, the… more»
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One Owner! 1978 Toyota HiLux Pickup
As big and heavy-duty as many trucks have gotten these days, it’s nice to step back in time and re-visit the days when simple, low-cost pickups like this 1978 Toyota HiLux were just as much the norm as their… more»
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Manual FJ60: 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser
Like it or not, old Toyota Land Cruisers are no longer cheap. This is great if you happen to own one; less so if you’re on the market for one. This particular truck appears to belong to a caretaker… more»
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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»
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Untouched FJ60: 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser
Sometimes, I look back and wonder why I didn’t make a move even when I had a suspicion a particular vehicle was a smart one to buy. I prefer not to call it a list of regrets, but with… more»
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Willing Wagon: 1971 Toyota Corolla
The Toyota Corolla debuted in 1966 as a subcompact and is still going strong in 2022 on its 12th generation. It helped Toyota to firmly establish its presence in the U.S. car market, and over time became a very… more»
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Rust-Free 1986 Toyota SR5 Xtracab Short Bed 4×4
The fourth-generation Toyota pickup went through a minor redesign for the 1986 model year, which included a new grille, front bumper, and some interior changes. They’re pretty hot right now and the seller has this 1986 Toyota SR5 4×4… more»
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Rust Free Original: 1985 Toyota Hilux 4×4
It’s amazing how many rust-free Toyota trucks still emerge for sale, seemingly kept in a vault in some West Coast community since new. The truth of the matter is, these trucks simply didn’t rust away in places like Oregon… more»
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Package Deal: Three Toyota Supras!
The Toyota Supra has become somewhat unobtainable, especially if you’re on the hunt for an MK4 generation model. The MK3 and MK2 generations, however, have remained more affordable, despite the fact that they are fabulous driver’s cars. Inline six… more»
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Rare In US: 1986 Toyota Hilux Double-Cab Diesel
It’s impossible to be on almost any road in America for more than a few minutes without seeing a four-door pickup. That wasn’t the case when I was growing up, and even into the 1980s and early-90s, they weren’t… more»
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25k Original Miles: 1984 Toyota Celica GT
Cars from the 1980s spent years in the wilderness as people sought to forget The Malaise Era. However, times have changed, and one of the driving forces behind their reemergence is a new generation of enthusiasts who view them… more»
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27K Original Miles: 1986 Toyota MR2
This 1986 Toyota MR2 is a low-mileage example that was supposedly put into storage between 2005 and 2015. The body has been repainted, and curiously, the rear spoiler deleted. These first-generation MR2s are mild sleepers on the marketplace today,… more»
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Hidden Since 2000: 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser
The seller of this FJ62-series Toyota Land Cruiser claims this truck had been hidden in a storage facility on Cape Cod since 2000. With just over 100,000 original miles, it is a youngster by Land Cruiser standards. Despite living… more»
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Restored Turbo: 1987 Toyota Pickup
There’s no denying that survivor-grade Toyota trucks are on the rise, and will likely be hot for some time. They benefit from a few things, one of which is the iconic styling – yes, those decals turn people on… more»
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Japanese Mustang? 1977 Toyota Celica GT
Though not exclusively sold in the U.S., the Toyota Celica took direct aim at the original 1965 Ford Mustang. However, by the time the 2+2 sports coupe was introduced, the Mustang had grown considerably in size. The first generation… more»
