In production since 1955, the Crown has been one of Toyota’s topline automobiles. It holds the distinction of being the longest-running nameplate in the Toyota portfolio and was also the first Toyota to be imported into the U.S. when… more»
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Supercharged Project: 1988 Toyota MR2
The Toyota MR2 has long been an enthusiast favorite across multiple generations, but like most iconic cars, the first-generation models tend to be the most sought-after. This particular example is a 1988 model equipped with the rare supercharged version… more»
Hidden Shop Find: 1969 Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser
One of the more maddening aspects of reviewing classifieds listings is seeing what look like excellent project vehicles and finding zero text in the description. I get it – we’re all busy – but if you really want to… more»
Japanese Survivor: 1968 Toyota Corona Mark II
Toyota Motor Sales USA set up shop in California in 1957. As their network grew slowly in the U.S., the Corona would be introduced eight years later. It was designed with American drivers in mind and would quickly become… more»
Twin 998cc Ninja-Power! Crazy 1990 Toyota MR2
And now, for something completely different, an MR2 with two motorcycles on its buttocks. That is correct; wearing a Kawasaki Ninja ZX 10R on each hip, the 1990 Toyota MR2 in Roundup, Montana may not be the only such… more»
Supercharged Beauty: 1988 Toyota MR2
How old does a car have to be to be considered a classic? When Eric Clapton sang about ’57 Chevys in his song “I’ve Got a Rock and Roll Heart,” he was singing about a car that was, at… more»
Rare Targa: 1980 Toyota Celica Sunchaser
The Sunchaser was a limited-run conversion of a 1979-81 Toyota Celica coupe into a Targa-style convertible with a removable roof. The work was outsourced by Toyota rather than done in-house and estimates are that about 2,000 of these cars… more»
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»
Nova’s Last Gasp: 1985 Chevrolet Nova
A Chevy Novawhatwho?! Taupe is the perfect color for this 1985 Chevrolet Nova to blend into almost any background, including the background of badge-engineered cars from this era. The seller has this California-built car posted here on craigslist in… more»
Japanese DeLorean? 1994 Toyota Sera
With the butterfly doors open, it’s impossible to mistake a Toyota Sera for any other car. With the doors closed, it looks like almost any other 1990s jellybean car. It’s like Clark Kent turning into Superman. Well ok, that’s… more»
Canary Yellow Survivor: 1980 Toyota Pickup 4×4
UPDATE 12/05/2021: Hope springs eternal, which seems to be the case with this 1980 Toyota Pickup. This is the third time that the owner has listed this classic. It has failed to reach the reserve on both occasions, so… more»
Discovered By Wayne Carini: 1968 Toyota Corona
Most of us know Wayne Carini or know of him as the host of TVs Chasing Classic Cars. He really seems like a nice guy. I had the pleasure of visiting his shop in Portland, Connecticut a few years… more»
No Reserve N60: 1987 Toyota 4Runner
Bidding has started to heat up for this clean 1987 Toyota 4Runner, which wears a somewhat rare paint scheme and seemingly presents well in photos. The seller does admit that it looks better online than it does up close,… more»
Forgotten Project: 1977 Toyota Celica GT
The first-generation Toyota Celica is one of the more sought-after Japanese cars, with recent auction sales pointing to the fact that collectors aren’t being shy about plunking down some very real cash to own one of the best. Similarly,… more»
Rare 1981 Toyota Sunrader With 5th Wheel Camper
This is another reason to have a city block-sized warehouse, at least for me. Although that would fill up in no time with unusual vehicles like this 1981 Toyota Sunrader and 5th wheel trailer. The seller has this one… more»
















