Toyota

Barn Find Hot Hatch: 1987 Toyota Corolla FX16 GTS

Here’s a rare survivor from the hot hatch hall of fame: a 1987 Toyota Corolla FX-16 GTS. Now, when I say survivor, I don’t mean unmolested; I simply mean it survived the era wherein cars like this were relentlessly… more»

JDM Quad Cab: 1995 Toyota Hilux SSR-X

While it can sometimes seem difficult to imagine owning one vehicle across multiple generations, it’s an intriguing thought: why not buy an enthusiast vehicle that your offspring and their families can enjoy? That’s the seller’s case for this JDM… more»

Only 1,865 Miles? 1971 Toyota Hilux Survivor

The Toyota Hilux was Toyota’s most successful global pickup truck. Known in America, after the first generation, simply as the “Toyota Truck,” it helped solidify Toyota’s reputation as producing reliable, simple, affordable, and practical vehicles. This first-generation model comes… more»

Turbo Diesel BJ60: 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser

Vintage SUVs continue to be very popular with people wanting an alternative to the mundane modern rides that get lost in the parking lot. Although the Ford Bronco seems to be getting the lions share of attention lately, vintage… more»

Frame Off Resto: 1987 Toyota 4Runner SR5

This seller on eBay has a tendency to track down very clean vintage Toyota trucks, and this 1987 4Runner is their latest find. Surprisingly, the listing indicates the 4Runner benefits from a frame-off restoration, and while it’s not typical… more»

Two Owner Truck: 1986 Toyota SR5 Pickup

Bidding ends this evening for a 1986 Toyota 4×4 pickup equipped with the SR5 package, and despite having over 200,000 miles, it still presents quite well. The dry Texas climate almost certainly played a big role in this single-cab… more»

Batmobile Barn Find? Unique Car Collection in Tennessee

Holy Car Collector! A unique collection is being created down in Franklin, Tennessee including a Dodge from the 1940s, 50s through 70s Fords and Chevys, three Toyota Land Cruisers, 1980’s Cadillacs, and for only $49,000, a Batmobile Body Kit!… more»

4×4 Survivor: 1987 Toyota Xtracab SR5

A vehicle owned by a woman does not automatically guarantee that it will be in stellar condition – but it can help if that individual is also an enthusiast. Not to say men don’t over-index on caring for their… more»

Rare Turbo Diesel: 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser BJ73

The saying goes, “if you want to go into the Australian Outback, take a Land Rover. But if you want to come back again, take a Land Cruiser.” As with many 4×4 models, the Land Cruiser story begins in… more»

No Reserve 1991 Toyota Pickup 4×4

Most people consider the Delorean the star of 1985’s blockbuster, Back to the Future, but there’s more to the film than a single movie car. Ignoring the wonderful cars of 1955 (which deserve their own post), viewers were treated… more»

JDM Turbodiesel: 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser HJ61VX

In general, Toyota Land Cruisers that came stateside are plenty appealing, what with their impressive durability and off-road prowess. But like so many other imports, the forbidden fruit of overseas-only models still leaves Land Cruisers enthusiasts yearning for what… more»

Roadside Sighting: One Of A Kind Gullwing!

On my way into Barn Finds HQ this morning, I decided to take a different route than usual in hopes of avoiding some of the crazy traffic that’s taken over Boise recently. Not only did this new route save… more»

Rare 1981 Toyota Celica GT 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 and it’s estimated that about 2,000 of these transformations took place. This… more»

Stock Targa Turbo: 1992 Toyota Supra

The third generation Toyota Supra is a car that is both rare and not so rare, turning up with enough frequency that you can recall the last time you saw one, but not enough that you should sleep on… more»

No Reserve Xtra Cab: 1987 Toyota 4×4 Pickup

This 1987 Toyota Pickup 4×4 is a desirable Xtra Cab model, and despite having over 155,000 miles on the clock, it still presents incredibly well. The seller doesn’t mention a respray, but it seems likely given how nice the… more»

Frame On Resto: 1983 Toyota SR5 Pickup

The seller of this pristine 1983 Toyota SR5 pickup notes that his father-in-law purchased the truck new, so it’s been in his family for some time. Sporting the SR5 package and wearing great original colors, the Toyota benefits from… more»

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