Toyota

One Family Owned: 1983 Toyota Celica GT

Toyota broke new ground when it released its original Celica. The company had established a reputation for producing affordable small cars featuring better-than-average build quality. However, the Celica brought a more sporting feel and remained an integral member of… more»

Base Model Survivor: 1983 Toyota Celica GT

The Toyota Celica has long been a familiar nameplate among sporty Japanese coupes, and the model eventually became a bit of a hot rod with various trims offering turbocharged engines, high-strung 4-cylinders, and optional all-wheel drive. But like every… more»

BF Exclusive: 1994 Toyota Supra

Toyota produced two distinct versions of the 1994 Supra. One featured a turbocharged engine offering impressive power and performance. The normally aspirated variant was among the most accomplished and affordable Grand Tourers of the last thirty years. This Supra… more»

No Time to Drive: 1985 Toyota Celica GT-S Convertible

When it comes to aftermarket convertible conversions, the results are usually less than stellar. You’re talking about a car that the factory didn’t want to take the time to convert into a drop top, and then expecting an outfit… more»

1996 Toyota HiAce Bambee Diesel Camper

As the years roll by, the US rule allowing a person to import a foreign car so long as it is more than 25 years old is bringing ever more interesting metal onto our shores. From Japan, we’re seeing… more»

Make an Offer: 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser

Rarity claims for any classic must be taken at face value unless a seller holds documentary evidence supporting their belief. Such is the case with this 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser. The seller describes its paint shade as rare, and… more»

BF Auction: 1970 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40

UPDATE – The seller has a 2011 Chevrolet LS V8 engine they had intended to install in the FJ, while not included, a deal could be arranged to include it and any of the parts the seller has acquired… more»

California Truck: 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser

This 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser is attracting decent bids despite being an early model project. The 80-Series is riding a bit of a roller coaster right now, with a big run-up in prices during the pandemic as consumers began… more»

Off-Road Revival: 1974 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40

The Land Cruisers of yesteryear were akin to the Jeep CJ but built in Japan. The J40, which was on the market from 1960 to 1984, was a 2-door SUV with a short wheelbase and four-wheel-drive. They were fun… more»

Project Hot Hatch: 1987 Toyota Corolla FX16-GTS

When you think of 1980s hot hatches, it’s easy to focus solely on the likes of the Volkswagen GTI and the Honda Civic. However, Toyota was a serious player in this space as well, with models that included a… more»

Chauffeur Optional: 1997 Toyota Century GZG50

If you thought that the Lexus was the most luxurious car built by Toyota, you’d be ignoring the Century. Still in production today, the Century is a series of full-size luxury sedans (now SUVs) and limos built mostly for… more»

Nicest One Left? 1980 Toyota Cressida Wagon

Distinctive doesn’t begin to describe the third-generation Toyota Mark II, known here and in other countries as the Cressida. At one time in Toyota’s history, this was as nice as it got if a person wanted the nicest Toyota… more»

Top Shelf Toyota! V12 1997 Toyota Century

The perfect present for the car enthusiast who has “everything,” this immaculate 1997 Toyota Century could be the most unusual car in your neighborhood. The Irmo, South Carolina classic boasts a V12 engine and enough buttons and wood trim… more»

Manual FJ60: 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser

The FJ60-series Toyota Land Cruiser sits in an interesting spot in the hierarchy of the brand’s most well-loved truck: it’s a full-size rig with plenty of space for passengers and their gear, and it benefits from having the same… more»

Untouched Original: 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser

As enthusiasts, many of us try to some extent to predict which vehicles can bring us enjoyment while also being decent investments, at least to the point that we break even when it comes time to sell. One of… more»

BF Auction: 1969 Toyota Corona with Rare Options

It would be fair to say that early post-war Japanese passenger cars were not the greatest in automotive history. Companies like Datsun and Isuzu were on a steep learning curve, producing mildly re-engineered versions of models initially developed by… more»

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