As I continue down the rabbit hole of Japanese 4×4 ownership, I can honestly say I’m happy to be here. The trouble with Japanese cars is very few of them have anything resembling soul. It seems 4x4s is where… more»
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Aug 3, 2018 • Uncategorized • 11 Comments
Sweet Treat: 1980 Toyota Celica GT Sunchaser
I got my tonsils removed earlier this summer, so you’d think I’d have gotten my fill of pudding on my two week-long soft diet, but this 1980 Toyota Celica GT Sunchaser looks like a big bowl of butterscotch pudding,… more»
Aug 2, 2018 • For Sale • 9 Comments
A Tale Of Two FJs: ’76 VS ’75 Toyota Land Cruisers
There are two yellow Land Cruiser FJ40s up for grabs right now. Both of them are yellow and appear to be in excellent, survivor-grade condition with bidding slightly higher for the one on eBay. The question is, which one… more»
Aug 1, 2018 • Uncategorized • 12 Comments
Japanese Family Hauler: 1980 Toyota Cressida Wagon
By the standards of the early ’80s, the Cressida was considered to be a more luxurious alternative to the drab domestic wagons of its day. Reviews from the era praised the stylish interior, surprising performance (for a family hauler… more»
Jul 29, 2018 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Nicest One Left? 1988 Toyota Celica ST
With just 30,000 miles on the clock, this may be one of the most well-preserved Toyota Celicas on the market today. With so many of these cars falling victim to rust and poor modifications by younger owners, this early… more»
Jul 28, 2018 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Memory Maker: 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40
Man, this sort of breaks my heart. This 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser has a rebuilt motor, new clutch / brakes / gas tank and is unfortunately suffering from severe body and floor rust. The frame is good, but the… more»
Jul 27, 2018 • Uncategorized • 17 Comments
Highlander’s Great Granddad: 1971 Toyota Corona Wagon
By 1971, Americans were taking the offerings of Toyota pretty seriously due to a growing reputation for quality and reliability. “Made in Japan” became synonymous with low price and durability, especially in cars. This 1971 Toyota Corona Mk II… more»
Jul 27, 2018 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Sunburnt ‘Yota: 1982 Toyota SR5 4X4
As many of you know, the market for vintage Japanese 4x4s is heating up. With durable engines, great looks and decent off-roadability, there’s a lot to like about trucks like this 1982 Toyota Hilux long-bed. But how much longer… more»
Jul 27, 2018 • Uncategorized • 13 Comments
42,000 Miles From New: 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser
While FJ60 Land Cruisers are generally long-lived, they remain somewhat elusive to find in mint condition. This 42,000-mile example is the outlier, somehow living an existence that didn’t see the mileage pile up over time. Strictly a southern vehicle,… more»
Jul 27, 2018 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Never This Nice: 1985 Toyota Supra
If some kids had posters of Michael Jordan on their wall, I would have had something like this absolutely mint Toyota Supra on mine. Growing up in the 80s, sport compact cars were beginning to come into their own… more»
Jul 27, 2018 • For Sale • 8 Comments
20 Year Sleep: 1966 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ45 LV
When I visited the Pacific Northwest last month, I was looking forward to seeing the numerous vehicles retired from our roads here in the Northeast that still did duty on the streets of Portland and Seattle. I was not… more»
Jul 20, 2018 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Baja 1000 Chase Truck: 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser
Most of the tricked out Land Cruisers we see hail from Australia or Japan; this particular FJ60 was customized right here in the states for the purpose of serving as a chase truck for the running of the Baja… more»
Jul 20, 2018 • For Sale • 8 Comments
FJ Hoarding: Toyota Land Cruiser FJ55 Collection
I swear, someone in the universe heard me going on and on about vintage Japanese 4x4s and now it seems every post is encouraging me to take the plunge onto yet another vehicle segment I know nothing about. This… more»
Jul 18, 2018 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Rock Solid Rock Hopper: 1974 Toyota FJ40
I don’t know if it’s going to come together just yet, but I’m working on acquiring a new project of the vintage Japanese 4×4 variety. It’s not an FJ40, because those have been far too popular (and expensive) for… more»
Jul 12, 2018 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Rusty Knocker: 1974 Toyota Land Cruiser
More and more, Japanese 4x4s have come onto my radar as the next frontier for collector vehicles. Capable, cheap and reliable, they are darlings of adventure-seekers and Instagram celebrities who just want to look adventurous. There’s a ton of… more»
Jul 2, 2018 • Exclusives • 10 Comments
EXCLUSIVE: 1994 Toyota 4Runner
While this one is a bit newer than what we typically feature, the seller Martha T has taken such amazing care of this 4Runner that we thought one of you might enjoy having it! She claims it is currently in… more»
