All-original California cars, those are magic words for a lot of us who live (linger, suffer) in the Midwest and see so many thousands of rusted-out vehicles every day; or worse yet, drive them. This 1970 Toyota Corona MK… more»
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Mar 9, 2018 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Unbelievably Stock: 1987 Toyota Corolla GT-S
There are unicorns and there are unicorns: this is 1987 Toyota Corolla GT-S, more affectionately known as the AE86, and more frequently seen in modified form. This particular example is the top-of-the-heap GT-S model with a 5-speed manual, rear… more»
Mar 6, 2018 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Delivery Route Discovery: 1993 Toyota Supra
This 1993 Toyota Supra was discovered by a courier after dropping off a parcel somewhere in Ireland. Taking the opportunity to perhaps bargain for a car no one else was aware of, the delivery driver came home with an… more»
Mar 4, 2018 • For Sale • 14 Comments
$1,500 Ragtop: 1981 Toyota Celica Sunchaser
Spring is almost here, even though we’re supposed to get almost a foot of snow again this week. Sigh. This 1981 Toyota Celica Sunchaser gives me hope that winter will soon be over with. It’s posted on Craigslist, and… more»
Feb 28, 2018 • For Sale • 13 Comments
GTI Alternative: 1987 Toyota Corolla FX16 GT-S
Seller hyperbole about a certain car being rare because it’s the only one on eBay at the moment is a pet peeve of mine, but I’ll allow it for an original Toyota Corolla FX16 GT-S hatchback. In fact, the… more»
Feb 26, 2018 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Spring Fever’mobile: 1978 Toyota Chinook
Spring fever is hitting hard here in the upper-Midwest. With a foot of fresh snow on the ground, I’m finding it hard to not dream about hitting the open road in something like this 1978 Toyota Chinook. This one… more»
Feb 26, 2018 • For Sale • 13 Comments
4WD Time Capsule: 1989 Toyota HiAce Fire Truck
Although I do love my HiAce project, it’s tough to not stare longingly at some of the later versions that are popping up for sale with increased regularity. Thanks to the relaxed importation laws, vehicles meeting the 25 year… more»
Feb 18, 2018 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Charity Classic: 1969 Toyota Corona Coupe
A few days ago, fellow writer Scotty mentioned he would love to own a Toyota Corona coupe. Well, his ship has come in, although I suspect this example is more of a project than he may be looking for…. more»
Feb 14, 2018 • Uncategorized • 36 Comments
598,310 Miles! 1983 Toyota Corolla DLX Wagon
We’ve seen cars with low-mileage claims and those usually get their share of jeers. How about a car that looks like it has low miles but has almost 600,000 miles?! This 1983 Toyota Corolla DLX Wagon is that car…. more»
Feb 12, 2018 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Barn Find: 1967 Toyota Corona Deluxe 1900
Normally we think of big American cars and trucks being found in barns and garages, not something like this 1967 Toyota Corona Deluxe 1900. But, there it is. This one is listed on eBay with a single bid of… more»
Feb 6, 2018 • Uncategorized • 20 Comments
Running When Parked: 1980 Toyota Celica Sunchaser
Ah, the classic “running when parked.” I love this description, as it means so little yet inspires much hope among enthusiasts passionate about a certain car. For example, if you’ve been hunting for a rare Toyota Celica Sunchaser convertible,… more»
Feb 6, 2018 • Uncategorized • 28 Comments
Kansas Crown: 1970 Toyota Crown
I instantly recognized this car as one that I had seen before. It sure looks good all cleaned up! This 1970 Toyota Crown is listed on eBay with bids of just over $1,000 but the reserve isn’t met, of… more»
Jan 18, 2018 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Turbo 5-Speed: 1986 Toyota SR5 Pickup
As I’ve gotten more ingrained within the community of vintage Toyota truck and van owners, I’ve come to the realization that once you get outside the mudding communities, there’s a very welcoming group of enthusiasts who blend classic vehicle… more»
Jan 17, 2018 • For Sale • 45 Comments
Time Capsule: 1979 Toyota Corolla
This 1979 Toyota Corolla was hiding out in an Idaho barn after being traded for a tractor a few years back. The seller acknowledges that the term “barn find” gets thrown around a bit too much, but that this… more»
Jan 16, 2018 • Uncategorized • 21 Comments
Tasty Vanilla: 1988 Toyota Camry LE All-Trac
The Camry isn’t exactly on everyone’s cool cars list, at least a standard spec one isn’t. A lot of people blame the Camry for dumbing down vehicles, which is probably more a case of Toyota making them so drop-dead-reliable… more»
Jan 9, 2018 • Uncategorized • 25 Comments
Barn Of Abandoned Projects: Toyota Supra Package
Near my house is a gentleman who clearly likes Mitsubishi 3000GTs, as he’s got several of them strewn about his property with no evidence of recent attempts to work on them. I’ll bet he wishes he had a barn… more»
