Toyota

One of 77: 1988 Toyota Celica Alltrac “IMSA” Edition

If money were no object, I would build a collection of homologation specials like the 1988 Toyota Celica Alltrac Turbo. The competition-grade version was built to compete in the World Rally Championship, and per the rules of the WRC,… more»

Vintage ‘Yota Trio: Toyota Stout Package

This listing on eBay is for a collection of three Toyota Stout pickups in varying grades of condition. The white truck shown here is the best of the bunch, as it runs and drives but is in need of… more»

$1,400 Winter Beater: 1983 Toyota Tercel SR5 4WD

Since I just lost my beloved 1997 Subaru Outback due to rust a few days ago, after buying it new and driving it for 359,400 miles, I’m on the lookout for another winter car. A lot of folks here… more»

Unmodified FJ60: 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser

The more you explore this 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser, the better it gets. The FJ60 has been with the original owner until just recently, with a paper trail that confirms it as a one-owner vehicle. All records since new… more»

I Want! 1967 Toyota Land Cruiser Pickup

We recently covered a group of four Land Cruiser projects, but they were all the closed version. This pickup-style FJ45L seems a little more rare around here and is also in better shape. After being stored since the 1980s… more»

One Owner 1991 Toyota 4Runner

Older model 4Runners are near and dear to the hearts of many Toyota buffs largely because they were built on the same platform as the Hilux/Pick-up and, of course, because of the legendary reliability of the 22R motor.  In… more»

Sitting for Years: 1972 Toyota Corona Mark II

Toyota entered the American car market in 1957 with its Crown model. To a large extent, these early cars were treated as something of a novelty, but it didn’t take the world very long to realize that Toyota was… more»

Perfectly Preserved: 58K-Mile 1985 Toyota Celica GT

My favorite classes in college, where I majored in Historic Preservation, had to do with the study of material culture. Essentially, material culture is the stuff we make, use, save, and throw away, and you can learn a lot about… more»

Fantastic Four: Fleet Of FJ40 Land Cruisers

The Toyota “FJ40” Land Cruiser is one of the most iconic classic off-road vehicles in the world. While you couldn’t purchase a new one in the US after 1983, they were actually produced in Brazil through 2001 and continue… more»

Gently Used: 1985 Toyota Xtracab 4X4 Pickup

Times have changed. In 1987, I bought a 1979 Toyota SR5 pickup for $1,500 with 75,000 miles. My son is currently looking for a used Toyota 4-wheel-drive pickup, but with his modest budget is having a hard time finding anything… more»

Always Garage Kept: 1985 Toyota Supra

From reading the ad for this 1985 Supra, it appears that the owner may have inherited the car from their uncle when he passed away last year. The uncle had owned the car since new, but the current owner… more»

Twin Turbo Sleeper: 1990 Toyota Cresta 2.5 GT

It’s difficult today to find reasons to get enthused about the vehicles Toyota chooses to sell in the U.S. Looking back at their lineup in 1988 shows a company with a much different focus than they have now, which… more»

Amazing Survivor: 1993 Toyota MR2 Turbo!

When it was first introduced to the motoring world in 1984, the Toyota MR2 was a ground-breaking car. Up until that point, mid-engined sports cars had largely been the domain of specialist European marques such as Ferrari, but the… more»

Low-Mileage LJ80: 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser

A few days ago, I got the wild idea to get rid of my daily driver, shed my car payment, and buy a used Land Cruiser. My car gets super tight with an infant and mom in the backseat,… more»

EXCLUSIVE: 1986 Toyota MR2

The styling of the first generation Toyota MR2 is well, a bit different, but there is something strangely cool about it. The mid-engine layout and rev happy 4A-GE engine make these an absolute blast to drive! While they aren’t… more»

7,160 Original Miles: 1981 Toyota Pickup Wrecker

At first glance, you could rightfully question this Toyota’s ability to tow anything other than a similar-era Corolla. However, that’s exactly why a Toyota dealer bought a pickup and outfitted it with a tow body when new, as the… more»

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