Here’s another one of those cars that were once so common—at least in southern California, where I grew up—that it was easy to overlook their significance, but have now all but disappeared. This 1981 Toyota Celica Supra represents the… more»
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Aug 28, 2017 • For Sale • 23 Comments
1st Generation Liftback: 1972 Toyota Celica
Long considered Japan’s version of the Mustang, the 1972 Toyota Celica featured here is said to be a dry, rust-free survivor. Originally from Arizona and now located in Maryland, the Celica presents well and is in stock condition, with… more»
Aug 19, 2017 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Cadillac of Toyotas: 1983 Toyota Cressida
While loved for its rear wheel drive configuration by the tuner crowd, Toyota’s Cressida sedan also provides a lens into the pre-Lexus era when Toyota made compelling luxury cars with big bodies and six cylinders. This 1983 example is… more»
Aug 15, 2017 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Turbocharged Unicorn: 1986 Toyota Hilux Xtra Cab 4X4
Though previously I preferred full-size pickup trucks, more recently I have gotten into mid-size pickup trucks, especially ones from the 1970s and the 1980s. One of the mid-size pickups that has caught my eye more recently is the Toyota… more»
Aug 13, 2017 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Donation Write-Off: 1978 Toyota Celica
Featuring a rust-free body with paint that looks like it could come back with a serious buffing, this 1978 Toyota Celica is a recent charitable donation that is bidding quite cheaply at just over $200. Located in Anaheim, California,… more»
Aug 7, 2017 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Raconteur’s Delight: 1974 Toyota Land Cruiser
Have you ever come across an ad for a car that is so engrossing that it persuades you to overlook what a monumentally bad decision buying the car would be? That’s where I find myself with this 1974 Toyota… more»
Aug 7, 2017 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Return on Investment: 1988 Toyota MR2
In the eighties and nineties, affordable sports cars were being produced by most manufacturers. Cars such as the Scirocco, Fiero, Capri convertible, EXP, MR2, CRX, and the Miata were all products of this time period. While many of them… more»
Jul 24, 2017 • For Sale • 29 Comments
What Might Have Been: 1990 Toyota Corolla Harley Car
Here at Barn Finds, we pride ourselves in finding the rarest vehicles the market has to offer. We feel that these important vehicles deserve a home in the garage of the most dedicated enthusiasts the hobby has to offer. … more»
Jul 24, 2017 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Pre-Hilux: 1967 Toyota Stout
This rarely-seen Toyota Stout pickup has recently emerged from barn storage and actually appears to be stored on a farm. Located in Arizona and wearing California plates, there’s some hope that rust is minimal despite the propensity for early… more»
Jul 23, 2017 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Things To Come: 1980 Toyota Corona Luxury Edition
A Toyota Camry is considered by most enthusiasts to be the automotive equivalent of a slice of plain white bread—utterly innocuous, and of absolutely no interest—and it’s hard to see that changing much with the passage of time. Yet,… more»
Jul 17, 2017 • For Sale • 13 Comments
One Of 1,200 Imported: 1986 Toyota SR5 Turbo
The 1980s were not kind to the automotive hobby in many ways, but it at least broke the door open on manufacturers turbocharging practically everything in search of more power and decent MPGs. Toyota actually piloted a turbocharging initiative… more»
Jul 13, 2017 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Family Hauler Survivor: 1986 Toyota Van
When I was a kid in the late 1990s/early 2000s, it seemed like these old Toyota vans were everywhere. A neighbor of mine had one sitting in his backyard for most of my childhood, and I always thought it… more»
Jul 12, 2017 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Restore Or Modify? 1976 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40
This is a well traveled Land Cruiser. By well traveled, I don’t mean that it’s been driven a lot. The seller claims it was disassembled in 1981 and the parts have since been to Portland, San Diego and now… more»
Jul 9, 2017 • Auctions • 63 Comments
BF AUCTION: 1987 Toyota FX16 GT-S
We are excited to present the first official Barn Finds auction! To kick things off, I’ve decided to list one of my own cars. Yes, it’s a Toyota, but this isn’t just any old Toyota. The FX16 was built… more»
Jun 19, 2017 • For Sale • 17 Comments
300K Miles, Still Passes Smog: 1984 Toyota Supra
Toyotas certainly have a reputation for being long-lived, but often times those high mileage accomplishments occur behind the wheel of a Camry or Corolla. That’s why you’d be forgiven if you did a double take upon seeing one of… more»
Jun 16, 2017 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Diesel Longevity: 1981 Toyota Hilux
For those of you who recall my 1981 Toyota HiAce project (there will be updates…someday), this little Hilux diesel played an indirect role in my van making the trip from Panama to the USA. You see, the previous owner… more»
