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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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Project Update: 1981 Toyota HiAce
It’s been a while since I shared any information about my 1981 Toyota HiAce (but I sure have been yapping about it in other posts!), so it’s time I provided an update. For anyone unfamiliar with it, you can… more»
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You’re Golden: 1977 Toyota Celica GT Liftback
It’s sometimes hard to believe how small most imports were in the 1970s and 80s. When did vehicles, in general, start supersizing with every new generation? Maybe since the beginning, I’m guessing, but it’s disappointing to see every make… more»
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Second-Gen Sweetheart: 1980 Toyota Celica
What a sweetheart! It may not be the most exciting—output is just 96 horsepower and it’s even an automatic, for crying out loud—but this ’80 Celica liftback is stunningly original, with just 32,000 miles showing. Add to that the… more»
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Clean Cushions: 1982 Toyota Mini-Cruiser
As everyone is by now sick and tired of hearing, I want my 1981 Toyota HiAce to someday do camper duty. It’s a long way from that point, and seeing examples like this 1982 Toyota Mini-Cruiser make me question… more»
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USGP Edition: 1980 Toyota Celica
Special editions haven’t changed much since they became a common sales tactics by automakers. Some special graphics, implied rarity / limited production and perhaps upgraded wheels are all common elements of a bit of dealer dress-up. This 1980 Toyota… more»
