When you think of 1980s hot hatches, it’s easy to focus solely on the likes of the Volkswagen GTI and the Honda Civic. However, Toyota was a serious player in this space as well, with models that included a… more»
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Jan 9, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Chauffeur Optional: 1997 Toyota Century GZG50
If you thought that the Lexus was the most luxurious car built by Toyota, you’d be ignoring the Century. Still in production today, the Century is a series of full-size luxury sedans (now SUVs) and limos built mostly for… more»
Jan 3, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Nicest One Left? 1980 Toyota Cressida Wagon
Distinctive doesn’t begin to describe the third-generation Toyota Mark II, known here and in other countries as the Cressida. At one time in Toyota’s history, this was as nice as it got if a person wanted the nicest Toyota… more»
Dec 23, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Top Shelf Toyota! V12 1997 Toyota Century
The perfect present for the car enthusiast who has “everything,” this immaculate 1997 Toyota Century could be the most unusual car in your neighborhood. The Irmo, South Carolina classic boasts a V12 engine and enough buttons and wood trim… more»
Dec 21, 2023 • For Sale • 2 Comments
Manual FJ60: 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser
The FJ60-series Toyota Land Cruiser sits in an interesting spot in the hierarchy of the brand’s most well-loved truck: it’s a full-size rig with plenty of space for passengers and their gear, and it benefits from having the same… more»
Dec 20, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Untouched Original: 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser
As enthusiasts, many of us try to some extent to predict which vehicles can bring us enjoyment while also being decent investments, at least to the point that we break even when it comes time to sell. One of… more»
Dec 17, 2023 • Auctions • 54 Comments
BF Auction: 1969 Toyota Corona with Rare Options
It would be fair to say that early post-war Japanese passenger cars were not the greatest in automotive history. Companies like Datsun and Isuzu were on a steep learning curve, producing mildly re-engineered versions of models initially developed by… more»
Dec 12, 2023 • For Sale • 6 Comments
JDM Troopy: 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser HZJ75
The Toyota Land Cruiser is one of the more well-loved SUVs ever sold in the U.S., but that doesn’t mean enthusiasts still don’t look longingly overseas at the models never sold stateside. There is a wide range of configurations… more»
Dec 9, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
2 Owner Car: 1984 Toyota Celica GT
1980s Japanese sports coupes represent a demographic of vehicles many of us have a connection to, even if we never actually drove one. The number of friends in high school who drove a beater, or work colleagues who purchased… more»
Dec 5, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Clean 1970 Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser
The history of off-road vehicles begins and ends with the Jeep. Of course, this isn’t true, it actually starts right at the beginning with the Benz Patent Motorwagen, which undoubtedly had decent off-road capabilities, as well as some incredibly… more»
Dec 3, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Two-Owner 1991 SW20 Toyota MR2
So, you want a sports car. You think, maybe a Porsche or a Ferrari or something classic, but are turned off by the expense, quirks, and unreliability. Maybe a Honda/Acura NSX? That solves the reliability and drivability issues; it’s… more»
Nov 21, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Super Clean 1993 Toyota Pickup 4×4
This 1993 Toyota pickup is the sort of truck you wouldn’t have given a second look at a few years ago, but these days, it’s a legitimate collector’s item. Of course, it has the right looks, since it’s a… more»
Nov 16, 2023 • For Sale • 22 Comments
No Reserve Droptop: 1980 Toyota Celica Convertible
Even without the custom convertible conversion, this 1980 Toyota Celica would be one stunningly well-preserved automobile, but the ragtop just makes it all the more of a crowd-pleaser. I’ve seen a couple of these before with the droptops, but… more»
Nov 1, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Two-Owner Survivor: 1984 Toyota Celica Supra
If push came to shove and I had to nominate what I believe is the best-looking Japanese car from the 1980s, this 1984 Toyota Celica Supra would be a strong contender. There is something about its aggressive “wedge” styling… more»
Oct 28, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Japanese Pony Car? 1973 Toyota Celica ST
The Celica might be thought of as Toyota’s version of the original Ford Mustang, with its sporty long hood/short deck proportions and 2+2 seating. Its name was an iteration of the Latin word “coelica” which meant celestial or heavenly…. more»
Oct 27, 2023 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Early Overlander: 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser
The Toyota Land Cruiser has long held a steady presence on the overlanding and vintage SUV scene, and for good reason: they are capable off-road and rock-solid dependable, for the most part. The early ones are prone to rust,… more»
