Toyota

Desert Dry: 1973 Toyota Corona Wagon

If I had a bit more time and a reliable form of income that didn’t require being chained to a desk all day, I’d love to go on the hunt for cars like this 1973 Toyota Corona wagon found… more»

1974 Toyota Land Cruiser: Dry But Rough

In this week’s edition of Jeff in the Junkyard, one of the vehicles retired to Amish Country included an FJ55 Land Cruiser which a few of you had recollections of being unstoppable off-road. Well, here’s your chance to save one before… more»

1968 Toyota S800: Sporting Past

There are days when I’m convinced Barn Finds reader Robert R. and I are long-lost siblings (or at least distant cousins); almost every find he sends in are vehicles I’ve thought about owning at one point in time. Actually, I’ve been… more»

40k Mile 1983 Toyota SR5 Pickup

Around here we wouldn’t normally get excited about an old Toyota pickup, but this isn’t just any old beater. This truck has only covered 40k miles since new and was lovingly cared for by the original owner until last year when… more»

Plain Yellow: 1973 Toyota Corolla

This plain yellow Corolla (that was originally brown) hails from a day when Toyotas were known for both their simplicity and reliability. This one is located in Homestead, Florida and is for sale here on eBay where bidding is… more»

1972 Toyota FJ40: Low-Buck Conversion

Over the weekend, I visited my in-laws in northwest Florida. One of my favorite stops is at a small used car dealer in the one-horse town where my wife grew up. The dealer is a friend of my father-in-law… more»

1978 Toyota Corona: Beige Wagon

I don’t know why it’s the beige Japanese compacts that seem to survive in original condition. Maybe it’s reflective of the people that buy beige cars taking care of them? I’m not being judgmental, just wondering! This nice-looking Corona… more»

All Original: 1970 Toyota Corona Deluxe

I had been skeptical of the “goodness” of Toyotas until recently. No cars can be that reliable and that undemanding, right? Or at least that’s what I thought, but I’ve been proven wrong as two very-high mileage (230k+) Camrys… more»

What A Feeling: 1979 Toyota Celica ST

When you watch any of Toyota’s current advertisements, you’ll notice a common theme: heavy emphasis on the excitement of driving their cars, or the experiences the vehicles help create. Now, I am not one to ignore the reputation Toyota… more»

A Family of FJs: 1976 Toyota FJ40 Landcruiser

If there was ever a vehicle I wish I had gotten into instead of my beloved 80s BMWs, the early Toyota Landcruiser is it. From their charming looks that embody everything a vintage rock-hopper should look like to their… more»

Rising Sun: 1980 Toyota Celica Sunchaser

One of the best ways to feel a connection to a car outside of driving it is to own it in miniature. For those of you who collected them before you could drive one, you might remember the Tomy… more»

Junior Workhourse: 1967 Toyota T100 Stout

These days, consumers can find a variety of options across the pickup truck segment. However, if you’re looking for a light-duty alternative to extra cabs and extended beds, you have limited options (though the new Chevy Colorado could be… more»

Immaculate 1971 Toyota Corona

I recently received an email from a new member of this fine community. In Ray’s email he presented me with a link to a Toyota Corona Deluxe with the question as to whether I believed it was a barn… more»

3/4 Scale Woodie: 1979 Toyota Cressida Wagon

At first glance you could easily mistake this wagon for one of the big American station wagons built in the ’70s, with boxy styling and simulated wood grain. In reality, this wagon isn’t anything like those grocery haulers. This… more»

The Starlet is Sorted and Ready to Go

UPDATE 6/10/14 – The auction ended last night with a high bid of $1,925! Steve from Ohio was the winner and he plans to keep it as original as possible. He has quite a collection of Japanese cars, so… more»

RWD Supermini: 1982 Toyota Starlet

Well, it’s time to say goodbye to our trusty parts runner. Since our recent acquisition of the Miata, our little Toyota doesn’t get much action so we feel it would be better to get it into hands of someone… more»

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