Toyota

Starlet Project Update: Parts and Advice Needed

Well, I haven’t done any updates on our Starlet because there isn’t much to fix. These may have been some of the cheapest cars available when new, but they were well-built little workhorses. I have new found respect for… more»

Identity Crisis: 1963 Toyota Crown Deluxe

Twenty years before Toyota built the compact Starlet that Jesse just purchased, the Japanese company was building full size sedans. We didn’t get many of these early cars and there are very few left on American roads today. The Crown… more»

Introducing My New Parts Runner

With the SAAB down for repairs, I needed something to get around with. Go on, go ahead and laugh! After you have composed yourself, come back and let me explain my reasoning. On my way home from work the… more»

Toyotas First Sports Car: 1967 Sports 800

Here is a Toyota you don’t see everyday… well, or ever. We had never seen one before, so when Jim S. sent us the link to this example, we took notice. Everyone knows about the 2000GT, but Toyota’s first… more»

Pet Project: 1960 Toyopet Crown RS30 Wagon

Reader Josh O. discovered this rare 1960 Toyopet Crown Custom wagon hiding in a barn. He pulled it out with the plan of restoring it, but other projects have gotten in the way, so he has decided to let… more»

Japanese Fire Truck: 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser

What boy doesn’t dream of driving a fire engine? There is just something mesmerizing about those big red trucks. This 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser might not be the type of fire engine most of us dreamt of as a… more»

Mysterious 1976 Toyota Corolla

The seller of this 1976 Toyota Corolla claims it is a one of a kind prototype. It was found in a barn, where it had sat since 1984. They have done considerable research and even contacted Toyota, who claims… more»

Winter Driver: Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser

UPDATE 1/13/12 – After relisting it, someone hit the Buy It Now for $11,500. Well sold. UPDATE 12/26/11 – The auction ended with 12 bids and a high bid of $6,610. Sadly, the reserve wasn’t met, but we will… more»

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