It’s impossible to be on almost any road in America for more than a few minutes without seeing a four-door pickup. That wasn’t the case when I was growing up, and even into the 1980s and early-90s, they weren’t… more»
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Oct 14, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments
25k Original Miles: 1984 Toyota Celica GT
Cars from the 1980s spent years in the wilderness as people sought to forget The Malaise Era. However, times have changed, and one of the driving forces behind their reemergence is a new generation of enthusiasts who view them… more»
Oct 13, 2022 • For Sale • 7 Comments
27K Original Miles: 1986 Toyota MR2
This 1986 Toyota MR2 is a low-mileage example that was supposedly put into storage between 2005 and 2015. The body has been repainted, and curiously, the rear spoiler deleted. These first-generation MR2s are mild sleepers on the marketplace today,… more»
Oct 9, 2022 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Hidden Since 2000: 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser
The seller of this FJ62-series Toyota Land Cruiser claims this truck had been hidden in a storage facility on Cape Cod since 2000. With just over 100,000 original miles, it is a youngster by Land Cruiser standards. Despite living… more»
Oct 8, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Restored Turbo: 1987 Toyota Pickup
There’s no denying that survivor-grade Toyota trucks are on the rise, and will likely be hot for some time. They benefit from a few things, one of which is the iconic styling – yes, those decals turn people on… more»
Oct 6, 2022 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Japanese Mustang? 1977 Toyota Celica GT
Though not exclusively sold in the U.S., the Toyota Celica took direct aim at the original 1965 Ford Mustang. However, by the time the 2+2 sports coupe was introduced, the Mustang had grown considerably in size. The first generation… more»
Oct 5, 2022 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Hard And Soft Top: 1986 Toyota 4Runner SR5
The Toyota 4Runner is one of those vehicles that has changed a lot through the years, and while the more recent models are viewed as an SUV the early offerings were more like a glorified pickup with a fiberglass… more»
Sep 19, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Japanese Hummer: 2000 Toyota BXD10 Mega Cruiser
Some classics have you struggling for a description, which is the case with this 2000 Toyota BXD10 Mega Cruiser. It is the largest off-roader produced by Toyota and rivals the legendary Hummer H1 with almost every dimension. This vehicle… more»
Sep 18, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Road Warrior: 1988 Toyota Motorhome
The compact Toyota pickup-based motorhome has an amazing amount of staying power despite being being a fairly antiquated piece of machinery by this point. They must have an effect on their owners, because the people that own them remain… more»
Sep 15, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Storage Unit Find: 2002 Toyota Tacoma
Here’s a weird one: this seller has three Toyotas all covered in Arizona dust, sitting in storage units with no keys and some parts removed. And there’s a a lot of dust, which seemingly indicates they’ve been forgotten in these storage… more»
Sep 11, 2022 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Garage Kept Since New: 1988 Toyota 4Runner
If you own or know of a clean first-generation Toyota 4Runner, you should probably increase the price in your agreed-upon value insurance coverage. These trucks are incredibly hot at the moment when found in unspoiled condition like this garage-kept… more»
Sep 5, 2022 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Tough Toyota: 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser
While it is hard to imagine today, Toyota’s success in the US market was hard won. Early Toyotas were as different from American cars as can be imagined. However, two things worked in the company’s favor: a gas crisis… more»
Aug 30, 2022 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Warehouse Full: Classic and Not-So-Classic Cars
Located in a warehouse near Metuchen, New Jersey is a collection or series of collections that comprise more than 300 vehicles. It appears a variety of major brands are represented, of both domestic and international origin. It seems that… more»
Aug 28, 2022 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Turbocharged 4×4: 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser
i recently purchased a Lexus LX450 which is just a rebadged Land Cruiser with leather seats. For years, I wanted one of these trucks, and after just a few weeks, I’m pretty smitten with it. It could just be… more»
Aug 28, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Anti-Rust Truck: 1981 Toyota Pickup SR5 4×4
It’s hard to believe, but some of those anti-rust treatments that dealers used to hawk in the 70s and 80s seem to have worked. I suspect when we see impressive results like this 1981 Toyota Pickup that some trucks… more»
Aug 25, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
2WD Survivor: 1987 Toyota Pickup Deluxe
The two-wheel drive Toyota pickup (or any pickup, really) is a generally unloved space in the vintage truck market. We all know the hot ticket to find slumbering away in a small garage on the outskirts of town is… more»
