The “grandma car” is one of the more charming terms used in the automotive world, typically describing a vehicle that falls into one of two (or both) categories: incredibly well maintained and completely ordinary car, or a vehicle that typically only appeals to a woman over a certain age. Occasionally, you find a vehicle that is the kind of car your grandmother would have purchased, and it’s in surprisingly mint condition. This 1988 Toyota Camry is a terrific example of this vehicle category, and it has the added bonus of being a somewhat hard-to-find V6 model. Find it here on craigslist for $6,000.

Now, the seller makes a bit of a mistake in calling this a 4WD model. The V6 – which it definitely has – was not possible to pair with the all-wheel drive system known as All-Trac. That would have been a cool find, as Toyota actually offered this generation of the Camry with a manual and the All-Trac system, but I’m guessing there’s only a handful of those trims left in existence. In terms of equipment, the second generation Camrys were a big step forward over the humble first few years of the model in the U.S., which you can clearly see with the clean dash design, upgraded factory stereo, full power options, and premium cloth trim.

The V6 was actually a powerful offering at the time and represented a healthy step up from the base-level 4-cylinder. 160 horsepower was nothing to sneeze at in a mid-size Japanese import, and considering the previous era model only came with a carbureted inline-four making 13o horsepower, refineine also increased as well. The 3VZ-FE V6 engine, however, is an interference design, so you need to make sure the timing belt gets changed before it snaps and you have a boat anchor under the hood. While the seller does report on a history of ongoing maintenance, you’ll need to see that timing belt receipt or invoice before driving too far.

You love to see details like the original Santa Cruz dealer plate frame, and the old-school California license plate. As a long-time California car, you’ll likely find no rust issues to sort out. The seller notes that the Camry was bought for a previous family’s aging mother who kept the car indoors and drove it sparingly after racking up 50,000 miles. After changing hands and eventually making its way to him, it sounds like it has continued to be cared for. While not the most desirable car, there are plenty of old-school Toyota fans who would likely love to snatch this sedan survivor up. Thanks to Barn Finds reader Barney for the tip.