Toyota

Jul 15, 2024  •  Auctions  •  26 Comments

BF Auction: 1986 Toyota Camry Five-Speed

From California to Reno, Nevada, this 1986 Toyota Camry has been a western car in the same family for most of its life. It’s now located in Colorado, for sale by the third owner after he bought it from… more»

Jul 10, 2024  •  For Sale  •  8 Comments

One Family Owned: 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser

The Toyota Land Cruiser is going to be a fixture on the enthusiast landscape for some time to come. While values have teetered out a bit over the last few months, I doubt we’re going to see any drastic… more»

Jul 9, 2024  •  For Sale  •  13 Comments

Groovy Graphics: 1985 Toyota 4Runner SR5

How does an American RV maker figure in the creation of a Japanese SUV? When it’s Winnebago, asked by a Wisconsin dealer to alter the Toyota Hilux pickup to make a hunting rig for its customers. Toyota’s mistake –… more»

Jun 26, 2024  •  For Sale  •  4 Comments

Diesel Import: 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser BJ42

It would be easy and understandable if our Barn Finds readers looked at this 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser and thought it was just another FJ40. However, it is the FJ40’s cousin, the BJ42. It spent years serving as a… more»

Jun 17, 2024  •  For Sale  •  8 Comments

Unmodified Survivor: 1990 Toyota Supra Turbo

The MK3 Toyota Supra is one of the unsung heroes of the 1980s sports car scene. When it comes to multi-generational models, some eras remain inherently unpopular due to being a let-down after the introductory offering. But in the… more»

Jun 10, 2024  •  For Sale  •  17 Comments

No Reserve Driver: 1986 Toyota Supra

Every motoring enthusiast has a list of cars they would park in their garage under the right circumstances. For me, a 1986 Toyota Supra would sit high on the list. These cars weren’t the most potent beasts on the… more»

May 27, 2024  •  For Sale  •  26 Comments

Did You Ever Own One? 1979 Toyota Cressida “Woody” Wagon

Toyota nurtured its “luxury niche” ambitions in its home market for several years before finally sending its best offering to the American market in 1978. Called the Cressida, it sold in small numbers at first, thanks to a high… more»

May 25, 2024  •  For Sale  •  53 Comments

40K Original Miles: 1973 Toyota Celica ST

There are certain cars and trucks that simply have a following. They are usually attractive and have at least some sporting pretensions about them, and when one is discovered as a low-mileage barn find, it’s difficult not to take… more»

May 21, 2024  •  For Sale  •  31 Comments

Small Survivor: 1978 Toyota Corolla Wagon

We’ve only seen two 1978 Toyota Corolla Wagons here on Barn Finds over the years, maybe because they’ve all rusted away by now or had some other issue. They made quite a few of them so that would be… more»

May 10, 2024  •  For Sale  •  8 Comments

Fully Documented: 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ62

Potential buyers must consider many factors when contemplating a classic purchase, including condition, originality, and rarity. However, some enthusiasts value a documented history, and this 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ62 ticks that box. It doesn’t merely present beautifully, but… more»

Apr 27, 2024  •  For Sale  •  39 Comments

1 of 100: Retro-Look 1996 Toyota Classic

To celebrate the 60th anniversary of its first production automobile, Toyota developed a limited-build vehicle called the Classic. It had a 1930s retro look and reminds me a bit of the 2000s Plymouth PT Cruiser. Only 100 were assembled… more»

Apr 23, 2024  •  For Sale  •  27 Comments

5-Speed Survivor: 1993 Toyota Pickup

Are there any really basic, small pickups anymore? Maybe in other countries, but I mean ones that would be street-legal in the U.S. without having to be 25 years old? That rule doesn’t matter here as this 1993 Toyota… more»

Apr 22, 2024  •  For Sale  •  24 Comments

Parked 20 Years: 22k Mile 1986 Toyota Corolla

Having a slightly less awkward profile than I do, this 1986 Toyota Corolla Liftback is a car that’s rarely seen today and that makes no sense, they were really good cars. Made in California alongside the Chevrolet Nova, this… more»

Apr 21, 2024  •  For Sale  •  22 Comments

Dad’s Collection: Washington State Project Cars

Ah, yes: the infamous “collection” post on craigslist, wherein a seller posts batch of cars and trucks for sale that may or may not have a few winners in the mix. This listing claims to be written on behalf… more»

Apr 13, 2024  •  Auctions  •  21 Comments

BF Auction: 1988 Toyota Celica All-Trac Turbo

With the rise in popularity of off-road rally racing came the introduction of some of the ’80’s most impressive performance vehicles. Take the rather unassuming Toyota Celica. In its standard configuration, the ’88 Celica was fun to drive but… more»

Apr 10, 2024  •  For Sale  •  25 Comments

Barn Find at No Reserve! 1982 Toyota Pickup SR5 4WD

Only the most diehard truck fans have heard of Hino Motors, founded in Japan in 1942. Two decades later, Hino was making a small truck called the Briska. Toyota approached Hino with an eye to using the Briska as… more»

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