Ultra-rare, limited edition, retro-styled luxury cars aren’t usually among the first images that come to mind when one thinks of Toyota. In fact, at first sight, it would be perfectly understandable to mistake this car for a product from another manufacturer. However, this is very much a Toyota through and through. Only 100 examples of this very exotic automobile were ever produced to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the very first Toyota passenger car: the Toyota AA (or Toyoda AA, as it was called initially). The original AA was inspired by the Chrysler products of the era, as Mr. Toyoda (father of Toyota) had a Desoto Airflow shipped to Japan and reverse-engineered. The Toyota Classic debuted in 1996 and was priced at approximately $75,000. It was styled to look as close as possible to the car it was paying tribute to, while meeting modern regulations and standards. All 100 examples were sold out, partly fueled perhaps by the rising popularity for retro-styled cars in 1990s Japan, as seen by the Mitsuokas of the time and by the Toyota Origin that would come out a few years after the Classic.
The rarity of this car and its unique styling make it an instant head-turner on the road and a conversation starter wherever it goes. The chassis, suspension and brakes were taken from the rear-wheel-drive Toyota Hilux, as were the doors. The interior, too, is said to be originally from a contemporary Toyota of the time, but was significantly upgraded with woodgrain, leather, a wood-rimmed spoke steering wheel and more for the Classic. This particular car is red and black with a red leather interior, premium wheels, power locks and windows, a Japanese stereo and navigation system. And of course, being a Japanese import, it’s right-hand drive and the odometer reads in kilometers.
Along with the other components that they took from the Hilux for this project, Toyota also took the engine. While it is believed that the engine they used was a 2-litre 3Y-E with 96hp, the current owner does state that this car has a 2.4L Hilux engine. There was a choice of 2 gearboxes: a 4-speed automatic and a 5-speed column-shift manual. This car is said to be equipped with an automatic.
1997 Toyota Classic
Toyota 3Y-E 2.0L I4
4-Speed Automatic
RWD
1 of 100 Produced
Custom Hand Built in Japan and Imported
AC
Power Locks
Power Windows
Japanese Navigation System
Red Leather Interior
Premium Wheels
Odometer in Kilometers
Japanese Stereo System
Right Hand Drive
Wood Spoke Steering Wheel
In the Nineties, Toyota went a bit misty-eyed. They released a limited-production vehicle called the Toyota Classic. Inspired by the Toyota AA from the 1930s, the Classic sat on a Toyota Hilux platform and came with its running gear. This interesting pastiche of 1930s styling with 1990s mechanicals is supremely rare nowadays. Toyota sold just 100 units and charged US$ 75,000 for each one. So it isn’t often that a Toyota Classic comes our way, and yet, here we are. Say Konichiwa (Hello in Japanese) to this 1997 Toyota Classic from Chesterfield, Virginia. An excellent addition to a discerning collector’s lot, this curio has done over 230,000 miles which tells us two things. One, it’s pleasant to live with or else it wouldn’t have been driven this much. Two, it’s your typical bulletproof Toyota or it wouldn’t have survived. The way we see it, with the relevant maintenance, this vehicle can easily head for 500,000 miles!
Ultra-rare, limited edition, retro-styled luxury cars aren’t usually among the first images that come to mind when one thinks of Toyota. In fact, at first sight, it would be perfectly understandable to mistake this car for a product from another manufacturer. However, this is very much a Toyota through and through. Only 100 examples of this very exotic automobile were ever produced to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the very first Toyota passenger car: the Toyota AA (or Toyoda AA, as it was called initially). The original AA was inspired by the Chrysler products of the era, as Mr. Toyoda (father of Toyota) had a Desoto Airflow shipped to Japan and reverse-engineered. The Toyota Classic debuted in 1996 and was priced at approximately $75,000. It was styled to look as close as possible to the car it was paying tribute to, while meeting modern regulations and standards. All 100 examples were sold out, partly fueled perhaps by the rising popularity for retro-styled cars in 1990s Japan, as seen by the Mitsuokas of the time and by the Toyota Origin that would come out a few years after the Classic.
The fourth generation Toyota Supra is THE legend. That’s because it prominently featured in The Fast And The Furious franchise. But even before its Hollywood outing, the Supra had gained fame as a tuner favorite. Its legendary 2JZ-GTE twin-turbo straight six was well known for being able to make fantastic power outputs with rudimentary mods and bolt-ons. That’s why when a fourth-gen Supra comes on the market, its eagerly snapped up. So here’s one right now, straight from Vegas. This 44,000-mile 1994 Toyota Supra Sport Roof is a fine catch for the discerning enthusiast and you’d better act fast if you want it in your custody.
A browse through our website and you are treated to a treasure trove of machinery geared for infinite smiles per gallon. Be it a muscle car to rocket down a drag strip, an off-roader that can power through anything, or maybe even a luxury cruiser that's best experienced from the back seat, there is something for everyone. While all that is nice, what if you wanted a daily that also can be an interesting machine, one that sparks a conversation but also ferries you from place to place with reliability that doesn't miss a beat? If this is you, you're at the right place. Present today is this 1984 Toyota Tercel with under 50,000 miles on its odometer. This low-mileage example has what it takes to be a daily driver or even a museum piece.
The Toyota Supra is a legend of JDM circles, and gained a lot of popularity in the United States too. This was primarily the fourth generation Supra, with its appearance in The Fast And The Furious franchise. But there are Supras from earlier generations that are just as cool, desirable, fast, and fun to drive. Take the third generation, from which this 1992 Toyota Supra MkIII Turbo hails. It’s got pop-up headlamps and some cars came with removable targa roofs! Suffice to say, this 50,750-mile example from Rochester, Minnesota does have those neat features, and a turbocharged straight six under the hood. No, it’s not a 2JZ-GTE, but something that was considered fearsome back in its day.
Now here’s a lovely little curio all the way from the Land of the Rising Sun – Japan! It’s called the Mitsubishi Pajero Junior, and it’s a dinky little four-by-four! Yes, this cutesy thing you see in our photos is a fully-fledged off-roader! The Pajero Junior was made between 1995 and 1998, as a bite-sized variant of Mitsubishi’s capable Pajero (or Montero, depending on where you hail from) full-size off-roader. It’s a little larger than a kei car, but not by much. This particular 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero Junior ZR-II is up for sale in Oceanside, New York, having covered a mere only over 28,000 miles so far. So, if you want a small vehicle that’s great for urban running duties but can also conquer an off-road trail and shame much larger four by fours, this is your ticket to ride.
JDM fans will instantly prick up their ears when they hear the name Honda Civic Type R. This hot variant of Honda’s sporty Civic model really raised the bar in terms of front-wheel driving pleasure for keen drivers. The first Civic Type R was the EK9 which was based on the sixth generation Civic. With its high-revving VTEC engine, five-speed manual transmission and racy looks, it’s a desirable machine to get your hands on. Sadly, getting your hands on one is harder than you’d expect. Happily, we’ve got one for sale here right now. This 1997 Honda Civic Type R lives in Pennsylvania and has covered under 82,000 miles so far. It’s got a K-Tuned EM2 clutch master and slave cylinder kit, a Spoon Sports steering wheel, custom Recaro seat covers and that 8,000rpm engine!
Nissan’s fine legacy of Z cars is always desirable due to its excellent driving dynamics, cutting-edge technology and impressive performance. That’s why Nissan had to work hard to create a successor to the 300ZX when it was due to retire in 2000. Two years later, that successor came in the shape of the 350Z, and to be honest, people weren’t convinced at first. The wedgy and angular 300ZX was replaced by this bulbous thing that came with a larger engine but wasn’t necessarily more powerful. Nevertheless, Nissan managed to convince customers and sold over 100,000 units in the United States alone. Here, we have a 2007 Nissan 350Z Touring for sale from Lima, Ohio and it’s got under 45,000 miles on it. But what’s even more appealing is the fact that this car appears as stock as possible. That’s quite rare to find because the 350Z is immensely tunable, and has attracted the attention of the aftermarket as a result.
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