Vehicle Description
They should have called these the "Indestructible", but instead
Toyota just simply gave these little haulers the humble "pickup"
name. No matter what you call it, you get excited when you can find
a fine example like this 1980 Toyota that's both well preserved and
it has useful features like four-wheel drive.
You likely already know this truck well. It was the vehicle that
got you through school and/or never gave up on the jobsite. But the
best part is the preserved condition of this example. The Toyota
Beige cream color paint has that ideal 1980s tone. And the
triple-tone stripe package just adds to this instant retro-cool.
The wheels are even painted to coordinate with this, too! And you
can really see someone respected this truck. The sheetmetal has an
amazing fit and finish after four decades. So while the liner in
the bed reminds you this one is ready for rugged duty, the overall
presentation really just tells you this was someone's baby.
The same exceptional level of presentation/preservation is found on
the inside, too. There are a few signs of use over a generation on
the road, but the overall condition is a great representation on
why these earned a tough-as-nails reputation. The two-tone bench
looks great and has a comfy cloth insert. The door panels, dash,
and floor all are in coordinating shades of brown/tan, and so the
whole interior feels like a well-done time capsule. Everything here
feels correct, right down to the AM/FM radio in this premium SR5
model. Even the four-wheel drive instructions are still on the
glovebox lid. The position of the factory steering wheel, tilt
column, and floor gearshift have a bit of a sporty feeling. Plus,
you have all the right gauges laid out in the dash. So this classic
is also ready to drive.
Under the hood is what makes these Toyota pickups so desirable. The
2.2-liter 20R motor is the part of the engine family on which
Toyota has built their reputation for reliability. It looks quite
honest and original. You will spot a Davis United Ignition
performance distributor, and that helps this hardy Toyota fire up
with the robustness you really want on a pickup like this. The
two-speed 4x4 transfer case and tall 4x4 stance means this
continues a go-anywhere reputation. Especially since this one also
already has some serious off-road tires. Power steering and power
brakes w/discs up front also make this an easy driver in-town. And
no matter where you go, the five-speed manual transmission
w/overdrive terrific for giving you total control.
This has the look of good care and the solid feeling from behind
the wheel to back up this well-respected life. You already know how
great these Toyotas are, so don't miss your opportunity at such a
well-preserved example. Call today!!!