Vehicle Description
We're really starting to look out for those few well-preserved and
maintained classic Toyota trucks, and this example turns the desire
up a notch. It's a 1986 Toyota SR5 Turbo 4x4. Yes, you read that
correctly...This is from those few years when Toyota gave a few
premium buyers a turbocharged boost to their legendary rugged line.
And this well-preserved example gives you all the best pieces,
including the XtraCab and cold-blowing air conditioning.
If you haven't already heard of Radwood, this truck is going to
make you look up that car show. It celebrates the new era of
vintage vehicles from the 1980s and 90s, and the triple blue stripe
package hand painted on this one fits that idea perfectly. But what
makes this whole package so retro-cool is the tubular steel done in
blue on the push bar front bumper, roll bar bed, and rear double
bumper. It's a striking package but it's far from this truck's full
appeal. The stripes are quite new, but the white paint shows all
the right signs of being the original application. It's not
perfect, but it has a clean and complete look that reminds you how
robust these Toyotas really are. Plus, the way the body panels
align and the doors close with confidence tell you there has been
plenty of respect for this actual mileage pickup. And because 4x4
is a handy workman, there are upgrades that make this even more
functional. The upgraded headlights show the way forward better;
the liner paint in the bed means this classic helps with the
chores; and a proper trailer hitch lets you take more of the fun
with you.
The interior is loaded and well-preserved. For example, this Extra
Cab model means more room to recline those bucket seats. And yes,
they do have a special cloth upholstery identifying this as a Turbo
model. It comes with a long list of features you don't find in many
classic pickups, including power windows, power locks, an
AM/FM/cassette stereo, and factory air conditioning now blowing
cold with modern R134a refrigerant. Toyota's dual-spoke steering
wheel feels as grippy as a sports car, and it's mounted on a tilt
column, so you get a nice view of the large speedo and tach.
Under the hood is what makes this Toyota extra special. We love
this generation pickup because the 22R motor is one of the most
celebrated hardy engines out there. While this was in production
for quite some time, there were only a couple of short years when
Toyota offered a turbocharger direct from the factory. The
fuel-injected turbo powerhouse gives this about a 20 percent boost
over the standard truck, and so it feels quite peppy on the road.
Power steering, power brakes, front discs, and a four-speed
automatic transmission with overdrive make it easy to take on
trips. And since this was one of the first years for the 4x4 with
an independent front end, you still get the off-road prowess you
love while still getting a nice ride.
This is a well-kept truck where there's even a receipt for over
$2,600 invested in 2022 on the braking system. There are even nice
extras that come with the sale like the stock bumpers and spare
components. It all makes for a terrific turbo truck that will have
you searching for Radwood events near and far. Call today!!!
