Who knew? Tacoma Double Cab Predecessor: Hilux Crew Cab

I'm sure these aren't anything new for some, but I was totally unaware these trucks existed. The things we miss out on in the states. Was the market just not there back in late 80s, early 90s for the "crew cab?" Manual trans, diesel, and (some) with solid front axles: What's not to like?

Who'd like to have one now?

If you're in Canada, you may be able to get your hands on one of these. Most have really low miles.

 

There are 2 local to where I live driving around

 

Seems like they would have done well here.

 

I'd love to have one, even gas.....even 4 cyl. 5 lug gas. but not enough to spend 40K on one.
I see a lot of old Rangers like these come up from Mexico. I've never seen one not beat to hell though.

 

I believe you can occasionally find these for sale (in the US) on eBay. 25 year rule applies of course.

 

Anyone who has seen the early episodes of the BBC top gear knows the hilux well

 

They are actually still in production today.

 

a bunch of these now can easily be imported into the US and be legally documented titled and tagged

just takes some money and finding the right candidate to purchase, then play the waiting game

 

25 years? Is that how old they have to be before they can be imported?

 

In most cases, yeah. There is (or will be) an influx of R32 Skylines being imported because their time has come...

 

What about the model 79 'cruiser

 

Nice, but a bit of a non sequitur.

 

A Skyline would be pretty sweet.

 

Yeah, but if I'm gonna show off with it, I'd want the R34. If I were gonna race I would want the R32 or 33.

 

Would love to own one of the newer ones. Especially in diesel.