no doubt it is worth that much, at least.

 

I cant believe my truck once looked like that. That is what I dream of one day building. Short bed, stockish, really clean and really original. Beautiful truck. I dont think Id be able to keep it in that condition. Even if I just drove it on the road, the west coast isnt very nice to these trucks..

 

What does the window sticker say it went for in 1980???

 

you got a jewel there man. beautifull truck

 

Window sticker total: $7,787.25
Options List:
All Weather Guard Package
Window Package
Tilt Wheel
Power Steering
Tailgate Panel
Ultra Mirror

Ordered on 1/23/80
Delivered on 5/23/80

 

hah you paid more for it than it cost brand new!! Just kidding though obviously the value has only gone up on that thing not to mention inflation. Honestly, if I was the owner or Manager of Toyota, that is what a 2009 tacoma would be, the exact same damn thing they started with in 79'. Really...why did they even change them? That truck vs. a 2009 tacoma Id pick that truck ANY day for any situation.

 

I would be willing to pay up to $6k for it. But you have a nice truck for sure. I would not change a thing except maybe the wheels but nothing else. Make sure you put fresh fuel in it and to check the hoses for dry rot. Kudos on your find!

 

MAGNIFICO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

That is so sweet. Reminds me of my first toy. If I could find an 81 that was that clean I'd buy one too. I owned that black one for 10 years.

 

27 years? is that consider a classic now. you can get it titled as a classic

 

A lot of folks wouldn't consider it a classic but I do. I have it insured as a classic with Hagerty Classic car insurance. At first they wouldn't insure it since they have a policy against insuring Toyota trucks newer that 1979 but when I told them it's story and they took a look at the pics they agreed to insure it.

 

That's a beautiful truck. I love the chrome front bumpers. When I bought my truck from Toyota in 1980, I didn't even know they made a 4wd mini-truck. I went to buy a Corolla and saw the red sport 4wd sitting on the show room and just had to have it.

 

thats what it was. insuring it as a classic. i consider it a classic. being red helps lol

 

that is beautiful, amazing find

 

DAM HOW IS this cleaner than my 91... i think i might just give up

i dont know if you have a son but if you dont im a pretty good one... and if you do have a son he has prolly already pictured himself driving it lol

i cant believe this thing.. if you paid anything under 10 grand its a good deal under 5 you should go buya lottery ticket.....

 

please, PLEASE do not drive this truck in snow or sand or mud. oh you have no clue HOW jealous i am of that truck...if i had the choice of a lambo or this, id pick this. WOW great find. i hope it out lasts our lives!! haha

 

Very sweet. In this economy its worth what ever the seller can get for it. I do think what you paid is not out of the question. Especially with the good cause bonus.

 

so that's what my interior used to look like!!


what a great find. those pictures are great... they are giving me wood...


Al

 

i want one of these. 1953 sweet

 

that sure is a truck with some class..