Toyota Hilux isn’t necessarily the kind of barn find that we come across very often, but of course, trucks can too end up being abandoned by their owners in storage.
This is also the case of this 1969 Hilux, as the vehicle was parked in a shed back in 1989.
Originally purchased by a Japanese farmer who used it for 20 years, the Hilux was moved into long-term storage when the owner bought a new Toyota. So, in theory, the old-school truck was replaced with a more modern version, with the Hilux parked and forgotten for no less than 32 years.
The current owner of the Hilux says they found the vehicle in a shed after the passing of the farmer, and whoever buys the truck is getting it in the same condition it was discovered.
In other words, the vehicle hasn’t even been cleaned, so the new owner will be the one who’ll have the opportunity to discover pretty much everything about this Hilux.
Worth knowing, however, is the engine was running just fine before the truck was moved into storage. But given eBay seller garwillam_0 hasn’t even touched the vehicle, nobody knows exactly if it’s still starting. However, we’re being told the powerplant is still turning over just fine, so in theory, nothing serious should prevent it from starting.
This all-original Hilux also comes with the owner’s manual, which was found in the glove box, and it goes without saying it also exhibits an unsurprising amount of rust here and there. A full restoration is definitely recommended, though some people might just want to use it as a regular driver with some simple fixes.
The Hilux has already attracted the attention of lots of people, but despite the 25 bids received so far, the reserve is still yet to be met. The top offer at the time of writing is $1,450.
Originally purchased by a Japanese farmer who used it for 20 years, the Hilux was moved into long-term storage when the owner bought a new Toyota. So, in theory, the old-school truck was replaced with a more modern version, with the Hilux parked and forgotten for no less than 32 years.
The current owner of the Hilux says they found the vehicle in a shed after the passing of the farmer, and whoever buys the truck is getting it in the same condition it was discovered.
In other words, the vehicle hasn’t even been cleaned, so the new owner will be the one who’ll have the opportunity to discover pretty much everything about this Hilux.
Worth knowing, however, is the engine was running just fine before the truck was moved into storage. But given eBay seller garwillam_0 hasn’t even touched the vehicle, nobody knows exactly if it’s still starting. However, we’re being told the powerplant is still turning over just fine, so in theory, nothing serious should prevent it from starting.
This all-original Hilux also comes with the owner’s manual, which was found in the glove box, and it goes without saying it also exhibits an unsurprising amount of rust here and there. A full restoration is definitely recommended, though some people might just want to use it as a regular driver with some simple fixes.
The Hilux has already attracted the attention of lots of people, but despite the 25 bids received so far, the reserve is still yet to be met. The top offer at the time of writing is $1,450.