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hilux Archive
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![(first posted 4/7/2013) We’ve just seen a diesel powered Corolla so how about a more conventional diesel powered Toyota? While still rare, this diesel-powered third-generation pickup is probably a less […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/1982-Toyota-pickup-diesel.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1982 Toyota Diesel Pickup")
Curbside Classic: 1982 Toyota Diesel Pickup
Posted on June 29, 2025 | 49 Comments(first posted 4/7/2013) We’ve just seen a diesel powered Corolla so how about a more conventional diesel powered Toyota? While still rare, this diesel-powered third-generation pickup is probably a less […] -
![This style of early seventies Toyota Hilux (or HiLux or Hi-Lux) pickup is getting rare enough on the ground that it warranted a few pictures when I saw it recently. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_8955.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Curbside Outtake: 1971-72 Toyota HiLux, Still Ready for Work or Maybe Play")
Curbside Outtake: 1971-72 Toyota HiLux, Still Ready for Work or Maybe Play
Posted on October 23, 2023 | 16 CommentsThis style of early seventies Toyota Hilux (or HiLux or Hi-Lux) pickup is getting rare enough on the ground that it warranted a few pictures when I saw it recently. […] -
![(first posted 11/1/2014) A couple of weeks ago I wrote a piece about the Compadre, neé GM BTV. In comparison to that little project, the Kijang is considerably less ambitious […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/GS-003-04.png?resize=115%2C115&quality=80&ssl=1 "Automotive History: Toyota Kijang – Brand Evolution")
Automotive History: Toyota Kijang – Brand Evolution
Posted on November 1, 2020 | 16 Comments(first posted 11/1/2014) A couple of weeks ago I wrote a piece about the Compadre, neé GM BTV. In comparison to that little project, the Kijang is considerably less ambitious […] -
![Another evening, another deep rabbit hole for me, this time on the fertile fields of the Ritchie Brothers equipment auction site. Wherever you may be in the world, there’s probably […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Hilux1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Middle East Auction Classic: 2007 Toyota Hilux Crew Cab 4×4 Pickup – 921,380km And Still Truckin’")
Middle East Auction Classic: 2007 Toyota Hilux Crew Cab 4×4 Pickup – 921,380km And Still Truckin’
Posted on September 19, 2019 | 18 CommentsAnother evening, another deep rabbit hole for me, this time on the fertile fields of the Ritchie Brothers equipment auction site. Wherever you may be in the world, there’s probably […] -
![(first posted 5/9/2012) About thirty years ago, Toyota pickups such as our featured CC were everywhere. And why not? They were tough, efficient, and hauled a fair amount of stuff. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/05-01-2012-007-e1336520290206.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1982 Toyota Truck – When Compact Pickups Roamed The Land")
Curbside Classic: 1982 Toyota Truck – When Compact Pickups Roamed The Land
Posted on August 21, 2016 | 70 Comments(first posted 5/9/2012) About thirty years ago, Toyota pickups such as our featured CC were everywhere. And why not? They were tough, efficient, and hauled a fair amount of stuff. […] -
![(first posted 3/27/2011) For some odd reason’ I find myself drawn to summer time shots this morning, despite their strong shadows. Before the advent of factory extended cab small […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/CC-45-057-800.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic Capsule: 1977 Toyota Cortez Sleeper Cab Pickup")
Curbside Classic Capsule: 1977 Toyota Cortez Sleeper Cab Pickup
Posted on May 17, 2016 | 17 Comments(first posted 3/27/2011) For some odd reason’ I find myself drawn to summer time shots this morning, despite their strong shadows. Before the advent of factory extended cab small […] -
![I never set out to own this Hilux, it sort of fell into my lap. Despite this, it is one of favorite vehicles that I have owned for a number […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/3649033914_b10c5d1cb5_b.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Cars of a Lifetime: 1989 Toyota Hilux SURF (4Runner) – A Walk On The Right-Hand Drive Side")
Cars of a Lifetime: 1989 Toyota Hilux SURF (4Runner) – A Walk On The Right-Hand Drive Side
Posted on June 22, 2014 | 40 CommentsI never set out to own this Hilux, it sort of fell into my lap. Despite this, it is one of favorite vehicles that I have owned for a number […]
