1982 Toyota Hilux SR5: Can’t Kill It

Here’s a cool little 1982 Toyota Hilux SR5 that’s currently for sale. Not a bad little truck, especially if you’re hankering for some JDM goodness on a budget.

Much has been said about Toyota’s reliability, in particular the Hilux. We all remember when the original Top Gear crew planted one on a high rise building before promptly demolishing it. Or when they drove a later model to the North Pole.

You probably won’t want to do either of those things in this little yellow truck, however.

But, if you are looking for a neat cruiser or period correct bike hauler for your Honda/Yamaha cafe racer, then this is probably perfect. Mint examples like this rarely come up due to their notorious toughness and often trade/farm related history (i.e- they get the sh*t beaten out of them). Infact, this little SR5 has somehow escaped any hard work at all by the looks of things.

As similar era Toyota’s climb the price guide (hello 60 series), 80’s Hilux’s (and 4 Runners) have seemed to escape some of the celebrity status. With low kilometres, a fresh respray (by well known Wagga painter Woods Kustom Metal Works), I doubt you’ll find a better value piece of Toyota tin.

What would I do if it was mine? I’d jump on Yahoo Auctions Japan, find a nice set of Watanabes, dump it and be done. Instant JDM cool.

Or just leave it as is.

Undecided.

You can find this mint 1982 Toyota Hilux SR5 via the Woods Kustom Metal Works instagram page here (@woods_kustom_metalworks) for $8000

1982 Toyota Hilux SR5: In the owners own words

1982 Toyota Hilux SR5
Recently restored
18r 4cylinder petrol engine
5 speed manual
130,000 original kilometres 
Resprayed in 2 pack
Spray on colour coded tub liner
Mechanically perfect
Interior is near perfect
New tyres
6 months rego
Will not find a better example. $8000. Located in Wagga Wagga NSW 2650
Pm me for more info if required.