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hobocline
12/08/08

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If there's no love for 80s G-bodies and F-bodies, then I say no to this. You can't have it both ways, folks.
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MushyHeirloom
12/08/08

@hobocline: Hey, I'm in favor of well-maintained Regals, Elcos (especially Elcos), Firebirds... as well as especially-beat examples. Anything notable.
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MushyHeirloom
12/08/08

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Where the fuck did all of these go? I've seen exactly one Land Cruiser from before the Clinton years in the last six months, a blue FJ40 that I haven't managed to find parked on public property yet...

If the Wagoneer counts, this counts as well. I love it.
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Comrade Teargaskov
12/08/08

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There is one of these running around town here in Traverse City. It is absolutely perforated with rust but it still gets around.
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Elhigh
12/08/08

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At the dealership we called these bad boys Land Crushers. The salesmen would spit, walk big and scratch their balls and say, "Yeah, who says the Japs can't build 'em big!" Idiots. And each LC invariably had a dent or scratch from the transporter - they just couldn't imagine a Toyota anything needing every spare inch between the rails.

For a middle 80s Japanese anything, this critter looks surprisingly good. Where's the rust? There's supposed to be a lot of rust.
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Novaload
12/08/08

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Definitely a truck. But from the side view, it looks like a lifted old Cherokee.

Not as cool as "the Antichrist" in the Gods Must Be Crazy but still very cool.
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sos10
12/08/08

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Don't know why exactly this generation of Land Cruisers but they are the ideal car for (serious) photographers or documentary makers...
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Smells_Homeless
12/08/08

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Fender vents? Argh.
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Six Flags Over Tomsk
12/08/08

@Smells_Homeless: In this case it's okay because it was before every car designer on the planet decided "OMG you know what would make our new Whatchamacallit complete? Fender jewelry!"

And yes, I love these things.
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Murph
12/08/08

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Jennifer Garner drove one of these as her personal vehicle in Alias, so I think it makes the cut!
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BЯдΖǐL-ЯЄРΘЯΤЄЯ
12/08/08

@Murph: If it is good for Jennifer Garner, it´s good for me.
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racerx
12/08/08

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I've recently seen a few early 90's RHD JDM Land Cruiser Prados around Toronto. I don't know what the difference is between a regular Land Cruiser like this and the Prado version but they are friggin cool looking.
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MushyHeirloom
12/08/08

@racerx: GX470. Or, if you prefer, rebodied 4Runner.
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Pete Gaines
12/08/08

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There's a car lot here in Lawrence that always has 3-4 of these in stock. The owner's a huge fan. I've been tempted many times; we all know I'm an automotive impulse buyer.
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smalleyxb122
12/08/08

@Pete Gaines: Speaking of which: You're going to let us know when you pick up the SHOwagon, right?
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Elhigh
12/08/08

@Pete Gaines: There's a car lot on my way home that has about five Edsels lined up, including a wagon. You want me to get you a phone number?
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Six Flags Over Tomsk
12/08/08

@Elhigh: I don't think Pete needs any more enablers in his life right now...
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LTDScott
12/08/08

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Good for Jihad.
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Paul Y. don't drive too fast.
12/08/08

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I love these trucks. They are just about perfect.

Alas, they are as rare as any other Japanese iron of the same vintage, because they just don't hold up. Those that are around tend to not leave the garage for half the year, and are really expensive when they change hands.
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Graverobber
12/08/08

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Nice. I saw an older Landcruiser two-door driven by some hipster chick at the Home Depot yesterday. Thing had a red front clip and blue everything else, so I'd guess it got some use out in the world.
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layabout
12/08/08

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This is how old Toyota trucks should look...

Awesome battle scars.
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SlowMo (actually, there's no E on my R)
12/08/08

@layabout couldn't give a f**k: With a sticker on the frame rails stating "other side up"
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Elhigh
12/08/08

@SlowMo: I guess it's too late for "Shiny side up!"
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Maymar
12/08/08

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Despite the rust-monster's appetite for 80's Japanese metal, I still see a handful of these trucks around - I remember driving by a house in Toronto that had two or three of them. I'd love one if they didn't retain their value so well (and if it averaged a little better than 12mpg).
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