Highlights

• A beautifully presented and eye-catching classic Toyota pickup
• A rare sight in the UK and reported as being in a very good mechanical condition
• Imported from the dry climate of South Africa in 2021
  
  

The Appeal

The History and Paperwork

• This Hilux was assembled in South Africa by Motor Assemblies Limited
• This example left the Durban factory in January 1973
• The pickup spent its life in the arid climate of South Africa until 2021
• In 2021 the current owner imported the pickup to the UK
• The Nova document is dated August 2021
• The pickup was first registered in the UK in March 2022
• The paperwork includes the V5 in the name of the owner
• The pickup is registered as a Historic Vehicle
• As such it is MoT and VED exempt in the UK
• Other paperwork includes HMRC paperwork relating to the import
  
  

The Interior

• Our example features a nicely trimmed and finished interior
• The cab is fitted with a full width bench seat 
• This is upholstered in hard wearing grey vinyl and arranged into vertical box pleats
• The bench is in excellent condition with no rips or tears
• The cabin if fully trimmed in black carpet throughout
• The dashboard is a combination of black vinyl and bright, body-coloured paintwork
• The dashboard consists of a hooded instrument binnacle
• A speedometer is present and calibrated in kilometres per hour
• The second gauge is a combination of warning lights and a fuel gauge
• The original three spoke steering wheel is fitted
• This is missing its Toyota centre cap
• Behind the wheel is a column mounted gear lever for the manual gearbox
• The centre radio aperture is currently empty
• The heater controls appear to be blanked off currently
• A retro-fitted electric fan is present under the dashboard
• Door cards are finished in black vinyl which presents very well
• The headlining is finished in a light vinyl, tightly fitted and in good condition
• The generous load bay is protected by a fitted vinyl, slide-cover
• The load bay is finished in hard wearing, textured paintwork in matt black
• Currently the original four steel wheels are stored here
• These are included in the sale also, and are fitted with a mixed set of tyres
• The load bay condition appears very sound with no issues noted
  
  

The Exterior

• The pick up looks extremely eye-catching in its bright yellow livery
• The condition of the bright paintwork looks very good indeed 
• It exudes a deep shine and is seemingly very well applied
• Equally the bodywork appears very sound and without any significant dents or dings
• The pickup sits on a set of contemporary 18-inch alloy wheels
• These are finished in a bright, diamond cut finish with black accents
• These are fitted with a mixed set of tyres in a 225/40 configuration
• The tread depth of these has been pictured for your review
• As previously noted, the original steel wheel set is also included in the sale
• Both cabin glass and light lenses appear to be in a fine and original condition
• The tail gate bears the bold Toyota script picked out in black
• This pickup presents very well and is bound to get you noticed
  
  

The Mechanics

• The RN20 Hilux came in two mechanical flavours – a 1,600 and a two litre
• This example is fitted with the 1,587cc, 12R, inline four-cylinder petrol engine
• This came in two states of tune, originally
• The domestic Japanese market got an 83PS version
• Export versions were rated at 67PS which, we assume, powers this example
• The gearbox is a four-speed manual with a column mounted gear selector
• Our example is understood to feature its original engine and gearbox
• The pickup is fitted with a new battery and has had an antifreeze service
• The current owner attests that the pickup drives very well with no known issues
• As a model range the Hilux is renowned for its reliability and robustness
  
  

Summary