17 May 2015 – Driven To Write

A Photo for Sunday – 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser (J40)

I can’t figure this out.

1960-1984 Toyota Land Cruiser (J40) seen in Copenhagen, Denmark.

It’s a J40 Toyota Landcruiser, last in production in 1984. This one looked as if it was brand new. That means it’s been restored, which is not something I’d ever expect of a Toyota. Then there was another curious detail in the surrounding circumstances… Continue reading “A Photo for Sunday – 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser (J40)”

Theme : Secondhand : Forecourt Temptations 5

DTW Admires Panhard …. Yet Again

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Wim Polman in the Netherlands are offering this very fine 1960 Panhard PL17 described as having original paint and just 19,633 km. Is that possible? Well, although it would be easy to restore bodywork, look at the excellent state of the plastic instrument nacelle. All these details are the things that it is near impossible to Continue reading

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