As It Was Built Over 30 Years Ago. Now Sold.
Status: Extra info
Date: 11-Sep-2013
Comments: 25
I'm now starting to get a feel for what really floats my boat with my collection. I joined the club early this year and I knew of a few models that I wanted to own, but like a kid in a sweet shop I went a bit bananas. I had 5 R/C cars, we now have 28ish, that excludes 20 I have sold. I've broken even give or take a margin. This Hilux I now know is absolutely perfect for my taste, it was built, lightly run and then tucked away for 30 years. It's a very original 1 owner time warp. I've replaced the rear bumper, added a receiver and bought some number plates. It will get a gentle clean and a run once it is set up and that will be it for another 30 years. I recently sold 1 Hilux leaving me with 5, so I'm unlikely to buy anymore, but then again....
If you liked those pictures, you should see these...
My Hilux Haul.....
Comments
cain1
Looking good,restoring one myself at the moment.
JWeston
1 previous owner is definitely the best when looking for 2nd hand vintage. Very nice.
BeetleOne
Love it!
GingerSpice
Lovely, enjoy
ModifiedMan
Looks in very nice condition and a great find GP!
VINTAGE HILUX FAN
Wehey! Its another Hilux! I am very jealous of your collection Grumps. Its definately packed with some big hitters.
Nice Hilux, love how it looks it's age and the white stripes look good. Cheers Marcus 
SRB Bloke
I can still remember my best friend getting one of these and us all going to his house to see how steep an incline we could get it to climb
I can't remember how steep we got it...
This looks a classic... Enjoy
Grumpy pants
Thanks cain1, the Hilux is a fab bit of old Skool kit, enjoy your resto. JWeston, I agree there is something a bit special about a 1 careful owner car! BeetleOne, Thank you buddy and you GingerSpice I appreciate it.
Grumpy pants
Thanks ModifiedMan, it is in great shape, not perfect, but just right in my eyes. Ahhh Marcus my 3 Speed buddy, thank you. You have 3 great Hilux as well, if we carry on like this we could remake the promo video and pull the real thing along 2013 Style!
mongoose1983
You can never have too many of these pick-ups. Looks excellent!
Ram318
Great looking truck! And as far as vintage tamiya is concerned this is a must have!
Grumpy pants
Thank you SRB Bloke, my 1st Tamiya this one nearly 30 years ago and I'm very pleased with it. Mongoose1983 you are a Tamiya connoisseur IMO and I totally agree with you as well. Ram318, thank you and you are right these beauties are absolute must haves.
Morgi74
Perfect for a gentle run and another 30 years as a shelf princess!
VINTAGE HILUX FAN
Hahaha yeah Grumps! Id be well up for that. Only need a few more between us. I have used mine to pull me along on my skateboard before now.
Crash Cramer
Very clean and great looking Hilux you got there, I can only hope to get mine to look this good, but I have to start on it to get it here.
njmlondon
Lovely truck, great condition! Cannot beat a Hilux IMHO.
RallyeBaz
5 Hilux's !!!!! How are you not divorced yet lol. This has to be my favourite Hilux at the moment. Love the red/white livery
Grumpy pants
Morgi74, you are so right! Vintage Hilux Fan I've got a skate board I might try that trick with one of my kids. Crash Cramer, thanks buddy, I'm sure yours will be even better than mine when you have finished it. njmlondon you have impeccable taste, I was admiring your Delta today! RallyeBaz, that's matey. We have separate banks accounts, its the only way it could possibly work!
MAD-BEE
Wow!!!!! more!!!! I wish I just had one of these Classics!!
Very nice mate! I am officially JEALOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dirt-540
Love these, brilliant!
Grumpy pants
Cheers MAD-BEE, I'd swap the beach lifestyle for Hilux shelfers any day! Anyway no need to be jealous, you have a fab collection that is growing a quite pace! Thanks Dirt-540 you are a gent.
MAD-BEE
I could send you up a shoe box full of beach sand!! How much Hilux would you do me for that!lol
Cheers buddy
Grumpy pants
That's funny MAD-BEE I like you style.
And thank you everyone for all the fab comments I really appreciate it.
RACECRAFTERS
But then again, it's very unlikely that you'll never say 'never' again.
'Love 'em when found like this!
Grumpy pants
Thanks RACECRAFTERS, I appreciate the feedback buddy. Current stable 3 Hilux and 1 Blazing Blazer. Unusually sensible for me!
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