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1981 Toyota SR5 4WD

The Toyota Hilux, marketed as the Toyota Pickup or Toyota Truck in the United States, is a pickup truck manufactured and marketed by Toyota since 1968. The third generation of the Hilux, named the Hilux California in Japan, was styled by Minoru Oya and introduced in August 1978; a four-wheel drive version was introduced in 1979. Despite technically being the name of an optional upgrade package for the truck, "SR5" was a common name used to refer to the truck in the American market; the SR5 trim would be powered by…

2025 First ReleasedRob Matthes DesignsBrendon Vetuskey DesignsLicensed Hot WheelsToyota CarsJapanese Vehicles1980sOff-Road Vehicles
Debut year2025
Debut seriesRLC Exclusive
Produced years2025
DesignerRob Matthes and Brendon Vetuskey
Collector no.JCP20
Reference statusOpen catalog page
ToyotaSR52
Collector identity

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1981 Toyota SR5 4WD is listed with RLC Exclusive as its first catalog lane. The production window shown here is 2025. Known designer credit: Rob Matthes and Brendon Vetuskey. Use the Description, Versions, Gallery notes to confirm the casting before you price it.

  • 2025 First Released
  • Rob Matthes Designs
  • Brendon Vetuskey Designs
  • Licensed Hot Wheels
  • Toyota Cars
  • Japanese Vehicles
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2025 JCP20
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