Obscure 1996 Toyota Classic Is A Hilux In A Retro Wrapper
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Carscoops— A rare 1996 Toyota Classic, one of only 100 ever built, will be auctioned by Mecum in May 2024. The model was launched in 1996 to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Model AA. Based on a Hilux chassis, the Classic features an AA-inspired body with chrome accents, whitewall tires, and a wood-trimmed interior. If the turn of the century had a theme, it was retro. Starting around 1995 and continuing for nearly a decade, automakers introduced an assortment of retro-inspired models including the...
Geeky Gadgets—Toyota Hilux GR Sport II Launched. Toyota has unveiled a new version of their popular pickup truck, the Toyota Hilux GR Sport II . This new model not only builds upon the Hilux’s well-established reputation for durability and capability but also introduces a range of technical adjustments and design enhancements that elevate its performance and aesthetics to new heights. The Hilux […]
Engadget—PBS Retro is a new FAST channel playing just the classics. Parents throughout the country just breathed a sigh of relief at the prospect of allowing more screen time for their kids that doesn’t revolve around some really loud and annoying YouTube dude. PBS just launched a new free ad-supported channel called PBS Retro, as reported by The Wrap. As the name suggests, this is a repository for all of your favorite edutainment classics from the 1980s, 1990s and beyond. The nostalgia is strong with this one. PBS Retro is available via The Roku Channel, which...
Carscoops—Toyota Hilux GR Sport II Costs More Than A Ford Ranger Raptor. Toyota has announced the 2024 Hilux GR Sport II will cost £49,750 in the United Kingdom. Despite being a GR variant, the truck has a familiar 2.8-liter turbodiesel engine with 201 hp. While it isn’t fast, the model promises to be the “best-driving Hilux yet.” Following its introduction last fall, Toyota has announced pricing and equipment details for the Hilux GR Sport II. However, U.K. customers expecting twice the sport will be twice as disappointed. While most GR variants are focused on...