The second-generation Toyota 4Runner debuted in 1990, and its introduction of a four-door body style represented a significant shift from the original model. The two-door body style remained available, although it accounted for only a small portion of 4Runner sales. This example also features a manual transmission, which makes it an even more rare configuration. Toyota just released the sixth-generation 4Runner, which is bigger, faster, and has more tech features than the fifth-generation. This has upset some 4Runner fans who like their Toyota SUVs to be simple, durable, and worth as much as gold bars. If you’d rather drive your 4Runner the old-fashioned way, we have the right machine for you. This 1991 two-door 4Runner SR5 V-6, which is for sale on Bring a Trailer, has a real five-speed manual gearbox and is a throwback to the 4Runner’s roots as a Hi-Lux pickup. Today, if a car company wants to make an SUV look like a coupe, they usually slope the back roofline and call it a day. Like the first-generation 4Runner, which was built on a pickup truck, this Toyota has two doors, but the back roof doesn’t come off as the first ones did. Instead, this car has a foldable bench seat for people or a lot of room for mountain bikes, camping gear, or any other outdoor gear you want to bring with you. The back tailgate folds down when the spare tire carrier is removed. This makes it a great place to rest, eat lunch, and drink coffee before putting on your hiking boots and hitting the trail. This specimen comes from Vancouver, British Columbia, a city known for its outdoor living, even though it has some flaws. It’s even better that this Toyota hasn’t been on the salty, metal-eating roads that you’d find in Toronto, where winters are much warmer than in other parts of Canada. When the 3.0-liter V-6 engine was not under any stress, it made 150 horsepower and 180 pound-feet of torque. Recently, the car got new KYB shocks and springs, a new timing belt after about 14,000 miles, and repairs to several suspension parts, such as tie rods, antiroll bar links, lower ball joints, and more. It says that the car has traveled 110,000 kilometers. This manual configuration with two doors is rare. The 4Runner should also be a real sport-utility vehicle to drive for many years to come because it is operated by hand and has a basic mechanical structure. At this time, Toyota goods were sold based on how well they were built, not on their flashy features or gimmicks. It is clear that Toyota is able to meet today’s safety and emissions standards while still making powerful off-road vehicles. The new 4Runner has many great features. Before the 4Runner had a touchscreen, things were easier, which is kind of appealing. The person who wins this 4Runner, which had no reserve at the sale, is a true Toyota fan who likes being outside. November 19 is the last day of the sale.
