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£6,372 (Est: £7,000 - £9,000)
1979 TOYOTA HI-ACE RIO - ONE REGISTERED OWNER
United Kingdom • 12 Apr 2026 • Lot 784
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This rare 1981 Toyota Hi-Ace Rio camper, a grey import, is notable for its good condition due to dry storage and well-maintained mechanics, reflected in its 55,379 miles and history of regular MOTs. It includes original documentation signed by Martin Brundle, adding to its appeal, although it requires some minor reconditioning.
Condition
7
The vehicle has been dry stored, preserving its overall condition, and retains many original features. The odometer shows 55,379 miles, and it "drives really nicely". There's evidence of regular servicing up to 1988, and it passed MOTs yearly from 2010 onwards (though the last one was in 2021). However, slight wear is visible, requiring minor reconditioning.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
RH20E056447
Odometer:
55,379 miles
Reg Number:
RCL 57W
RHD/LHD:
RHD
This rare Toyota Hi-Ace Rio camper is a grey import, sold to the vendor's father in 1981.
Its paperwork includes the original bill of sale from John Brundle Motors in King's Lynn, carrying what appears to be the authentic signature of F1 driver and commentator Martin Brundle, a few years before he was signing autographs.
The odometer is showing 55,379 miles, and the vendor tells us it “drives really nicely”.
Spec includes a four-speed synchromesh gearbox, water-cooled 1.6-litre petrol and dual-line servo-assisted brakes.
Dry storage has preserved its overall condition, and the Hi-Ace wears an impressive range of original features.
It comes with a few maintenance receipts, various old MoT certificates, original handbooks and the service book which indicates 10 services (including PDI) up to 40,987 miles in 1988.
Although the latest MoT (passed with no advisories) expired in 2021, the vehicle is now MoT exempt and had been tested every year from 2010 onwards.
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Points of note
£150
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£9,451
Median Price (Since 2020)
£28,003
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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