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Not Sold (Est: £20,000 - £25,000)

1978 Toyota Carina - 22,697 Miles

United Kingdom • 8 Nov 2025

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1978 Toyota Carina is a rare, single-owner survivor with only 22,697 miles, boasting exceptional originality and time-warp condition. Recent sympathetic mechanical refurbishment and complete documentation make it a unique collector's piece.

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Condition 

9

The car is described as being in remarkable, time-warp condition, retaining its original tires from 1978 and presenting in untouched condition. It has been dry-stored for most of its life and has undergone a light mechanical refurbishment to ensure safe running without compromising originality. The presence of original documentation and low mileage further support the assessment of near-perfect condition.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

TA40341490

Odometer:

22,697 miles

Reg Number:

CNO 228T

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Please note this lot is subject to vendor approval and may change.

An exceptionally rare opportunity to acquire an unrestored, single owner Toyota Carina TA40 in remarkable, time-warp condition.

Supplied new in 1978 and sparingly used throughout its life, this charming saloon has been dry stored for the majority of the last four decades, only emerging each year for its annual MOT before returning to storage.

As a result, it remains one of the most original examples of Toyota’s dependable mid-size saloon we have encountered.

Still retaining its original tyres dated 1978, the car presents in untouched condition throughout, offering an authentic glimpse into late 1970s Japanese manufacturing quality.

Even the 1983 paraphernalia remains in the boot, a delightful reminder of its preserved state and careful ownership.

The accompanying Toyota service book contains three main dealer stamps, the last recorded at just 2,448 miles, with a handwritten log of additional work on the back page...

Points of note

£160

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£2,786

Median Price (Since 2020)

£12,797

Highest Price (Since 2020)

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