1983 Toyota Pickup 4WD Restored

Location: Snohomish, Washington

Why It's Curated: This 1983 Toyota Pickup 4WD is for sale in Snohomish, WA. Few first-generation Toyota pickups have been treated with this level of care and intentionality. The centerpiece of this build is a high-quality frame-on restoration completed in 2022 by Peterson's Customs in Mount Vernon, WA -- a shop with a reputation among Pacific Northwest collectors -- finished in Canyon Red Poly, a Chrysler color that gives this truck a period-correct yet distinctive presence over its original Terra Cotta base. Custom wheels from Ultra Motorsports are painted to match, shod in BF Goodrich 265/75R16 tires on 16x6 wheels, and the black powder-coated trim and bumpers tie the exterior together with real cohesion. Inside, the stock brown door panels and dash are preserved, while custom leather seats and a Grant steering wheel modernize the cockpit without erasing its character -- an Alpine Bluetooth-enabled sound system rounds out the cabin. A modest lift kit adds trail capability without compromising the truck's composed road manners, and the desirable 5-speed manual paired with a solid front axle keeps it honest. A $2,000 full mechanical service in June 2025 ensures it's as sorted mechanically as it appears visually. This is the right truck for a collector who wants a sorted, driver-quality first-gen with genuine restoration provenance and no apologies to make.

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Vehicle Details:
Year: 1983
Make: Toyota
Model: Pickup
Trim: 4WD
Drive: 4X4
Miles: 189,000
Mileage Verification: Actual Miles
Fuel Type: Gasoline
Transmission: Manual (3 Pedals)
Number of Forward Gears: 5
Engine: 22r
Exterior Color: 2022 Canyon Red Poly over a stock Terra Cota color
Interior Color: Custom Leather Brown Seats, stock brown door panels/carpet/dash. Custom grant steering wheel.
State of Registration: Montana
Vehicle Location: Snohomish
VIN: Available Upon Request
Title: Clean

Details:

Engine & Transmission:
Engine Modifications: No
Transmission Modifications: No

Drivetrain, Suspension, Tires & Brakes:
Drivetrain Modifications: No
Suspension Modifications: Yes
Modest lift kit.
Wheel Size and Offset: 16 X 6
Wheel Brand and Model: UltraMotorSports
Tire Brand, Model, and Size: BF Goodrich 265/75R 16
Type of Brakes: stock brakes

Exterior & Interior:
Very high quality restoration in 2022 by Peterson's Customs in Mount Vernon, WA Unique vintage matching canopy. 2022 Canyon Red Poly (Chrysler color).
Stock 22R motor. Very high quality custom leather seats, Alpine Sound System, Bluetooth enabled. Stock door panels and carpet. Uniquely detailed black powder coated trim pieces and bumpers. Desirable 5 speed manual with solid front axle. Custom rims painted to match.
Interior Material: Leather
Interior Modifications: Yes
Working Heat: Yes
Working Air Conditioning: No

Other Notable Features or Functions:
Restored by a high quality car collector with his adult son. Son is now having serious health issues forcing the sale.

Recent Maintenance:
$2,000 full service in June by local Seattle shop to have it "run as good as it looks".

Mechanical, Rust, Cosmetic Known Flaws:
None.

Model History: The fourth-generation Toyota Pickup arrived for the 1979 model year as the company's answer to the emerging compact truck market demand in North America, introducing four-wheel drive capability for the first time to Toyota's truck lineup. Positioned as a workhorse designed for both commercial and personal use, the Pickup featured a modernized exterior styling compared to its predecessor, along with practical innovations like optional automatic transmission availability in certain markets. Power came from the 2.4-liter four-cylinder 22R engine, producing 97 horsepower—a modest but proven powerplant that proved durable across its production span. Toyota also offered diesel engines in select international markets, reflecting the global nature of the platform. By model year 1983, the Pickup had established Toyota's reputation for reliability and relative affordability in the compact truck segment. This generation maintained production through 1983 before transitioning to the fifth-generation model.