JDM Import: 1992 Toyota Century
Toyota started using the Century name way back in 1967 on a V8 powered luxury liner that was based on the Crown Eight. The same basic design continued in production through 1997..yes…a staggering 30 year production run. Imagine if you could buy the same Tesla Model S that you see in the showroom today in 2042…actually, that is looking like a good probability. But nobody wants a used electric car, so save your money and buy this 1992 Toyota Century offered for $13,500 in Gaithersburg, MD via craigslist. Tip from Cory.
From the seller:
1992 Toyota Century
condition: excellent
cylinders: 8 cylinders
drive: rwd
fuel: gas
odometer: 68500
paint color: black
size: full-size
title status: clean
transmission: automatic
type: sedan
Offered for sale is this unique imported JDM Toyota Century in excellent condition — correct VIN is VG45002584! There are not many like it in the US so you will DEFINITELY stand out from the crowd. In perfect running condition and recently passed MD state inspection (see picture). If you know MD you know that most classic cars fail inspection. All EIGHT power windows work. All FOUR cigarette lighters work. Radio, cassette, and CD player all work. Both air conditioners (front and rear) work, rear heated/massage seats work, etc. The power rear curtain works. These are special cars, VERY rare in the US, and they have a lot of features. You won’t find one of these in better condition!
Of special note on this car are the mirrors. 99% of Toyota Century models have fender mirrors. This is one of only two I have ever seen with mirrors located at the A-pillar. It may have been a rare option in Japan and/or it may have been used as a diplomatic car (common for these vehicles) in a jurisdiction that didn’t allow fender mirrors. Even among Centurys, this one is unique!
Like many Centurys, this vehicle has LOW miles (barely driven 3000 miles/year) and appears to have been maintained meticulously. In Japan, these are a big deal and are typically well cared for by professionals!For questions, additional pictures, etc., please do not hesitate to contact me!
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“All EIGHT power windows work. All FOUR cigarette lighters work.”
Ok, they smoke like chimneys, but 8 opening windows? If that means the little windows between the c pillars and the door s open it sounds awesome. Otherwise what’s he talking about?
RHD cars are great if you have a chauffeur because they don’t have to walk around the car to open the door.
Or so I have been told.
These cars were designed for a very specific buyer & the Japanese executive is a smoker (& a drinker). And everyone of these sold in the home market would have certainly been chauffeur driven. The front seat back folds down so the rear passenger can stretch out their legs onto the front seat base.
I believe there is not a single part on the car that is shared with another Toyota product.
2 more years till we can get the V12s.
The looks are turn of the century……not pretty….
Lots of good articles on these, but they seem to be possibly the best manufactured car in the world. https://www.autoweek.com/drives/a2135311/best-car-world-building-toyota-century/