While Toyota Publica is not a rare name in the Vietnamese market, the pickup version of this model is almost the first one to appear.
The special feature of this pickup truck is the characteristic blue color and design with only 2 doors, the rear is designed into a cargo box, imbued with the style of a real pickup truck.
Although the detailed price has not been disclosed, according to some sources, standard versions of Toyota Publica in Vietnam have prices ranging from 30 million to 70 million VND, depending on the condition of each car.
The Toyota Publica, produced from 1961 to 1978, was Toyota's smallest model at that time and was considered Japan's "national car", to meet the strict design requirements of the Japanese Government.
Initially, the Publica was produced as a 2-door vehicle, but there were many different versions of the car itself, including sedan, convertible, coupe, and especially the pickup truck version. This model has existed longer than many other models and has created special versions such as the Toyota Sports 800 and Toyota MiniAce.
The history of Toyota Publica originates from the concept of "national vehicle" announced by the Ministry of International Trade and Industry of Japan (Miti) in10. Accordingly, the car must meet a number of strict requirements, including a maximum speed of over 100 km/h, a weight of less than 400 kg, a fuel consumption of no more than 3.3 liters/100 km at an average speed of 60 km/h, and especially durability, with the requirement of not being damaged or requiring significant repairs after at least 100,000 km.
The appearance of this Toyota Publica pickup truck will certainly be a unique highlight in the Vietnamese car community, opening up opportunities for antique car enthusiasts to find unique car models with high collectible value.
