Introducing DailyTurismo Anti-Coronavirus Masks

You asked and we delivered.  It's in our DNA. Okay, I lied.  Nobody asked for this next thing, but it IS something we all need.  Maybe not for the reasons you might expect, but because just about everywhere in the world has some kind of requirement to wear a face mask and you all have a requirement to spread the gospel about this strange website you frequent that looks like BringATrailer from 1999...yes, this website. So, stop wearing pieces of Wonder Bread pasted to your face with peanut butter and buy a facemask from DailyTurismo -- they cost about $16.99 (currently on sale for $13.59) plus shipping via our Society6 store.

Coffee Brake: Stop the Corona Virus

I've been getting my inbox bombarded with notes from random faceless corporations telling me they've got a plan for this COVID-19 thing...so I feel like DT should make some official statement to the affect that we are canceling our Cars & Coughy meetings and minimizing co-sleeping in the office.  Yes.  Official and authoritative...we are asking our employees to work from home and we are implementing strict guidelines to minimize the affect on our employees and our bottom line while keeping our customers...uggg..I can't keep a straight face...

Trade for Toilet Paper: 1981 Toyota Corona Station Wagon

Happy Pi Day! With all of the corona virus related pandemonium running through the public eye, I wonder if it'll spill over into cars -- with the classic Toyota Corona be shunned because it shares a first name with the nasty crown shaped virus that seems to be performing the job of a crappy version of Thanos' Infinity Gauntlet. The corona virus will pass (hopefully soon) but this Corona Station Wagon will still be driving for years. Find this 1981 Toyota Corona Station Wagon offered for $8,500 in San Mateo, CA via craigslist. Tip from Kaibeezy.

Ain't Easy Being Green: 1967 Toyota Corona 1900 Deluxe

I'd always rather buy a nicely restored or original condition survivor than a car that has had a cheap respray or is a pile of parts...but this next car appears to be a running/driving example of an unusual classic that just needs a paint job and some TLC.  How bad could it be? Find this 1967 Toyota Corona 1900 Deluxe here on eBay bidding for $1,175 reserve-not-met with 2 days to go, located in Moreno Valley, CA.

4-Doors, 1-Hatch: 1980 Toyota Corona

This next car comes as a tip from Matt C who writes: Here's another oddball Japanese survivor. Looks like the engine is some sort of 22R relative, backed by a manual transmission. So these things ought to run until the body rusts apart - and in Georgia, even that takes a pretty long time. Interior is in surprisingly good shape, but the paint is not doing so well.  Find this 1980 Toyota Corona offered for $2500 in Blairsville, GA via craigslist.

Classic Iron: 1969 Toyota Corona Deluxe

The Toyota Corona was the bottom of the line for Toyota's North American lineup until 1969 when the Corolla was introduced. That doesn't mean that the Corona is a bad car, just that it was a compact and not equipped with a bunch of power options...but for a Japanese classic this isn't bad because it means less stuff to break. Find this 1969 Toyota Corona Deluxe offered for $7,400 in Newburgh, NY via craigslist.  From Cory.

Roller Skate: 1974 Toyota Corona Coupe RT114

The fifth generation Toyota Corona (T100/110/120) was built from 1973 through 1979 and solidified Toyota's reputation for making reliable sedans.  However, Toyota made a 2-door hardtop coupe version of the little econobox that was the crown jewel of the lineup.  Find this 1974 Toyota Corona Coupe RT114 offered for $3,000 in Long Beach, CA via craigslist.

2-Door Classic: 1969 Toyota Corona Deluxe

A few weeks ago I wrote a story about a Corona 2-door hardtop and mentioned that you don't see many of the 2-door versions for sale (for whatever reason), naturally this means the DT inbox would be flooded with the exact car that I claimed was rarely seen.  Find this 1969 Toyota Corona here on eBay bidding for $3,450 with 3 days to go, located in Huntington Beach, CA. Tip from Rod S.

Rear Drive Kurashikku: 1970 Toyota Corona Mark II Wagon

Back in 1970, the North American Toyota lineup was a filled with cars starting with the letter C -- the subcompact Corolla, the compact Corona, and slightly larger mid-sized Corona Mark II, and finally the full-sized Crown....which can all be a bit confusing.  Find this 1970 Toyota Corona Mark II Wagon offered for $5,500 in Santa Cruz, CA via craigslist. Tip from Kaibeezy.

Needs More Meatball: 1978 Toyota Corona Deluxe Wagon

If you don't understand the appeal of the vintage Japanese wagon you are not alone, because most normal people look at these and just imagine the washing machine it could be recycled into.  However, there are loads of folks who treasure the classic look of a Japanese sedan/wagon even if they aren't particularly fast on the road today.  Find this 1978 Toyota Corona Deluxe Wagon offered for $4,500 in Central Oregon via craigslist.  Tip from Kaibeezy.

Rare 2-Door: 1969 Toyota Corona Hardtop

The T40 generation Toyota Corona is by all accounts a good looking Japanese classic, and it should be with design input by the legendary Battista "Pinin" Farina himself.  We've featured various Corona sedans and wagons over the years on DT, but never before a Corona 2-door hardtop.  Find this 1969 Toyota Corona 2-Door Hardtop offered for $8,000 in San Pedro, CA via craigslist.  Tip from John.

Chevy V8 Hot Rod: 1971 Toyota Corona Mark II Wagon

You know how I love to advertisements with bad photos and limited details of a typical craigslist posting?  Yeah.  Well, today I'm not going to do that with this next feature...is it because I'm feeling charitable?  Nope.  It is because this next car is potentially a huge bargain for what you get.  Find this 1971 Toyota Corona Mk II Wagon offered for $5,900 in Orange County, CA via craigslist.

5k: Mint Green Barikan: 1967 Toyota Corona Deluxe

One of the secrets to driving a cool vintage car for low bucks is to pick a car that is an oddball because the selling price of nice examples will be appropriately lower than a popular marque/model.  Don't go so out in left field that the manuals are only available in some long forgotten Scandinavian dialect, but pick a car where a few grand gets you something in great shape...like Toyota's original Corona.  Find this  1967 Toyota Corona Deluxe here on eBay currently bidding for $3,500 reserve-not-met with 1 day to go, located in Reading, PA.

10K; Slushboxed: 1973 Toyota Corona MKII Wagon Turbo 1JZ-GTE

The second generation Toyota Corona Mark II was Coke bottle styled model that slotted between the luxury Crown and low end basic Corona models sold between 1973-1976.  You can find Mark IIs from time to time on your local craigslist, but most are rusty and powered by a version of the underwhelming Toyota R series cast iron boat anchors, but the one we have today has had a serious injection of engine power.  Find this 1973 Toyota Corona MKII Wagon Turbo with 1JZ-GTE offered for $8,500 in Los Angeles Area, CA via craigslist.  Tip from Alex V.

10k: JDM Cressida: 1979 Toyota Corona Mark II Wagon

The Toyota Cressida was the US Market equivalent of the Toyota Mark II and combined classic Japanese driving experience with a Jaguaresq front end.  A stock Cressida/Corona Mark II won't be the fastest car around, but for the price of admission it offers a level of cool that is unmatched by much from Japan.  Find this 1979 Toyota Corona Mark II Wagon offered for $8,900 in Los Angeles, CA via craigslist.

10k: Crown Jewel: 1970 Toyota Corona Sedan

 The Toyota Corona was the bottom of the line for Toyota's North American lineup until 1969 when the Corolla was introduced.  That doesn't mean that the Corona is a bad car, just that it was a compact and not equipped with a bunch of power options...but for a Japanese classic this isn't bad because it means less stuff to break.  Find this 1970 Toyota Corona Sedan offered for $8,600 in Los Angeles, CA via craigslist.

2k: Papa Smurf: 1971 Toyota Corona Mark II

 The T6 generation Toyota Corona Mark II was sold from 1968-1972 as a mid range offering, nicer than the basic Corona, but not as well equipped as the Crown.  The Mark II was exported to North America with larger displacement R-series engines and available with front bucket seats, center console and choice of manual or automatic transmissions.  Today the Corona isn't collectable like other small imported sedans from the same era (BMW 2002, Datsun 510), but that only means they are good deals when you find one that hasn't rusted back into the earth.  Find this 1971 Toyota Corona Mark II offered for $2200 in Torrance, CA via craigslist.