Baby Trophy Truck

By Kathy Locke.
From the Fall 2021 Issue of Toyota Cruisers and Trucks.

A truck with a soul? It sounds like something out of a movie, but for one vintage Toyota, it's a very real story of grit, destiny, and a second chance. This isn't just about a vehicle; it's about a 1981 Toyota 4x4 pickup that was born to race, spent years in quiet obscurity, and has now been reborn as the "Baby Trophy Truck" to dominate the most brutal off-road races. The question isn't whether it can win, but how a vehicle with a documented history can prove its heart is still in the race.