1995 Toyota Hiace

ota would also do swell on your daily commute. Finished in Reddish Brown/Light Beige (21T), the cosmetics are factory fresh, and this HiAce keeps a low profile with just a set of subtle OEM rainguards and refinished Delica alloys accenting the cosmetics. Save for a few minor chips, dings, and loss of gloss throughout some of the paint, it’s hard to scrutinize the exterior condition of this adventure mobile. Best of all, the 79k miles on the clock are verified and documented, which is an impressive feat on any classic vehicle. With a full host of amenities to please your passengers, and a fun and frugal powerplant to make ownership stress-free, we can’t find enough good things to say about this Japanese Classic, and the next owner should feel comfortable starting their next big adventure now! The cabover design promotes above-average visibility and maximizes square footage in this Hiace’s cabin. The interior aesthetic matches the exterior to a T, with clean patterned cloth appointments throughout. The tan upholstery is in good shape and lacks any major rips, stains, or tears. It extends across three rows of versatile seating, which can keep your passengers amused even on longer road trips. The middle row can be swiveled 180 degrees to face the rear, and all three rows combine to form a flat sleeping surface if you need to catch a quick snooze. Once horizontal, you can slide open the middle sunroof shade and pop up the rear glass to catch a panoramic view of the heavens above. The driver benefits from a tilt adjustable steering column and working power folding mirrors, electric locks, and power windows make daily use more enjoyable. The dashboard lacks any cracking or fading and is in good shape for its age. The center stack is within arms reach and includes functional OEM audio. The sound quality is decent for its age, and the adjacent dual-zone climate control unit can keep all three rows of passengers comfortable. The A/C blows cold and the heat gets nice and toasty in case you need to camp out in colder climates. Rear occupants have their own controls, too. The headliner is in good shape as are the door cards, and the carpets are protected by factory mats that have stood up to the better part of three decades of use. Even the owners manuals are included with the purchase of this van, and save for an inoperable middle sunroof and a few blemishes on the door cards, we think the next owner will be more than pleased with its condition. An exciting and unique van needs a powerplant to match, and the 1KZ-TE mounted midship fits the bill. Fresh off an oil and filter service, this big block four banger is frugal on fuel and chock full of torque. It cranks over swiftly, care of a new 12v battery, and settles into a smooth idle after we dropped in a new engine air filter and fuel filter. We flushed out the old coolant with new juice, and with the maintenance performed this van runs like a top all the way up to highway speeds. It sends power straight to an automatic gearbox, which also benefits from a fluid change and a new transmission pan gasket. An all-wheel-drive system disperses power and torque, and these practical vans are more fuel efficient than one might expect. The suspension cruises comfortably, and both front and rear swaybar links were replaced to pass VA state inspection here. For those looking to immediately roadtrip this van cross-country, rest assured we have tackled one of the biggest preventative maintenance items by rebuilding the steering rack. New inner and outer tie rods were replaced after the rack was resealed, and we buttoned everything up with new rack boots. The power steering is direct and easy to maneuver, and the brakes grab with authority. The last line of defense between you and the road, the refinished factory alloys are shod in fresh Falken rubber. Fresh off a four wheel alignment, you’ll be ready to tackle all terrains for tens of thousands of miles to come!