Kidney, Anyone? 1972 Toyota Corona Mark II
This baby blue beaut of a Toyota Corona Mark II is the mintiest we’ve ever spotted. The odometer reads 16,041 miles and the condition seems to corroborate that story. The door jambs could be licked. The trunk mat is as flat as Kansas. According to the seller, everything works, every square millimeter of paint is original, and it has never seen snow or salt.
The Corona Mark II was a more luxurious, slightly stretched version of the more common RT40 barikan Corona. It’s still powered by a four-cylinder 18R-C, but it eventually became its own model a few generations later, when the “Corona” was dropped and it simply became the “Mark II.” It’s the Cressida’s great-granddaddy.
Interestingly, the auction description says it’s part of a Youngstown, Ohio collection being trimmed, which begs the question: what’s in the rest of the collection?
More delicious photos after the jump.
September 21st, 2009 at 3:12 am
Hi guys,
I understand the engine in the corona of the picture is a 18R-G?
Well hate to say it but looks like a 18R to me.
cheers..
Zechs
September 21st, 2009 at 5:31 am
@Zechs: On the ebay acution page there is a photograph with the engine identifying itself as an 18R-C.
I would still like to sell my kidney for this one though.
September 21st, 2009 at 6:50 am
Yeah an 18R-G has like heaps more camshafts*.
*slight exaggeration.
September 21st, 2009 at 8:49 am
There’s an older man that works down the street from me that has one of these. He drives it everyday to work, too. Told me when he got his divorce, the main items were the Corona MKII and the house. He got an apartment. Lolol.
September 21st, 2009 at 8:56 am
Who owns these cars and keeps them in such condition? I can understand an expensive car being maintained to this standard, but an economy car is amazing.
September 21st, 2009 at 10:03 am
Typo alert! It should say 18R-C!
September 21st, 2009 at 5:16 pm
This thing is beutiful! But i’m kinda wondering how this body style would look with the front end off of a 74 markII SSS. It’s still has the quad headlights but without the wierd angles and a sportier look. Maybe I’m just speaking blasphemy or something! Please don’t throw bricks through my window!!
September 21st, 2009 at 6:28 pm
dam…. i had one of those. oh man… that is nice. mine was alright but nothing close to that! nice post.
September 21st, 2009 at 10:52 pm
Bert – By ‘74 it had been redesigned. You’re probably thinking of the X10 chassis
September 22nd, 2009 at 7:31 am
I actually saw a picture of what I was talking about later, and I got the year wrong is all!
September 23rd, 2009 at 1:09 am
Nice! I think I have this in 1/64 scale by Tomytech in TLV Series. =)
September 23rd, 2009 at 6:47 am
Bring a trailer just posted this on their site, sorry but a little late boys, you saw it on JNC first!!!
September 28th, 2009 at 4:22 pm
its just only a 18R
October 6th, 2009 at 2:11 pm
Hey my name is ben, Im in Kansas City, I have a ‘71 corona mark II, looking for parts, can anyone help
October 17th, 2009 at 10:38 am
Hello my name is Bartolo Leon Im from Bradenton Florida . I have 1972 Toyota Corona Mark II Station Wagon .Looking for part [Tail Light] can enyone help me.
October 22nd, 2009 at 2:23 pm
I have a Jan 1970 corona mark II wagon (looks like 68-69). I’m the second owner want to sell it or maybe part it out,trade? It has everything og plates, optional clock, roofrack, ac unit,radio, all original windows, 20r motor conversion needs tranny.currently registered
November 11th, 2009 at 4:44 pm
Hello everyone!!! I have a 1972 toyota corona sedan i was wondering were can i get more information on it or even parts… thanks
November 11th, 2009 at 5:51 pm
Maria, you’ll probably have better luck asking that question in our forum (just click on the menu to the left)
December 12th, 2009 at 11:23 am
I need the embeyls
December 12th, 2009 at 11:24 am
I need the embeyls for the MKll station wagon
January 23rd, 2010 at 7:22 pm
HOW MUCH IS THIS CAR WORTH OR SALE PRICE ?