Toyota Crown 1972

[blackhole]

i was wondering what kind of car i have on my hands, like how many were made and how many might be left.

my car is currently getting new paint and it turns out that there are no rust holes and the car is in remarkably good condition.

the chassis plate says.

RS60L-kb

ENGINE MODEL 5R

NUMBER OF CYLINDERS 4

BORE 3.47 In

STROKE 3.23 In

PISTON DISPLACEMENT 121.6

FRAME NO 002233

TOYOTA MOTOR CO LTD

i have also been trying to find out the difference between the ms60 ms65 and like mine is rs60

i hope someone can link me to some place with the information i am looking for.

this is my car before going to get painted

location is ICELAND

[rickers]

Hi Blackhole;

lovely car you got there.

the only info i can find is this handy website:

http://english.auto.vl.ru/catalog/toyota/crown/

I came across this site a long time ago when looking for info on my import Mark II.

hope this helps. Otherwise keying in the fist digits of the vin plate sometimes works as well.

keep it running.

rick

[KPARRIS-JONES]

Its a stunning car that you have mate! Really love the front of the bonnet, really cool little vent! ;)

I'd love to own a Toyota of that sort of age.

[Phoenix999]

I love it.... ah 1972 was a good year .... see my signature :)

[KPARRIS-JONES]

I love it.... ah 1972 was a good year .... see my signature :)

Yeh you're right, it did have its drawbacks.... :P ;)

[Phoenix999]

If you were grown-up enough to know I would possibly accept that ;)

[KPARRIS-JONES]

If you were grown-up enough to know I would possibly accept that ;)

Touche touche, good come-back!

I love older cars, far more character than many modern cars.

There is a Rover SD1 V8 in Greenleys, in maroon. It is a beautiful car IMO, absolutely pristine, with far more interesting looks than the current line of cars we have today...

[Phoenix999]

....I love older cars, far more character than many modern cars.

There is a Rover SD1 V8 in Greenleys, in maroon. It is a beautiful car IMO, absolutely pristine, with far more interesting looks than the current line of cars we have today...

I have to agree with you in some way with regard to older cars having character.... I feel this is simply because it is possible to interact with the car more than we can do nowadays. Back then it was easier to get under the bonnet and repair/adjust things with a spanner and screwdriver which meant we understood them more than we do now

Modern cars really are better than those of yesteryear but I will always have an eye and fondness for those that were around during my youth hence my recent purchase

The Rover SD1 is a good car but heck they could be so flippin unreliable and rust badly :(

[KPARRIS-JONES]

....I love older cars, far more character than many modern cars.

There is a Rover SD1 V8 in Greenleys, in maroon. It is a beautiful car IMO, absolutely pristine, with far more interesting looks than the current line of cars we have today...

I have to agree with you in some way with regard to older cars having character.... I feel this is simply because it is possible to interact with the car more than we can do nowadays. Back then it was easier to get under the bonnet and repair/adjust things with a spanner and screwdriver which meant we understood them more than we do now

Modern cars really are better than those of yesteryear but I will always have an eye and fondness for those that were around during my youth hence my recent purchase

The Rover SD1 is a good car but heck they could be so flippin unreliable and rust badly :(

Yes reliability issues were constantly present with the SD1, and you are right about the ease of access offered by older cars.

Having to hook a car up to a computer to service it just takes out the fun of it. I love having to diagnose with my hands and intuition, rather than relying on a scattering of sensors and fuses.

Being able to keep your own car healthy is brilliant, because you know that it is your own slice of perfection, made by you for you. Something that I find to be rather lost on modern motors. Don't get me wrong, I do love some modern cars, but if it was down to having an experience with a car, then I will tell anyone that an older car is better hands down. EVERY time.