My first 3spd.
The Super Champ was my first car but after that I bought this guy. I think I was in 5th or 6th grade when I got it. I owe it to my paper route, it's where I earned money plus mowing lawns.
I drove it a lot and even made a snowplow for it. Problem is when I got the Bruiser the hilux was parked. Then I sold it to my neighbor, and he sold it to a friend of his.
Thats not the end though. In the last year I realized the value of these trucks and really wanted my original back. I called my old neighbor and then called his friend who 15yrs ago bought my truck. He still had it sitting in his basement. Score!! I was able to buy it back for $100.
Now I have my original 3spd and am collecting parts to restore it. I already bought a new body and finished it. The red is original and I don't want to touch it because I like to see how I painted so long ago. Not to bad.
One day it will be in the restored category.
Update. Now working on truck, have decided to make very custom. The bed has been modified to look very realistic with an auctual bed! The chassis rides on Jugg leafs and will be riding 2.2 style tires.
Comments
toymkr73
What a great story! You are very lucky to have your original car, and a hilux no less!!
moosey
I just love to hear stories like this! I bet it was great to see an old friend after that long!
Rothmans Racing Team
Hey, that's cool. Neat that you got it back!
Rothmans Racing Team
Especially for that price!!!
IhaveaBruiser
Nice find, that opening tail gate and real bed is awesome
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