Toyota Crown

The Toyota Crown has been a flagship sedan for Toyota in Japan since 1955. While it was briefly sold in the United States until the early 1970s, it's the later Japanese-market models from the 1990s that have captured the attention of modern collectors. These cars, often imported under the 25-year rule, offer a unique combination of rear-wheel-drive luxury, robust engineering, and classic Japanese styling.

Collectors appreciate the Crown for its durability and for sharing powertrains with legendary performance cars. Many S140 and S150 generation Crowns came with the 1JZ-GE or 2JZ-GE inline-6 engines, known for their smoothness and reliability. High-spec models like the Crown Athlete V with the turbocharged 1JZ-GTE are particularly sought after as they offer a comfortable and subtle alternative to more common sport sedans.

The current market is very accessible, with an average sale price under $10,000. This value is driven by the steady supply of 1990s JDM imports. Pristine, low-mileage examples and rare early models from the 1960s can sell for much more, but the core of the market remains an affordable entry point into classic JDM luxury.

Prices for the Toyota Crown range from around $3,500 for project cars to over $62,000 for rare, low-mileage examples.