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Old Jul 11, 2022 | 03:33 AM
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I would guess a bit earlier than that. The Camry looks to be the generation my dad had. His was a 1988, and they made them up through 1991. That was also during the transitionary period when EFI could still have been a thing worth calling out as part of the vehicle's name--advertising that in the late 1990s would be like having a 2022 "Camry, backup camera edition".

That generation of Civic and Prelude also started in 1991, so I'm going to guess 1991.
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The Toyota Van is totally from the 80s.
Old Jul 11, 2022 | 04:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Margate330
Off top of my head I'm thinking mid to late 1990's too.
Just a guess tho.
late 80s I think
Old Jul 11, 2022 | 04:50 AM
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Looks like an Australian ad.

Look at the dealer name.....B.S. Stillwell LOL.
Old Jul 11, 2022 | 06:26 AM
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Originally Posted by mmarshall
Looks like an Australian ad.

Look at the dealer name.....B.S. Stillwell LOL.
If they are in Australia that would explain why the prices look too high for the vintage.
I heard they have high import duties in AU.


Old Jul 11, 2022 | 08:31 AM
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Originally Posted by geko29
I would guess a bit earlier than that. The Camry looks to be the generation my dad had. His was a 1988, and they made them up through 1991. That was also during the transitionary period when EFI could still have been a thing worth calling out as part of the vehicle's name--advertising that in the late 1990s would be like having a 2022 "Camry, backup camera edition".

That generation of Civic and Prelude also started in 1991, so I'm going to guess 1991.
That Prelude came out as 92 model year and replaced with 97 model. So some where from 91-96. That Camry looks like 87-91 model. So I think you are right on! Who would think this was a math question? Lol
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Originally Posted by Stroock639
the way to tell is very early ones don't say LS on the back, just lexus... establishing 'the brand' and all that

also the original grille has more of a lattice appearance, the only other cosmetic change besides the 'huge' 16s lol


good find steve!
No gen 1 LS had “LS400” on the back, they added that for gen 2.
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Originally Posted by SW17LS
No gen 1 LS had “LS400” on the back, they added that for gen 2.
the LS400 nomenclature was added just after launch of Gen 1. 1990 had only the logo



Old Jul 11, 2022 | 10:12 AM
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That's early 90's stuff.

Originally Posted by Margate330
Off top of my head I'm thinking mid to late 1990's too.
Just a guess tho.
Old Jul 11, 2022 | 10:42 AM
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Probably a wise decision to leave the model off the original.

Everyone knew what an LS400 was. But yeah since 1995 it’s been there. I personally like my LS430 badge.
Old Jul 11, 2022 | 10:53 AM
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Originally Posted by AJT123
The Toyota Van is totally from the 80s.
In North America yes in other markets was around for about 10 years. Town Ace and Master Ace also known as the surf van.
Old Jul 11, 2022 | 11:29 AM
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I had a fully loaded '84 Toyota van in 1990. The rear air failed and no shop was able to fix it, so it was sent down the road. Weird vehicle with, IIRC, an 88 inch wheelbase.
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Originally Posted by LexsCTJill
the LS400 nomenclature was added just after launch of Gen 1. 1990 had only the logo


That is not correct, at least in the US. No LS400 badge until the gen 2. I am 110% sure.

The LS in that diagram is a gen 2, the years reflected are incorrect.
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Originally Posted by LeX2K
In North America yes in other markets was around for about 10 years. Town Ace and Master Ace also known as the surf van.
That van had a stock ice-maker in it. Pretty cool stuff.
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Originally Posted by 1111GS
That Prelude came out as 92 model year and replaced with 97 model. So some where from 91-96. That Camry looks like 87-91 model. So I think you are right on! Who would think this was a math question? Lol
I'm guessing 92-93. That model Accord ran from 90-93. That Prelude was 92-96, and the Civic was 92-95.



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