Whether you’ve watched the classic movie Back to the Future one or one hundred times, you probably didn’t miss the Toyota truck that appeared in the movie. If you’re not familiar with the exact model of this truck, then you aren’t alone. Many fans of the movie simply fell in love with the truck-and the movie- but never knew what model that amazing black truck was. The Toyota truck in Back to the Future is actually a 1985 Toyota Hilux Pickup Deluxe 4×4 Xtracab that was fitted with the 22R-E 2.4 liter four-cylinder EFI gasoline engine. In the movie, Marty absolutely loved driving the truck, but many viewers were also quite impressed with this truck, as well.
What is a Toyota Hilux?
A Toyota Hilux is a one-of-a-kind pickup truck, and this particular truck was modified specifically for the movie Back to the Future. Toyota debuted the Hilux in 1968, and the truck has always been so popular that it remains in production today. The Toyota Hilux has always been a dependable and attractive pickup truck that has a lot of power. Owners also like the fact that the Toyota Hilux is great on gas. One reason why the makers of Back to the Future chose the Toyota Hilux to be Marty McFly’s vehicle in the movie is because it was sleek, black, attractive, as well as “cool.” Who wouldn’t want to drive this impressive truck? Many questioned. Some even felt that the Toyota truck was cooler than the DeLorean, which was the real star of the movie trilogy.
The Fully Restored Toyota Hilux Truck
The “Back to the Future” Toyota Hilux truck has been fully restored to the exact specifications that filmmakers dictated at the time and is currently for sale. This amazing historical vehicle comes with a Nike Self-lacing shoes replica, a radio-controlled version of the truck, as well as a licensed Hoverboard replica. The truck can be purchased for approximately $34,500, although prices of classic vehicles often fluctuate, depending on demand as well as other factors. However, the Back to the Future Toyota Hilux will always be in demand, which will keep its worth very high.
Commemoration of the Back to the Future Truck
Since the sequel to Back to the Future, Back to the Future II, was based on travel to the year 2015, in 2016, Toyota created a “Toyota Hilux truck” using a brand-new Toyota Tacoma as the base. Toyota also went so far as to create a video featuring Marty McFly, Doc Brown, and the amazing Toyota Hilux replica. Fans couldn’t tell the difference, because this “souped up” Tacoma looked exactly like the original Toyota Hilux in the movie. Toyota’s purpose of the commemoration was to emphasis the fact that the Tacoma (and all of Toyota’s trucks) are reliable, efficient, and beautiful.
The Hilux and its History of Theft
While many people fail to believe it, the Toyota Hilux from the Back to the Future film was actually stolen at one point. This esteemed truck was used to smuggle drugs from Mexico across the U.S. border. Once the owner of the Hilux was able to recover the truck, it was then sold on Craigslist, to a father and son duo who restored the vehicle, making it even more amazing than it was in the movie. They struggled to locate certain parts during their restoration project, but with the help of others, they were able to obtain every part they needed to make the truck as dynamic as it is today.
Other Notable Vehicles from the Film
Of course, the DeLorean was the real star of the show, since it was the vehicle that Marty and Doc Brown went back in time in, but the Toyota Hilux was certainly a close runner up. However, these two vehicles weren’t the only distinguished vehicles in the movie. Some other noteworthy Back to the Future vehicles were Biff Tannen’s 1946 Ford Super De Luxe, Mr. Parker’s AMC Eagle Wagon, as well as George McFly’s BMW 733i.
Did Being Featured in Back to the Future Increase Hilux Sales?
Sales of the DeLorean increased exponentially following the release of the Back to the Future movie trilogy. Even though many viewers did not realize it, there were actually six different DeLoreans featured in the movie. This was necessary because of the various timelines that occurred in the film. Prior to the release of the films, many people believed that the DeLorean was an unattractive vehicle that definitely wasn’t sought after, and sales weren’t so great.
When it comes to the sales of Toyota Helix trucks following the release of the movies, sales of the Hilux as well as other pickups manufactured by Toyota, increased significantly. That was definitely the intention, because if you feature a cool car or truck in an amazing and timeless classic movie, then everyone will want to own one of those vehicles. Toyota is always on the lookout for unique and lucrative ways to market their cars and trucks. Toyota will continue to look for opportunities to have one or more of their vehicles featured in movies that hopefully become hits.
Obviously, the DeLorean isn’t the only vehicle that people associate with the hit movie Back to the Future. The 1985 Toyota Hilux was made popular because it was featured in the movie, and many people are looking to own that specific vehicle. Others would simply be happy with driving a vehicle that looks very similar to the Back to the Future model.
This dynamic Toyota Hilux is a true classic car for sale because of its history, and for classic car investors and collectors, it’s currently available for sale. However, if you are interested in purchasing the original Toyota Hilux from the movie, then the price is likely to be astronomical, but very much worth every cent.
