Latest Information on Toyota Stout
The half-ton Stout was one of Toyota’s very first light pickups. It was produced between 1954 and 1989. In its time, Toyota marketed the two-door pickup as a “tough work truck that could cruise and handle like a passenger car.” It was powered by a 1.9-litre, 4-cylinder inline OHV engine that produced 63 kW. It rivalled some big Ford’s and Chevy’s with V6 and V8 engines, however, it had an unbeatable price tag. In standard form the Stout was a 2-door, 3 seater pickup with a separate body in the back. It had a fold down tailgate. Toyota also packaged the Stout as an ambulance, a double cab coupe utility, and a pickup with full height metal side with a canvas top. There was also a light bus, an ice cream van and some other variations of the van.
Review Summary
PROS
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Featured suspension that allowed for a more carlike ride
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Good seller in SA in the 60s
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RK45 Stout - first Toyota to begin complete knock-down assembly in SA
CONS
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Limited cabin space