Here’s your chance to own a true piece of Toyota RV history — a 1978 Toyota Chinook. These lightweight fiberglass campers are cult classics among collectors, adventurers, and DIY restorers. With only 85,760 original miles, brand-new tires, and the legendary Toyota 20R engine, this is a solid project vehicle with tons of potential. Whether you’re looking to restore a vintage motorhome or build out your own custom camper, this is the kind of rare find that doesn’t come up often.
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Vehicle Details:
•Year/Make/Model: 1978 Toyota Chinook (titled as Newport)
•Engine: Toyota 20R – runs
•Transmission: Manual
•Mileage: 85,760 original miles
•Tires: Brand new, only a few miles on them
•Title: Clean
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Known Issues (full disclosure):
•Electrical: Some wires in the engine bay have rodent chew marks.
•Flooring: Wood is soft at the entryway of camper
•Doors: Rear top door needs latch repair. The original latch was taken off to retrofit with new latch. Both included- see picture
•Interior:
•Dash has cracks
•Leather shows cracking/wear
•Vinyl flooring with underlayment currently installed
•Camper interior is mostly gutted (sink, stove, older toilet remain but needs rebuild)
•Glass: Front windshield has a crack.
•Body: Paint faded, surface rust present
•Parts: Comes with a bucket of random truck parts from prior owner.
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Extras:
• Hardback service manual included.
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The Good:
•Low mileage for the year (85k).
•Legendary Toyota 20R engine — runs.
•Fiberglass shell is intact.
•Brand new tires.
•Hard-to-find project platform with growing collector interest.
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Important Notes
This is being sold AS-IS, with no warranty. It will need mechanical, interior, and cosmetic restoration before being used as a camper. This is a project vehicle.
LOCAL PICKUP ONLY! All shipping arrangement must be made by YOU!, thank you!
