Our Jalopnik friends have presented evidence that posits 80s-era Toyota trucks are perhaps the most reliable pickups ever made, citing a well worn 1988 model with almost 250,000 miles on its odometer and lack of major mechanical problems during its two decades-plus of existence.
Other examples seem to support this claim, such as Top Gear's fabled attempt to kill a similar vintage Hilux diesel.
So, is the mid-80s Toyota truck the most reliable pickup ever made or is there domestic iron that's been hauling since the 20th century that makes this small Toyota look like the tailgate on a 2007 Tundra?