Driving around in a mint original minivan would definitely get more attention than a mint 80. You may get a laugh or a thumbs up but I think it would be cool.This is being sold as a rare classic locally.
I agree with the claim of "very few left".
He could also make a claim for their OFF ROAD capabilities, that's where I saw most of them, usually 3 or all 4 wheels off the side of the road.
I guess everything becomes classicView attachment 1001855 at some point, but your Land Cruiser is classic before it's time.