Yamahauler (Toyota) promo truck 74&79

[JohnnyC]

There was a promo truck in 74 and one in 79 both called the Yamahauler.

The concept was 1st introduced with a dodge van yamahauler in which two or more were made. The Toyota Yamahauler in 74 was a turbo with a jag rear ... one-off truck... AFAIK

I believe the Yamahauler in 1979 was also a one-off sweepstake truck

Does anybody know if either of these trucks are still around?

 

[JohnnyC]

and another pic of toyota mention of yamahauler and also dodge van

site:http://thexscafedotcom.wordpress.com/2013/04/17/xs650-yamahauler/

 

[JohnnyC]

1979 yamahauler

 

[pappy]

My 1982 short bed had a stripe very similar to the 1979 above. Only the truck was white.

 

[onemanarmy]

don't have any info, but thanks for bringing this up

 

[snooter]

Hodaka also had a sweepstakes truck..i think a Datsun..i have looked for years no luck..i bet these trucks were trashed and prolly crushed..

 

[Sam Stewart]

That's pretty cool. Nice find.

 

[cruiserinsanity]

1979 Toyota Yamahauler

In the 70’s Toyota created one off model trucks for sweepstakes prizes. There was a…

offroadaction.ca

According to a comment on this article the 1979 died during a river crossing.

 

[PAToyota]

I remember sending my entry in for the '79 back in the day!

 

[fl4031003]

Great find