A Toyota arrived in Brazil in 1958, but it was only in 1962 that the company began producing its vehicles in the country, with the launch of the Bandeirante line.
Initially, the brand focused on robust models ready to face the rugged Brazilian terrain.
In May 1962, The Toyota started production of Flagship Pickup Truck in the factory of Saint Bernard of the Field, in Sao Paulo.
With this, a true rival emerged for established models such as the Ford F100, The Chevrolet Brasil and Willys F75.
A Flagship Pickup Truck was equipped with a 3.4 Diesel engine in 4 cylinders, developed by Mercedes-Benz, which generated 78 hp at 3000 rpm. Its traction was 4×4,
and the model had capacity for up to 3 occupants, with the bodies varying between simple, simple elongated It is double cabin.
At launch, the model had short bucket, something that would change in the following years.
In the end, the Toyota Bandeirante, whether in the jeep or pickup version, it was not just a car: it was a true historical landmark in Brazil,
a vehicle that marked a generation and continues to be remembered with affection and respect by those who lived their adventures behind the wheel of this icon.