This rebadged Daihatsu Taft is one of the rarest Toyotas there is — fewer than a dozen LD10 Blizzards are known to survive in North America.
Lead trim: Blizzard 2.2 diesel
Toyota BlizzardLD10 · 1980–1984
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FactThis rebadged Daihatsu Taft is one of the rarest Toyotas there is — fewer than a dozen LD10 Blizzards are known to survive in North America.
The Toyota Blizzard is a four-wheel-drive vehicle built by Daihatsu for Toyota from March 1980 to 1990 and exclusive to Toyota Vista Store locations in Japan. The first generation LD10 was launched in 1980 as a version of the Daihatsu Taft (also known as the Scat), fitted with the naturally aspirated 2.2 L (2188 cc) diesel engine; it was replaced in 1984 by the LD20. The engine was originally coupled to a Toyota 4-speed manual transmission, 1983 and later cars had a 5-speed. It was only intended for the Japanese domestic market and is a rare Toyota, with less than a dozen known examples in North America; visually very similar to the Daihatsu, it was rebadged by Toyota and uses Toyota engines. Wheelbase 79.7 in, length 137.2 in, width 57.5 in, height 73.2 in; the kerb weight range (2,668 to 2,745 lb) is not entered.
Collectors Spotted in the Toyota Blizzard Lineage
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Trims & Figures
One published trim in the catalogue. A blank is a figure not recorded, not zero.
| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blizzard 2.2 diesel | 1980–1984 | 2.2 L | 71 hp | 105 lb-ft | — | 4WD | — | — |
Owning one
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Owners’ builds
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Photographs
You couldn't just walk into any Toyota dealer for a Blizzard — Toyota restricted sales to its Vista Store network alone.
This rebadged Daihatsu Taft is one of the rarest Toyotas there is — fewer than a dozen LD10 Blizzards are known to survive in North America.
Rivals
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