, creating a distinctive, albeit somewhat irrational, combination of various vehicle segments.
Although the front of the vehicle appears similar to a typical second-generation Solara Convertible, a closer inspection of the rear exposes its peculiar pickup conversion, making it even less visually appealing than the original model. The back of the car, including the fenders, taillights, tailgate, and bumper, has been sourced from a first-generation
Sport Trac. Some alterations have been made to seamlessly blend these components with the Solara’s bodywork.Due to the presence of the still-functional reclining soft top, the rear bed is a lot shorter than it was in the original Ford pickup, leaving enough room only for a few groceries. However, the extended rear overhang likely provides additional cubic feet of storage compared to a non-pickup Solara.
Under the bonnet lies a 3.3-liter V6 which produced 225 hp and 240 lb-ft of torque back in the day. Power is transmitted to the front axle via a 5-speed automatic gearbox. According to the listing on , the car is in good mechanical condition with the owner suggesting that “everything works” despite the 153,000 miles on the odometer.Solara was introduced in 2003 as a sportier two-door coupe version of the popular four-door sedan. The cabriolet body style followed in 2004 before Toyota discontinued the nameplate once and for all in 2008. This particular example comes from the 2006 model year, although no one will really care after checking out the unique styling at the back.