thanks for your reply leighcm.
the owner was a lady who was bed ridden for many years. the car was in the care of her husband; my neighbor.
it was kept very well. i guess i'll doll her up with new chrome and see what happens.
in BC, a car has to be at least 25 years old to get collector's status. so, i'll be applying for that.
it's amazing how these toyotas still run.