TOYOTA · TOYOTA 1000 · Cars
TOYOTA 1000 Ultra-rare
As of 2026 Q1, 29 TOYOTA 1000s remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 30 in 2019 Q3 — only 97% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 1 cars. Numbers have held broadly steady over recent years rather than falling away — often the mark of a model that owners deliberately preserve. In all, the TOYOTA 1000 is rarer than 71% of the 2,429 UK car models we track, putting it firmly in 2026's endangered class.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Genuinely rare — only 29 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 71% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
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About the 1000
The Toyota Publica (Japanese: トヨタ・パブリカ, Toyota Paburika) is a small car manufactured by the Japanese company Toyota from 1961 until 1978. Conceived as a family car to fulfill the requirements of the Japanese Government's "national car concept", it was the smallest Toyota car during that period and was superseded in that role by the Toyota Starlet, which itself started out as a version of the Publica. It was available as a 2-door vehicle only, but in a selection of body styles, ranging from the base sedan through a station wagon, convertible, coupé and even a coupe utility (pickup), which outlived...
TOYOTA 1000 — questions & answers
How many TOYOTA 1000 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 29 TOYOTA 1000 were still registered in the UK — 6 licensed and on the road, plus 23 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the TOYOTA 1000 rare?
The TOYOTA 1000 is genuinely rare, with only 29 left, making it rarer than 71% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the TOYOTA 1000 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of TOYOTA 1000 on UK roads held steady.
What fuel do most TOYOTA 1000 use?
Most TOYOTA 1000 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the TOYOTA 1000 peak?
The TOYOTA 1000 peaked at 30 registered in 2019 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.