Toyota Reportedly Crushing Record-Setting Hybrid and Classic Car Previously Displayed in Its Museum
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Toyota is reportedly crushing a record-setting 2003 Prius that was formerly in its museum, as well as a 1978 Toyota Cressida.
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The Prius set a 130.794 mph land speed record for hybrids at Bonneville in 2004, making it a milestone car.
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The cars were spotted in a Texas recycling yard being prepared for crushing, with no chance of being sold or parted out.
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Toyota may be crushing the cars due to liability concerns or because they are pre-production/prototype vehicles.
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An owner would likely want parts from the registered Cressida, but Toyota would rather sell new reproduction parts.