Daihatsu Hijet
1977–1981 · Fifth generation · Hijet Wide
DAIHATSU · 1977–1981
Fifth generation · Hijet Wide
The wider Hijet belongs to the 550cc era.
These dates describe this guide’s coverage. Changeover years may show two bodies; 2001 is the library cutoff, not necessarily the model’s final year.
Choose a year in this version
A calendar year does not automatically mean a new version. Check the production month and chassis plate.
Engine
550cc class
Drive & transmission
Verify the exact truck’s drive, gearbox and equipment against its dated specification.
Identification
Hijet Wide
Match the complete chassis code to the truck’s documents. Related bodies and reference photographs do not confirm a factory grade.
Factory grades & equipment
Factory grades describe equipment. Auction grades describe condition; they are different.
| Grade / specification | What is documented |
|---|---|
| Period grade documentation needed | The cited history confirms the model period, but a complete truck-grade and option table has not been verified. Ask for the original brochure and vehicle identification before choosing a specification. |
Version changes & milestones
- 1977: fifth generation.
Rarity & value
Reliable production counts and comparable completed-sale evidence have not been verified sufficiently to rank this version’s grades. We do not label a grade “rarest” or “most valuable” without that evidence.
Compare documented specification, structural condition, maintenance and the complete quoted cost. Original trim level alone does not establish resale value.
Evidence reviewed: 19 September 2026.Before choosing this truck
- Confirm production details, frame plate and original documents.
- Ask for cab-floor and underbody photographs, known defects and repair history.
- Verify engine, drivetrain, steering and air conditioning on the actual vehicle.
- Check replacement-parts availability and wheel fitment for the exact chassis.
- Discuss your destination, intended use and preparation requirements before ordering.
No paint preview is available for this historical body yet. Send a photo and chassis details with your inquiry.
Sources & period documentation
Daihatsu Hijet 60-year history ↗
Sources may be in Japanese. Historical guides are educational; they do not certify a particular vehicle or claim that every special edition has been documented.
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