One-Millionth Tacoma Heads to Monterey for a Good Cause

Built October 4, 2019 in San Antonio, 1-millionth Tacoma heads to Mecum Monterey August 14, proceeds to benefit Seattle Children’s Hospital.

Do you know what’s cooler than owning a Toyota truck or SUV? Owning a milestone Toyota truck or SUV. Whether it’s the very first one, the very last one, or the 1-millionth one, you can’t beat a drivable milestone like that. Especially one with the famous Toyota reliability and durability.

One such milestone for Toyota is the 1-millionth Tacoma. A TRD Pro model, it was built in San Antonio on October 4, 2019. Now, it heads to Mecum Monterey in Monterey, California August 14 for a new home, all for a good cause.

For nearly two years, the Tacoma lived at Toyota of Bellingham in Bellingham, Washington, over 90 minutes north of Seattle. In that time, it’s only covered eight miles upon its 16-inch wheels. Obviously, living at a dealership has its benefits re: maintenance. Not to mention being the star attraction because of its milestone status.

Moving the Tacoma is its 3.5-liter V6, with 278 horses in the corral. All of them hit the road through a six-speed auto, with guidance from the 4WDemand four-wheel drive system. Though it’s only seen a mile or two on dealer’s lot, it’s possible the Tacoma will cover more territory with the new owner.

Even the black leather interior and Army Green exterior remain immaculate on the 1-millionth Tacoma. The whole affair includes all of the documentation, plus a letter of congratulations from Toyota. Whomever becomes the new owner will have quite the treasure in their garage.

Of course, the new owner won’t be the only one benefitting from the 1-millionth Tacoma built. Their winning bid will go to Seattle Children’s Hospital in Seattle. Ranked one of the best hospitals across the United States by U.S. News & World Report for 2021-2022, the children’s hospital works to “cure childhood disease and improve outcomes for children all over the world.”

It’s not often a milestone ride like this Tacoma turns up for sale or auction. However, the truck will surpass its status upon Mecum’s red carpet, all to give children in the Pacific Northwest and beyond the best chance at life.

Photos: Mecum Auctions

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Cameron Aubernon

Cameron Aubernon's path to automotive journalism began in the early New '10s. Back then, a friend of hers thought she was an independent fashion blogger.

Aubernon wasn't, so she became one, covering fashion in her own way for the next few years.

From there, she's written for: Louisville.com/Louisville Magazine, Insider Louisville, The Voice-Tribune/The Voice, TOPS Louisville, Jeffersontown Magazine, Dispatches Europe, The Truth About Cars, Automotive News, Yahoo Autos, RideApart, Hagerty, and Street Trucks.

Aubernon also served as the editor-in-chief of a short-lived online society publication in Louisville, Kentucky, interned at the city's NPR affiliate, WFPL-FM, and was the de facto publicist-in-residence for a communal art space near the University of Louisville.

Aubernon is a member of the International Motor Press Association, and the Washington Automotive Press Association.

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