Like the present GR Corolla, in the present day’s Good Value or No Cube GT-S is a uncommon anomaly: an thrilling and interesting version of Toyota’s compact automobile. Let’s see how a lot curiosity this traditional version’s worth generates.
Overly sophisticated and insufficiently noteworthy is just not a fascinating combo in a automobile, however that’s how yesterday’s 2006 Mazdaspeed 6 offered. It was additionally fairly tough, needing a respray, some cabin clean-up, and doubtless a re-tune to go its smog check. That made its $9,000 asking worth an outrage to most of you, as evidenced within the 83 % No Cube loss it suffered.
In distinction to yesterday’s scorching Mazda that wanted rather a lot, in the present day’s 1985 Toyota Corolla GT-S wants little greater than a twist of the ignition key to get its recreation on. A excessive level in not simply Corolla historical past but additionally the swan tune for Toyota’s RWD compacts, the AE86 line of coupes and hatchbacks was feted when new and has since grow to be one of many preeminent Japanese collector vehicles of the Eighties.
This one appears to have all the products: a 112 horsepower DOHC 16-valve 1587 cc fuel-injected 4A-GEC 4, five-speed T50 guide gearbox, and—watch for it—pop-up headlights. Being a hatchback means it’s marginally heavier than the notchback coupe, however for sensible functions—and aerodynamics—it’s the popular selection.
Based on the advert, this GT-S has 147,000 miles on the clock and a clear title. Different plusses embody new tires on the manufacturing facility wheels and a contemporary respray that seems professionally performed, not one thing from the Earl of Scheib. Interval-correct “GT-S Twin Cam 16” decals adorn every flank on high of that.
Some put on and tear is obvious within the cabin. Each entrance buckets present the consequences of years of entry and exit, manifesting totally on the motive force’s outer bolster and the passenger facet seat again. In distinction, the deeply bucketed cut up rear bench exhibits little to no put on in any respect. Different points embody getting old of the door pull plastic and a few discoloration under the glovebox door and on the console.
After all, who would even discover that when there’s that splendidly chunky old-school (that means non-functional) cell phone to play with? Subsequent to that could be a double DIN display screen stereo unit that’s form of ridiculous and misplaced within the automobile, however that’s seemingly a straightforward retrofit.
The vendor promoting the Corolla claims it’s in wonderful situation and touts it as “operating and driving nicely.” They may present the unique manuals and a few vendor paperwork from when the automobile was first bought within the deal. The fee for the entire shebang? $28,500.
Okay, that’s rather a lot for an previous Corolla, however this isn’t simply an previous Corolla; it’s the revered AE86 16-valve version, and it doesn’t appear to have been hooned to the purpose of no return. In truth, it seems to be fairly good and is nearly all unique. May that add as much as almost thirty grand in compensation?
What do you suppose? Is that this GT-S price that $28,500 asking because it’s offered within the advert? Or does that worth make you need to ’86’ this AE86?
You resolve!
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