Like the present GR Corolla, at present’s Good Value or No Cube GT-S is a uncommon anomaly: an thrilling and fascinating version of Toyota’s compact automobile. Let’s see how a lot curiosity this traditional version’s worth generates.
Overly difficult 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 possibly 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 p.c No Cube loss it suffered.
In distinction to yesterday’s sizzling Mazda that wanted rather a lot, at present’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 automobiles of the Nineteen 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 handbook 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.
In keeping with the advert, this GT-S has 147,000 miles on the clock and a clear title. Different plusses embrace new tires on the manufacturing unit wheels and a contemporary respray that seems professionally achieved, 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 clear within the cabin. Each entrance buckets present the consequences of years of entry and exit, manifesting totally on the driving force’s outer bolster and the passenger aspect seat again. In distinction, the deeply bucketed cut up rear bench exhibits little to no put on in any respect. Different points embrace getting older of the door pull plastic and a few discoloration beneath the glovebox door and on the console.
In fact, who would even discover that when there’s that splendidly chunky old-school (which means non-functional) cell phone to play with? Subsequent to that may be a double DIN display screen stereo unit that’s type of ridiculous and misplaced within the automobile, however that’s probably a simple retrofit.
The vendor promoting the Corolla claims it’s in glorious situation and touts it as “working and driving nicely.” They are going to present the unique manuals and a few vendor paperwork from when the automobile was first offered within the deal. The price 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. The truth is, it appears fairly good and is nearly all authentic. Might that add as much as almost thirty grand in compensation?
What do you assume? Is that this GT-S value that $28,500 asking because it’s offered within the advert? Or does that worth make you need to ’86’ this AE86?
You determine!
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