Like the present GR Corolla, at this time’s Good Value or No Cube GT-S is a uncommon anomaly: an thrilling and interesting version of Toyota’s compact automotive. 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 automotive, 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 p.c No Cube loss it suffered.
In distinction to yesterday’s scorching Mazda that wanted so much, at this time’s 1985 Toyota Corolla GT-S wants little greater than a twist of the ignition key to get its sport 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 turn out to be one of many preeminent Japanese collector automobiles 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 alternative.
In keeping with 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 recent respray that seems professionally completed, 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 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 may be a double DIN display screen stereo unit that’s sort of ridiculous and misplaced within the automotive, however that’s possible a simple retrofit.
The supplier 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 supplier paperwork from when the automotive was first offered within the deal. The price for the entire shebang? $28,500.
Okay, that’s so much 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. Actually, it seems fairly good and is nearly all unique. Might that add as much as practically thirty grand in compensation?
What do you assume? Is that this GT-S price that $28,500 asking because it’s offered within the advert? Or does that worth make you wish to ’86’ this AE86?
You determine!
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