Like the present GR Corolla, at present’s Good Worth 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 basic version’s worth generates.
Overly sophisticated and insufficiently noteworthy just isn’t 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 possibly a re-tune to cross 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 sizzling Mazda that wanted loads, 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 in addition 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—await 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 embrace new tires on the manufacturing unit wheels and a recent 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 obvious 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 reveals 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.
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 stereo unit that’s sort of ridiculous and misplaced within the automotive, however that’s seemingly a straightforward retrofit.
The seller promoting the Corolla claims it’s in wonderful situation and touts it as “operating and driving properly.” They are going to present the unique manuals and a few seller paperwork from when the automotive was first bought within the deal. The fee for the entire shebang? $28,500.
Okay, that’s loads for an outdated Corolla, however this isn’t simply an outdated 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 appears fairly good and is sort of all authentic. Might that add as much as almost thirty grand in compensation?
What do you suppose? Is that this GT-S value that $28,500 asking because it’s offered within the advert? Or does that worth make you wish to ’86’ this AE86?
You resolve!
Fb Market out of Wahoo, Nebraska, or go right here if the advert disappears.
H/T to glemon for the hookup!
Assist me out with NPOND. Hit me up at [email protected] and ship me a fixed-price tip. Bear in mind to incorporate your Kinja deal with.
