With no reserve, and due to their scarcity, no market norms for clean, unmodified examples, we’ll be watching this auction very closely. Recent work is said to include new brake pads in the rear, new tie rod ends, an engine and diff oil change, coolant flush, rebuilt distributor, and more. Hooked up to a 5-speed and powering the rear wheels through a stick axle with an LSD, these cars are natural born handlers. Though not very powerful in this USDM, naturally aspirated form, they’re responsive, happy little engines and thrive on revs–just what you’d expect as they’re almost identical to the Cosworth BDA inside. These engines come in many iterations, and are the backbone of Japan’s homegrown hot rod industry–similar to the small block Chevy or Ford’s 302 here in the States. The engine bay looks nice and tidy and highlights the wonderful, Yamaha-designed 4AGE twin cam four well. Like the exterior a little TLC could bring huge improvements to the cabin’s overall appearance. The headliner seems to be in decent shape but could stand to be cleaned. Seats look very nice as well but the driver’s outer bolster has been patched. Door cards are in excellent shape, as is the carpet.
Otherwise plastics look pretty clean and solid, though that relentless desert sun has apparently faded the HVAC markings.
Inside things look very clean, though unfortunately the original dash is cracked directly in the center and on top of the gauge cluster.
Glass looks good but the original windshield is said to be cracked, and the bright New Mexico sun has taken its toll on some of the black window surround trim–all easily rectified issues. A Few chips, dings, and scrapes can be seen around the car, most notably on the bottom of the front airdam, in various spots on the bumpers, and perhaps worst of all on the passenger side rear fender corner directly below the taillight. Paint and panels are said to be all original, and although neither are perfect they both are very well preserved for the most part. Find it here on eBay in Fountain Valley, California with no reserve.
With interest in vintage Japanese sports cars growing exponentially as of late these RWD Corollas are likely to keep increasing in value, and this one is as close to investment grade as we’ve seen in a while. It’s very rare to see these cars in any shape today, let alone clean and unmodified like this one–just look at those fender gaps. This 1987 Toyota Corolla GT-S notchback coupe (chassis JT2AE88S7H0286427) is said to be all-original, rust-free, and in great condition.
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