edge Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 1968 Toyota Corona 1490cc 74bhp 4 speed man with 2 previous owners from new. All engine, running gear and breaks rebuilt. Stacks and stacks of history from new. I am just contemplating selling my classic toyota as i have literally used it about 2 or 3 times since i have owned it. These are very rare in the uk (maybe 5 or so in uk) and this is a UK car and not an import. I keep getting urges to modify it but i know it would be so wrong of me to do so hence another reason of possibly selling. As its so rare it's difficult to price and would highly recommend viewing to get a good idea of its condition. Its a very clean car but but the bodywork is not perfect but i have to keep reminding myself its nearly 43 years old. I took this to japfest earlier on this year and drove it home on a 4 hour journey and it never missed a beat but would never do it again unless it was just country lanes all the way. When i got i home i had years MOT and tax put on it and no major issues or advisories found in the mot test. It's tax exempt also so its a cheap classic to run. A few of my friends have driven the corona and its quite an enjoyable experience and does turn alot of heads. Even the classic car nerds are stumped to as what it actually is. Some pictures taken on my firends phone just a few hours ago. Im not yet sure on price but would consider maybe a p/x or possible swap with something i can get more use from and have a little fun in but ideally my next project will be an AE86. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackso11 Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 stick a 2jz-GTE in there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edge Posted August 30, 2010 Author Share Posted August 30, 2010 stick a 2jz-GTE in there Its crossed my many of times. If i was to make any changes it would have a 1.6 4age with matched running gear but it would be soooooo wrong to do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 Very VERY cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KamaSupra Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Very nice car, was this the one at Japfest back in April?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edge Posted August 31, 2010 Author Share Posted August 31, 2010 Very nice car, was this the one at Japfest back in April?? Thats the one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Have you got an idea on price? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edge Posted August 31, 2010 Author Share Posted August 31, 2010 Have you got an idea on price? If i was to swap the car i would be looking for something about £3k but maybe £2.5k for cash but the longer i keep it the more bits and bobs i will do so the price will eventually rise. Done a fair bit to it already as it had no mot or tax when i got it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tDR Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 This needs a 3S-GTE and ST205 running gear in it! Nice example Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitz Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 This needs a 3S-GTE and ST205 running gear in it! Nice example Imagine how quick the speedo would move Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edge Posted August 31, 2010 Author Share Posted August 31, 2010 Imagine how quick the speedo would move I think the speedo would carry on with the running gear and leave the rest of the car behind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KamaSupra Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Very nice car, was this the one at Japfest back in April?? Thats the one Ahhh thought so, it was parked up next to my black aerotop on the end of the line of Supras I had a look around the Corona, gorgeous clean car, very good example. Lots of people were looking at it. I even got asked if it was mine at one point Good luck with the sale, buyer will be more than happy with it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 Ummm, I love Corona - tasty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edge Posted October 15, 2010 Author Share Posted October 15, 2010 Today the corona finally had new points, dizzy cap, rotor arm etc but the best bit was fitting the newly refurbished rad that was done by arrow in bristol. I was thinking of just putting it in storage for a couple of years then having all the bodywork redone, lowered a bit with some minilites or ccw's. Then maybe 4age on bodies to be a bit different Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRALOOPY Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 Keep it.. It will return good money one day.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robzki Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 Don't chop it about. Leave it as it is, just keep it running. I may cry a little. I have a few mid 70's celicas in various states of repair and I have thought about shoehorning in a 3s-gte or a 'large' v8 in several times. then I get a reality check and realise they can never be replaced. I'll change the wheels but only for something contemporary, I have some 70's chrome wheels and some old wolfraces but stay away from anything modern Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 Classic. Never seen one of those before tbh. H. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraP-Z Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 Neither have i...that actually looks quite nice for such an old car...i would say keep it as its so rare mate. As Havard said - classic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 Retro-cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edge Posted April 8, 2011 Author Share Posted April 8, 2011 I need to sell this as it's breaking my heart just sitting about doing nothing. I will let it go for silly money if the prospective buyer can prove they will care for it and give it the attention it needs. Took it out for a drive tonight for the first time in about 7 months and it does turn heads and puts a smile on your face in a way an old beast like this can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Id love this but dont have anywhere to keep it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owlse Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Id love this but dont have anywhere to keep it. Me too would love this but my drive just cant take it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wile e coyote Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 Hi mate how much do you want for her pm me if you like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edge Posted July 26, 2011 Author Share Posted July 26, 2011 Going in for mot next week and will be taxed aswel (tax exempt £0) Then going on ebay. £1000 no offers Come with various spares plus oil filter, rocker gasket plus a load of other bits i never got round to doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Bargain at that!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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