TOYOTA - Corolla GT AE82

The great forgotten one The model Who remembers this model? It must be said that the competition was, to say the least, tough when it came out and despite its undeniable qualities, the Corolla GT AE82 was snubbed by the press and the market. Nevertheless, we have to do it justice because it was ahead of its time. It's true that this very ordinary wagon hides many qualities. The 80's were the peak of the GTI. Toyota could not be absent from the segment and its Corolla was the right base. A good engine, a sporty look, and it was ready to compete. In 1987, a new variant was launched with updated lines and an improved interior. Contrary to many GTI models, it was not all about performance. It had a small, comfortable, middle-class look with its generous interior and large glass areas. This less radical approach is even more appreciated today. On the technical side, its engine was one of the smallest 16 valves with its 1600 cm3. It was very modern compared to the competition which only offered 8 valves unlike the Corolla and the Golf. It had a 16-valve cylinder head with two overhead camshafts, electronic fuel injection and a high compression ratio of 10. The power was 130 hp. Its legendary reliability, finish and exclusivity allow it to live as a GTI on a daily basis without breaking the bank and with a certain exclusivity. The example This Toyota Corolla GT Twin Cam 16 from April 1985 has 168,361 km on the odometer. This vehicle has been visually inspected by an independent specialist. The report is available upon request. From the outside, this vehicle is in good overall condition. Some defects are noticeable and show that this Youngtimer has lived well! The specialist indicates several micro-scratches, paint chips, deformations and dents in the bodywork, some fine scratches. The windshield wipers need to be changed. The condition of the exterior seals is bad, the rubbers are very worn. The rims are chipped at the sheet metal level. Inside, the vehicle shows some wear. The new owner will be able to take care of a new look. The driver's seat seems to be the most affected by age and use. When checking the undercarriage, the specialist indicates a deformation at the level of the passenger and driver's undercarriage as well as superficial corrosion under the chassis. The consumables at the rear are 75% worn. Mechanically, during the static test, the specialist indicates that the vehicle is to be restored, because there is a problem of battery charge, a revision is to be envisaged, the cold starting (and even hot) of the vehicle is difficult and the clutch seems tired. During the road test, the specialist indicates that the steering wheel is slightly off, but held in a good line. The maintenance booklet is present, but seems to be empty of annotation. The last technical control is dated 03/03/2022 and is valid until 04/10/2027. Another CT done for the sale of the vehicle. The French registration card of this vehicle has the mention "véhicule de collection". To obtain more information, contact our teams. A quote for a vehicle registration? We are at your disposal !