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Used 1985 Toyota Corolla for sale
Toyota Corolla 1.6 AE86 twincam
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€35,700
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Could suit you if…
- Your usual group fits within 4 seats, including the driver. Check passenger space and any child-seat fit in person.
- Many journeys are local or relatively short: petrol can fit that use without choosing diesel just for occasional long trips.
Think twice if…
- You need to carry more than 4 people together: the advert records 4 seats, including the driver.
- You need predictable ownership costs: at around 41 years old and 317,039 km, check maintenance records and upcoming work. Mileage alone does not tell you the car's condition.
- You regularly help children or passengers into the rear: fewer doors can make access awkward. Try your child seats and usual passenger routine before deciding.
This is general guidance about this type of car and your needs — not an inspection or approval of this individual car.
This is an E80-era Corolla (early-mid 1980s): simple petrol engines (commonly 1.3–1.6L) with straightforward carburettor or early injection and a manual 4/5-speed gearbox. The mechanicals are robust and parts are still easy to source, but rust, tired suspension bushes and ageing electrics are the common weak points on cars of this age. If it’s a rare performance AE86 variant that changes value and desirability dramatically — verify the exact model and VIN if you suspect that.
- Rust around sills, wheelarches, floorpan and shock-tower mounts (very common on 1980s Toyotas)
- Clutch condition and pedal bite (manual clutch wear or a slipping clutch is likely on a 41-year-old car)
- Gearbox synchro engagement across all gears (feel for crunching or missed shifts)
- Condition of fuel system and carburettor/injectors for leaks or poor running
- Suspension bushes, shocks and steering play (age-related wear affects handling and tyre wear)
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The King of the Ring 1985 Toyota Corolla GT Coupe (AE86) Twincam, just in from Japan. The car has been VRT paid and taxed by the dealer and has just completed its first NCT. Price: €35,700. This is an unrestored, highly original example with a mint shell and all exterior panels showing no rust. Pockets, sills, arches and chassis legs are original and rust free. The interior is spotless with factory mats; seat backs are in excellent condition with no rips, dash has no cracks, and the original rear parcel shelf is unmarked. Boot plastics and carpet are like new. Mechanically the car is very strong: engine ticks over smoothly, gearbox is perfect, differential in excellent condition and there are no rattles or shakes on the road. Recent work includes four new tyres, a brand new stainless full Japanese exhaust system including a new 4-branch manifold, and four new Cibie driving lights. Air conditioning has been topped up. The engine bay remains completely standard, including the original airbox. Fitted equipment and upgrades include a Kenwood head unit with upgraded speakers and new wind deflectors. The car has been fully valeted and is ready to go. Price includes VRT, NCT, a full service and a professional valet. Free nationwide delivery available. Top Spec Motors, Newmarket, Co. Cork — the prestige and performance specialists. Vehicle sourcing available. No trades and no offers please.