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Used 1980 Toyota Starlet for sale
Toyota Starlet Toyota starlet kp61 2.0 16v vauxhall new build
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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 46 years old and 1 km, check maintenance records and upcoming work. Mileage alone does not tell you the car's condition.
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The 1980 Starlet is a small, carburettored petrol with a manual gearbox and very simple mechanicals — easy to understand and often DIY-friendly. Expect a 3- or 4-speed/early 5-speed manual arrangement, basic ignition (points or early electronic) and modest performance on motorways; rust and worn rubber/trim are the common long-term issues. Parts for routine items (filters, brakes, clutch components) are generally obtainable from breakers or specialist suppliers, but outer body panels and trim may be harder to source intact.
- Rust around sills, wheelarches, boot floor and lower door bottoms (common on cars this age).
- Clutch bite point, pedal travel and any slipping under load — replacement is common on older manuals.
- Carburettor condition: clean jets, choke operation and fuel leaks; check for hard starting or poor tick-over.
- Gearbox synchro/shift quality (noting crunching in 2nd/3rd is common with age).
- Brake hydraulics and handbrake condition (check master cylinder, wheel cylinders/hoses for seepage).
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1980 Toyota Starlet KP61 — ultimate Class 13 rally-spec new build. This car is a brand new, professionally completed build and has not been used or rallied since completion. Finished in VRS gray with iridium metallic gray interior. The engine is a rebuilt all-steel 2.0 Vauxhall 16V producing approximately 290 hp and 202 ft/lb torque. The build includes a dry-sumped alloy system, Group 4 fuel and oil tanks in the boot and a Group 4 radiator up front. Key race-oriented equipment includes a fully sand-blasted and prepped tubbed shell with a fully welded-in roll cage, AIM digital dash displays, Tilton floor-mounted pedal box, WRC paddle shifter, Simpson exhaust, full 4-way Reiger suspension, AP Racing brakes (Pro5000 front, 2-pot rear), fully floating axle with ZF differential (4.1), new clutch, new propshafts and halfshafts, Group 4 halfshafts, Group 4 modular components, and wrap-around racing seats with belts. All carbon-fibre exterior/interior trim is fitted (front and rear bumpers, door handles, wipers, mirrors, grille, headlight surrounds, roof vent, arches, etc.). The car has a professional new wiring loom and many other build-specific parts. A comprehensive documented build spec with photos from start to finish is supplied with the car and can be made available on request. This car has motorsport history, including an overall first-place win in the Laois Heartlands Mini Stages. Dealer: Top Spec Motors, Newmarket, Co. Cork — the prestige and performance specialists. Card machine available on site. Viewing by appointment only. Free nationwide delivery available from the forecourt to your front door. Find Top Spec Motors on Facebook and Snapchat for more information.