The Toyota AE86

The Toyota AE86

The Toyota AE86 was first manufactured in 1983 as the Corolla Levin in Japan. It was known for being a quality build car with great value at the time. Now it is widely re known across the world as one of the most iconic and classic JDM cars ever produced.

The first iteration of the AE86 came a three door hatchback and two door coupe with the iconic pop-up headlights. The reason for the fame of the model was mostly due to the manga series Initial-D.

Specs of the AE86

Equipped with a twin cam engine with a maximum power output of 128 horsepower. This model is very agile when it needs to be. The interior has a very classic feel, some versions coming with leather seats. The car also comes fully equipped with standard A/C and F/M A/M radio. The exterior has a very unique look to it that is not found outside of Japan, fans of JDM are always looking out for a good quality of this model as a collector’s car.

Why the AE86 is worth the price tag

The Toyota AE86 is a very light weight car that is also very cost effective for the performance it provides. Grabbing a high quality version of this car and maintaining good condition on it for the more iconic iterations, especially the ones that come with the pop-up headlights are a JDM collector’s top prized possession. If you’re looking for the best