a fixer-upper

Yeah, it is. I know someone who has one. It's deathly slow stock. I would transplant a 4AGE and a turbo in there.

what's funny is that the ad says "it's too fast for me" but he's selling the junker for $3600. what does that mean? no miles?

dude, dare me to test drive it?

a fixer-upper

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If I were to get that, my first modification would be get rid of the door mounted mirrors and switch to fender mirrors. hehe

is it RWD??? does it have potential?

geeeesh!!! it looks like $300 to me

I'd take it if it was free. Or if someone paid me.

Yes, go test drive it. Drop the clutch while you're at it. Carbureted? And possibly push rod? That motor has to go. I bet it makes around 90 horses or less. I don't see how it can be fast. I can beat that thing on a go cart.

I was right.

Fourth generation — E70 series — 1979-1987
Fourth generation
Toyota Corolla KE70 coupé
Production 1979-1983
Assembly Toyota City, Japan
Body style(s) 2 and 4-door sedan, hardtop coupé, liftback coupé, liftback, 3- and 5-door wagon, highroof wagon, van
Layout FR layout
Engine(s) 1.3, 1.6, 1.8 liter
Related Daihatsu Charmant

The fourth-generation model released in 1979 in Japan, was boxy and was the last generation to have the entire lineup in rear-wheel-drive. Although most of the fourth generation was replaced by 1984, the station wagon and van versions were offered into 1987.

This generation (apart from the wagon) got a new rear coil spring five-link rear end with a panhard rod, and the wheelbase was longer at 94.5 in (2400 mm). A new underwhelming LOL 1.8 L (1770 cc/108 in³) 3T engine was optional to some markets, whilst parts of the world retained the old 4K. The most notable engine advancement came in 1983, however, as Toyota began offering the 1.6 L (1587 cc/96 in³) 4A-C. The aluminum head, SOHC engine, although bulkier in size and weight than the K and T engines it was offered alongside, was a grand step up in performance. This would be the last generation of Corollas to use any pushrod or iron cylinder head engines, as Toyota made the decision to focus exclusively on aluminium head, OHC engine design from this point forward. This was the first generation to have power steering. In the USDM market, this was introduced in the 1982 model year. The 1980-81 models had 4 lamps in the front in some markets, all 1982-83 models have 2 - a facelift involving wraparound headlights, remodelled taillights and new bumpers were introduced for 1982.

In 1980, during this model's life, Corolla daily production reached an all-time high, averaging 2,346 units.

American engines:

* 3T-C — 1.8 L (1770 cc) I4, 8-valve Pushrod, carb, 75 hp (56 kW)
* 4A-C — 1.6 L (1587 cc) I4, 8-valve SOHC, carb, 90 hp (67 kW)

Australian engines:

* 4K-C — 1.3 L (1290 cc) I4, 8-valve Pushrod, carb, 65 hp
* 4A-C — 1.6 L (1587 cc) I4, 8-valve SOHC, carb, 90 hp (67 kW)

Japanese engines:

* 4K-U — 1.3 L (1290 cc) I4, 8-valve Pushrod, carb, 74 hp
* 5K-C — 1.5 L (1495 cc) I4, 8-valve Pushrod, carb
* 3A-U — 1.5 L (1490 cc) I4, 8-valve SOHC, carb, 80 hp
* 2T-G — 1.6 L (1587 cc) I4, 8-valve DOHC, EFI, 115 hp &lt;---Once again, the US never gets the good stuff...

US-market chassis:

* E-71 — Sedan, 2-door/4-door (Std, DX)
* E-72 — wagon, 5-door (Std, DX)
* E-72 — Hardtop coupé (DX, SR5)
* E-72 — Sports coupé (SR5)
* E-72 — Liftback, 3-door (Std, SR5)
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That guy needs more pics of the car. You can't even see the front end. And he doesn't specify which motor is has which I think is pretty vital. Go test drive the hell out of that thing Jon.

Deym, expensive!

I'll ask why it's so expensive for such an old car.

Maybe because it's the SOHC carbureted one and not the push rod carbureted one!