Highlights
- Very low mileage
- Near-showroom condition
- Rarely seen model on UK roads
The Appeal
The E80-generation Toyota Corolla may have inspired a subculture around its RWD AE86 variant. But in FWD hatchback form, it is far less celebrated. As such, these cars are rarely seen on UK roads, which makes this car’s condition an even greater opportunity.
First registered in 1985, it has spent much of its life tucked away in a heated garage by its long-time single owner. It has covered very few miles during its life, only ever leaving its home for short trips a few times a year to ensure its mechanical health.
The car presents itself in gorgeous, near-factory condition both inside and out while the owner informs us that it runs with no faults. They also mention that this must be one of the lowest mileage Corollas of its year and model in the UK.
History and Paperwork
- First registered in 1985
- Single elderly owner from new until recently
- Stored in a heated garage most of its life
- Driven a few times a year on local streets to ensure the car’s health
- Low mileage reported, odometer reads 2,000 miles
- Brakes overhauled upon most recent MOT
- Recent service
- Original bill of sale
- Original owner’s manuals and handbooks
- Several previous MOT certificates
- Current MOT until October 2023
- V5c included in sale
The Interior
- Seemingly unmarked interior in great condition
- Brown fabric seats look amazing
- Matching colour door cards also look good
- Headlining appears to be secure and tidy
- Gear knob, handbrake and steering wheel showing little to no signs of wear and tear
- Pedals and floor also look brilliant
- Manual window winders
- Owner reports everything inside as working as it should
- Original stereo cassette player
- Heater controls look to be untouched
- Digital clock screen appears to work fine
- Boot lining also looks immaculate
- Spare wheel and jack found under the boot floor
The Exterior
- Rarely seen AE80 Corolla hatchback shape
- Charmingly understated bronze paint colour
- Beautiful condition testament to the car’s little use
- Black bumpers front and rear positively date the car
- Very much original throughout according to the owner
- Plastics all look good with no visible scuff marks
- Toyota branded flat dish wheels look excellent
- Matching set of Dunlop Radial tyres
- Badges all look great
- Light lenses show no obvious signs of fogging up
- Underside looks clean for the most part
- Some small signs of surface corrosion to the exhaust and some suspension elements
- Seemingly recently fitted back box
The Mechanics
- 1.3-litre inline-four 12-valve engine, 75hp
- Five-speed manual transmission
- Engine bay looks clean
- Some slight patina to the top of the engine block
- Brakes overhauled in October 2022
- Recently serviced
- Car drives as it should according to the owner
Summary
The Toyota Corolla, especially of the E80 generation is a body shape we rarely seen in the UK. This particular GL example displays the rare styling in all its glory presenting itself in near-factory condition inside and out. In fact, for much of its life, it has lived in a heated garage and has covered very minimal miles.
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