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sinner · 01-06-2010, 03:45 PM

Came accross this on the NSX forums. It's not mine, nor do I know the owner. Just thought someone may be interested

http://www.nsxprime.com/forums/showthread.php?t=131132

BigWhiteTodd · 01-06-2010, 03:48 PM

wow that thing is sick i would love to own it if i had the money

JerseyTuscani · 01-06-2010, 03:50 PM

just curious how is that car rare? my cousins' in PR have about 6 of them.

jjm4life · 01-06-2010, 04:05 PM

the only thing i can imagine about a 80 corolla being rare is that its not a rust bucket. personally, i never saw the awe of owning or restoring what was designed to essentially the most basic reliable form of transportation. whats next in the jdm craze, restoring taxis?

Fbomb · 01-06-2010, 04:52 PM

These things are a dime a dozen...just kidding...

The whole "awe" of these type cars is...for one, you don't see many on the road, let alone a clean or fixed up one! Secondly, not meant as a diss, but it is a much larger feat to fix something like this up IMO versus, say a STi with an enormous aftermarket supply.

Honest_Bob · 01-06-2010, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JerseyTuscani

just curious how is that car rare? my cousins' in PR have about 6 of them.

Probably because you can still buy them brand new over there.

poisonivory · 01-06-2010, 05:03 PM

Love those when done right. My old neighbors from Juniata Park had 2 of them. White with white interior, and a brown wagon i believe was the other, IIRC. They can be done very nicely.

mckpat03 · 01-06-2010, 05:07 PM

Wha whaaaa?? That thing is sweet! I'd love to have an old Corolla in that condition.

TR MS3 · 01-06-2010, 05:07 PM

I like it, if I had extra cash I would pick it up!

jb1830 · 01-06-2010, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by JerseyTuscani

just curious how is that car rare? my cousins' in PR have about 6 of them.

That is exactly why they are rare. All of them are in PR.

jjm4life · 01-06-2010, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fbomb

These things are a dime a dozen...just kidding...

The whole "awe" of these type cars is...for one, you don't see many on the road, let alone a clean or fixed up one! Secondly, not meant as a diss, but it is a much larger feat to fix something like this up IMO versus, say a STi with an enormous aftermarket supply.

sure. i can see where youre coming from. so would a "clean" 180s era corvette get you going as much? at least youd be starting off with a performance car as apposed to the ultimate grocery getting.

how about this.. in 30 years, do you think the current corolla will turn you on? cause you know there were 100,000 of these on the road in 1980..

jb1830 · 01-06-2010, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jjm4life

sure. i can see where youre coming from. so would a "clean" 180s era corvette get you going as much? at least youd be starting off with a performance car as apposed to the ultimate grocery getting.

how about this.. in 30 years, do you think the current corolla will turn you on? cause you know there were 100,000 of these on the road in 1980..

I guarantee you in 30 years as a moderate gear head if you saw a 1990s Corolla in good to mint condition you'd get at least a little sentimental and be like "That's awesome!".

And I dont disagree with the 80s Corvette comment some people just have their preferences.

jjm4life · 01-06-2010, 05:31 PM

^^ fair enough. im 25, i have no connection at all to early 80s japanese econo-cars. but i can see a lot of love and effort went into the car in question.

15psi88 · 01-06-2010, 05:40 PM

Well the wheels are nice.

Fbomb · 01-06-2010, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jjm4life

sure. i can see where youre coming from. so would a "clean" 180s era corvette get you going as much? at least youd be starting off with a performance car as apposed to the ultimate grocery getting.

A vette would get me going for sure, but in a different way. Part of the beauty is the against the grain thinking of fixing up something like this.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jjm4life

how about this.. in 30 years, do you think the current corolla will turn you on? cause you know there were 100,000 of these on the road in 1980..

Possibly on the Corolla, but more so something along the lines of a Toyota Tercel or my current car (Infiniti G20)...Something that isn't so common and overlooked often.

jjm4life · 01-07-2010, 01:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fbomb

Possibly on the Corolla, but more so something along the lines of a Toyota Tercel or my current car (Infiniti G20)...Something that isn't so common and overlooked often.

if a trecel gets you off in 30 years.. seek help.

Streetracer1227 · 01-07-2010, 04:01 PM

its a dare to be different type of car, and you just dont see '80 corollas around, let alone running, so its a cool car in that respect

that being said, i would pick this up for an LS1 swap

Scapegoat · 01-07-2010, 04:07 PM

this used to be a dime a dozen grocery getter too

Honest_Bob · 01-07-2010, 04:09 PM

I love it, I dont care what it is, anything older than me car wise is pretty cool.

jjm4life · 01-07-2010, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scapegoat

this used to be a dime a dozen grocery getter too

touche'.

01-06-2010, 03:45 PM	#1
sinner Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wilmington, DE Member #7761 My Ride: Built forged rotated sti iTrader: (0)	Rare find- 1980 corolla Came accross this on the NSX forums. It's not mine, nor do I know the owner. Just thought someone may be interested http://www.nsxprime.com/forums/showthread.php?t=131132

01-06-2010, 03:50 PM	#3
JerseyTuscani Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: in my own mind. Member #968 My Ride: Heron White G8 GT iTrader: (1)	just curious how is that car rare? my cousins' in PR have about 6 of them. __________________ I own quick cars but never go WOT Race me and I'll be the hottest thing you'll ever see in your rearview mirror

01-06-2010, 04:05 PM	#4
jjm4life Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: boston Member #4443 My Ride: jew canoe iTrader: (0)	the only thing i can imagine about a 80 corolla being rare is that its not a rust bucket. personally, i never saw the awe of owning or restoring what was designed to essentially the most basic reliable form of transportation. whats next in the jdm craze, restoring taxis? __________________ current: triumph, abarth gone:RS4 evo lotus(s) noble and a bunch of jeeps

01-06-2010, 05:03 PM	#7
poisonivory Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Philly Member #5979 My Ride: 2010 Lancer GTS iTrader: (0)	Love those when done right. My old neighbors from Juniata Park had 2 of them. White with white interior, and a brown wagon i believe was the other, IIRC. They can be done very nicely. __________________ -Mario To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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mckpat03 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Lewistown, PA Member #15251 My Ride: Mainly VWs iTrader: (0)	Wha whaaaa?? That thing is sweet! I'd love to have an old Corolla in that condition. __________________ - Pat '10 Touareg TDI w/air - deleted/tuned, tow pig, offroad-ish project '15 Sportwagen TDI SEL LP - Daily

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BigWhiteTodd Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Wales Member #8795 My Ride: 01 camaro iTrader: (0)	wow that thing is sick i would love to own it if i had the money

01-06-2010, 04:52 PM	#5
Fbomb Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: West Chester, Pa Member #15281 My Ride: RR P11 iTrader: (0)	These things are a dime a dozen...just kidding... The whole "awe" of these type cars is...for one, you don't see many on the road, let alone a clean or fixed up one! Secondly, not meant as a diss, but it is a much larger feat to fix something like this up IMO versus, say a STi with an enormous aftermarket supply.

01-06-2010, 05:07 PM	#9
TR MS3 Tri-State Addict Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pottsgrove, PA Member #13820 My Ride: 07 MS3 & 09 CRV iTrader: (0)	I like it, if I had extra cash I would pick it up!

01-06-2010, 05:31 PM	#13
jjm4life Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: boston Member #4443 My Ride: jew canoe iTrader: (0)	^^ fair enough. im 25, i have no connection at all to early 80s japanese econo-cars. but i can see a lot of love and effort went into the car in question. __________________ current: triumph, abarth gone:RS4 evo lotus(s) noble and a bunch of jeeps

01-06-2010, 05:40 PM	#14
15psi88 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Aug 2007 Member #5625 My Ride: Is always a project. iTrader: (0)	Well the wheels are nice.

01-07-2010, 04:01 PM	#17
Streetracer1227 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Old Forge, PA originally, currently in Reading, PA Member #12436 My Ride: 09 Civic Si, 81 Malibu, 03 Chevy 2500 HD iTrader: (0)	its a dare to be different type of car, and you just dont see '80 corollas around, let alone running, so its a cool car in that respect that being said, i would pick this up for an LS1 swap __________________ -Kevin Current vehicles: 09 Civic Si, 81 Malibu, 03 Chevy 2500 HD, 96 Formula, 01 Chevy 2500 HD, 00 Camaro, 68 Camaro To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

01-07-2010, 04:07 PM	#18
Scapegoat TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: stop looking at my gold Member #1208 iTrader: (1)	this used to be a dime a dozen grocery getter too

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