Toyota Corolla (1985) – Enthusiast Wanted

Many people will probably find it unpleasant to see such an uninspiringly designed car like this Toyota Corolla, which is also brown on beige. It is almost reminiscent of a pristine but discarded armchair, which has been kept very neat in old people’s homes and has now been sitting in a corner at a thrift store for years, waiting for a sequel. The velvet-covered seats in the Corolla also quite literally breathe that atmosphere and, according to the supplier, the history of the car also comes quite close to that metaphor.

This now 38-year-old Corolla would have remained with its first owner until 2018 and was then included in a collection. The car has always been kept dry in a garage, it is said. That could hardly be otherwise, because many of his peers have fallen prey to the rust devil and we cannot find any traces of it on this specimen. The mileage of less than half a ton also fits the story perfectly.

Welcome to 1985!

The optical condition of the car therefore suggests that the entire story is correct and there are also various supporting documents available. Not an unnecessary luxury, also because it is a car imported from Germany. The mileage could be verified using TÜV inspection certificates. After so little road experience and yet quite a few years in a collection, it wouldn’t hurt to thoroughly check the car technically. Even though it looks good; the car can secretly be somewhat technically disappointing due to a lot of downtime. The biggest catch: the asking price. At €8,500 it is very significant, even though this does indeed seem to be a fairly unique opportunity.