- Tom’s Heritage offers a complete restoration program for the Toyota Corolla Levin AE86.
- Upgrades include a more powerful four-cylinder engine.
- Restoration starts at ¥13,200,000 ($83,000) if you have a donor car.
The Toyota Corolla may be a compact commuter car at its core, but with the right configuration, it can be a blast to drive. Today’s buyers can spend their hard-earned cash on a 300-horsepower hatchback with all-wheel drive, but if you want something more iconic, Tom’s Racing has something for you—a fully restored Corolla Levin AE86.
Tom’s is launching a new Corolla program that offers complete restoration services that go beyond its appearance. This includes a powertrain upgrade to the 1.6-liter four-cylinder 4A-G engine. It had a larger bore, increasing output to 188 horsepower, a considerable increase over the original’s 158 hp.
Tom’s Heritage Toyota Corolla Levin AE86
Photo by: Tom’s Racing
In addition to the restoration and frame-off repair, the package also includes new 15-inch grille-style wheels. Tom’s wrapped it with Bridgestone Potenza RE-11RS tires.
Unlike some programs, Tom’s offers a complete package that includes a car, starting at ¥16,500,000 (about $104,000 at current exchange rates). But if you already own the car and just want a complete restoration and other upgrades, costs start at ¥13,200,000 ($83,000).
The new GR Corolla is much cheaper, but also less cool.
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