Original brochure for the Trueno AE86 made by Toyota.

Offered in a number of trim levels with various options the AE86 was Toyota’s first generation of the Corolla produced from 1983-1987. Commonly nicknamed “Hachi Roku” in Japanese, meaning eight-six, this little thing was powered by a mighty 4A-GE inline four making about 128 horsepower which was more than enough for its roughly 2,000 pound curb weight. The AE86 was a very popular car in Japan and eventually gained notoriety in the Western world from its iconic appearance in the Initial D anime series. Contrary to most belief, the American market actually did get this car with a modified engine to meet California emission regulations. I love proportions of this car, the 3 door especially, and look at how cool the stock wheels are!