1981 Starlet
One of my friends picked up an '81 Toyota Starlet a couple weeks ago. It's been at another guys house, but he had to get rid of it so it's going to reside in my garage for a little while until he can get it down to his house.
Maybe I've just been living in a cave, but I'd actually never heard of the car until he started looking at it. It's in desperate need of some serious loving but seems like it has a lot of potential. It needs a new clutch, we went ahead and pulled the tranny last night. It's funny, this thing's tranny/clutch makes the miata look like a monstertruck. :giggle: Pics: http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/j...a/DSCF0856.jpg http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/j.../enginebay.jpg http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/j...a/DSCF0844.jpg http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/j...erearstrip.jpg http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/j...dexta/side.jpg http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/j...a/DSCF0846.jpg |
My parents bought a Starlet brand new. Last new car my family purchased actually. Paid like $3500 or so I think Dad once told me. I still remember seeing them drive up in it. Not exactly a roomy car for a family of 4, but we made it work. I never would have guessed they would become so sought after. I'd love to have one now!
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Why are they so sought after?
Light and rwd? |
60 Series
Production 1978–1984 Body style(s) 3-door hatchback 5-door hatchback 5-door station wagon Layout FR layout Platform P60 Engine(s) 2K, 3K & 4K Transmission(s) K40 (4-speed) K50 (5-speed) I've always loved those, I would take one any day |
Some people really build these things up. 4-AGE engines are a big thing to swap in. I imagine you could make one hell of an autocross car out of one of those. Nevermind the sleeper factor :)
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