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Random 388: Toyota Corolla KE35 (?) Coupe

 

There seems to have been a real resurgence in the classic Japanese car scene of late, with plenty of tricked-up 60s, 70s and 80s Toyotas, Datsuns, Mazdas and Mitsubishis hitting the streets, resplendent with new paint, fat tyres on old-school 13" rims and forward-mounted JDM-style mirrors.


Today's example - a circa 1975 KE35 Corolla, judging by the grille - is more street fighter than pretty boy, wearing its slightly bent nose and here and there battle scars with real attitude!



Its black bolt-on flares and boot spoiler contrast very nicely with the yellow duco, as does the blacked-out bonnet, while the JDM exterior mirrors and "jelly bean" mags look a treat.


I've seen and heard it once or twice on the street and am pleased to report that it sounds like it looks:  angry and ready to take on anything!






U M P H

(uppermiddlepetrolhead.blogspot.com.au.)

iPhone images.

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  1. Alastair Watson26 February 2021 at 17:42

    Glad you enjoy it! Cheers.

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  2. Anonymous3 July 2022 at 14:43

    Just bought this car in Qld she’s a weapon for sure mate, and it’s a ke55 with 35 parts

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