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Toyota Corolla/Levin/Corona 1963-1994 – 2021 Market Review

Toyota Corolla/Levin/Corona 1963-1994

Toyota arrived here in 1963 with some truly ordinary product yet within 10 years was our leading overseas brand. Corollas, Crowns and Coronas from the late-1960s offered quality and value and nothing has changed.

Demand for early Corollas is growing, as are values. Even later Corollas which were long regarded as unremarkable are improving, with a mid-1970s car recently making $14,500 in a combative auction.

1980s models are generally affordable, with the notable >exception being Sprinter/Trueno coupes that entrance retro-drifters and fans of historic rallying. Coronas were unlikely to exceed $10,000 but that is changing, especially in the case of 1970s models. Early ‘shovel-nose’ coupes are scarce and generally cost $20,000+.

Corolla 1967-73 $13,365 [11]

Corolla Coupe 1970-79 $11,320 [7]

Corolla 1974-85 $6970 [27]

Corolla SX/GTI $6990 [13]

Sprinter AE86 $32,995 [10]

Levin/Trueno $36,440 [2]

Corona 1964-73 $12,325 [6]

Corona 1974-80 $8225 [14]

Corona 1981-87 $4300 [20]

[*] = number of recorded sales

(Note: concours & special cars may demand more.)

Numbers from our 2021 Japanese Classic & Performance Value Guide.

| 2020 Market Review: Toyota 700/Corolla/Corona

 

From Unique Cars #454, June 2021

 

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