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