How much is a good Toyota AE86 Corolla worth now?
What's a good AE86 GT Corolla worth theses days with only 10km on rebuilt engine, 1.6-litre petrol, 1985, white over black?
Alan Coyne (Castlerea)Mar 2014 Filed under: classic cars
Expert answer
Hi Alan,
Hachis are notoriously hard to price as there are a lot of factors to take into consideration. Gone are the days of cars being sold fresh off the boat for €12,000 - €13,000, but they still do command more of a premium than other cars of the vintage. The most important consideration of the AE86 is not the presence of a rebuilt engine but the lack of rust. Sill, floorpans and inner arches are all prone to rust and these are the first places prospective buyers will be interested in. There is also the UK/Ireland vs Japan consideration with original European cars being that bit rarer and more coveted than their Japanese cousins. All things considered somewhere between €7,500 - €8,500 seems to be the going price with some exceptional cars going for closer to €10,000.
Hope this helps.
Paul Healy - Complete Car Adviser@P_aulHealy