1983 Toyota Corona

hillram · 22nd April 2009, 23:32

My quest for Vintage and classic car goes on.I seem to have now developed a taste for like cars in my stable.hence I spotted a 1983 Toyota Corona Sedan in a mint condition and it was offered to me at a miraculous unbelievable price after some easy negotiations.
The hallmark of this car:
- 1.6 Litre Rear wheel drive Petrol Engine in mint condition.
- 60000 kms on the Sppedometre
- Factory Fitted Front and Rear A/c in mint condition
- Original Japanese upholstry in Leather and Vinyl Mix
- Company fitted Clarion cassette player and Radio in working condition + Jayco Analog clock in the Speedo dash
- Dashboard all orginal Beige finish in mint condition
- No Power steering but its ultra smooth
- Rims are that of Esteem (onlydefect)
- Under the hood-even the radiator cap is original company fitted.

The car is coming to me at 45K.

Im all set to take delivery in next few days.

Nitin · 22nd April 2009, 23:41

Quite a selection indeed, Ram! Congrats!
Looks like its been taken good care of. For a 26 year old car, she's surely looking good!

absynthguzzler · 22nd April 2009, 23:45

Dude , with your hunting skills anything that holds an ounce of significance doesn't go amiss!!!!

Respect to your passion and kudos to your efforts.Keep hunting and maybe i can get one of your rejects, lol.

suren181 · 22nd April 2009, 23:51

Hey Ram!!!! seems to be the only words that I could say now. WOWWWWWWWWWWWW, is the reaction. Good on ya mate. Keep the quest on.

hillram · 22nd April 2009, 23:53

Thanks Folks.My ultimate drream is to own a Beetle and a Mini Cooper in the Vintage Garage.Thats the day i live for.

syedhafeez · 23rd April 2009, 10:54

I think I have seen this car before some where near srinagar colony..

GTO · 23rd April 2009, 15:21

Gosh, this car looks to be amazingly well kept. You got a thing for old Toyotas, don't you Hillram (For example). I remember being dropped off to school in the same car, only difference that was maroon and retrofitted with a really quick diesel. Great D-I-Y car.

We are always talking about how ol' Mercs (W126' & W124') go on forever. The Toyotas of yore do so just as well.

bblost · 23rd April 2009, 15:23

I have seen a similar looking car outside Garden Towers Masab Tank with the second hand dealer there.
Is it the same one?

You get the best deals

Ardy · 23rd April 2009, 15:29

Hey Ram ... Congratulations and Good Luck ...

Seeing your garage, you do seem to have a good taste for the vintage collection. Keep it going.

shelleve · 23rd April 2009, 16:35

Unfortunatly thats way to much for an 83' model. but if your happy with what you've got - what the hek!

hillram · 23rd April 2009, 17:04

@shelleve..what would be the right price?

pulsar56 · 23rd April 2009, 17:20

Congrats on the find Ram. Guess you will soon have to build a multi-level parking near your home soon!

Hat's off to you & the passion you have for automobiles!

aadix · 24th April 2009, 11:23

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Originally Posted by hillram

@shelleve..what would be the right price?

hillram sir, the prices for old cars are all relative, if your car is in full proper and near original shape (which is very apparent from the pictures) and not requiring any work in the near future, then the 45k is totally worth for the car.

hillram · 24th April 2009, 11:38

Thanks aadix.The car is in pristine condition and my mechanic has certified that there isnt a rupee of work.Little denting and scratches need to be removed...Amen !!

TRANSAM · 24th April 2009, 11:42

hillram,great condition on the car.like the others in your garage as well.Congrats.

22nd April 2009, 23:32	#1
hillram Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 2,941 Thanked: 1,329 Times View My Garage	1983 Toyota Corona My quest for Vintage and classic car goes on.I seem to have now developed a taste for like cars in my stable.hence I spotted a 1983 Toyota Corona Sedan in a mint condition and it was offered to me at a miraculous unbelievable price after some easy negotiations. The hallmark of this car: - 1.6 Litre Rear wheel drive Petrol Engine in mint condition. - 60000 kms on the Sppedometre - Factory Fitted Front and Rear A/c in mint condition - Original Japanese upholstry in Leather and Vinyl Mix - Company fitted Clarion cassette player and Radio in working condition + Jayco Analog clock in the Speedo dash - Dashboard all orginal Beige finish in mint condition - No Power steering but its ultra smooth - Rims are that of Esteem (onlydefect) - Under the hood-even the radiator cap is original company fitted. The car is coming to me at 45K. Im all set to take delivery in next few days. Attached Thumbnails
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22nd April 2009, 23:41	#2
Nitin Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 3,294 Thanked: 22 Times View My Garage	Quite a selection indeed, Ram! Congrats! Looks like its been taken good care of. For a 26 year old car, she's surely looking good!
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22nd April 2009, 23:45	#3
absynthguzzler BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: hyderabad Posts: 651 Thanked: 245 Times	Dude , with your hunting skills anything that holds an ounce of significance doesn't go amiss!!!! Respect to your passion and kudos to your efforts.Keep hunting and maybe i can get one of your rejects, lol.
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22nd April 2009, 23:51	#4
suren181 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 848 Thanked: 11 Times View My Garage	Hey Ram!!!! seems to be the only words that I could say now. WOWWWWWWWWWWWW, is the reaction. Good on ya mate. Keep the quest on.
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22nd April 2009, 23:53	#5
hillram Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 2,941 Thanked: 1,329 Times View My Garage	Thanks Folks.My ultimate drream is to own a Beetle and a Mini Cooper in the Vintage Garage.Thats the day i live for.
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23rd April 2009, 10:54	#6
syedhafeez BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 975 Thanked: 368 Times	I think I have seen this car before some where near srinagar colony..
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23rd April 2009, 15:21	#7
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 71,815 Thanked: 321,322 Times View My Garage	Gosh, this car looks to be amazingly well kept. You got a thing for old Toyotas, don't you Hillram (For example). I remember being dropped off to school in the same car, only difference that was maroon and retrofitted with a really quick diesel. Great D-I-Y car. We are always talking about how ol' Mercs (W126' & W124') go on forever. The Toyotas of yore do so just as well.
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23rd April 2009, 15:23	#8
bblost Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 11,284 Thanked: 17,932 Times View My Garage	I have seen a similar looking car outside Garden Towers Masab Tank with the second hand dealer there. Is it the same one? You get the best deals
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23rd April 2009, 15:29	#9
Ardy BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 614 Thanked: 87 Times View My Garage	Hey Ram ... Congratulations and Good Luck ... Seeing your garage, you do seem to have a good taste for the vintage collection. Keep it going.
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23rd April 2009, 16:35	#10
shelleve BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 58 Thanked: 21 Times	Unfortunatly thats way to much for an 83' model. but if your happy with what you've got - what the hek!
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23rd April 2009, 17:04	#11
hillram Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 2,941 Thanked: 1,329 Times View My Garage	@shelleve..what would be the right price?
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23rd April 2009, 17:20	#12
pulsar56 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sydney Posts: 1,174 Thanked: 343 Times View My Garage	Congrats on the find Ram. Guess you will soon have to build a multi-level parking near your home soon! Hat's off to you & the passion you have for automobiles!
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24th April 2009, 11:38	#14
hillram Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 2,941 Thanked: 1,329 Times View My Garage	Thanks aadix.The car is in pristine condition and my mechanic has certified that there isnt a rupee of work.Little denting and scratches need to be removed...Amen !!
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24th April 2009, 11:42	#15
TRANSAM BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: MUMBAI Posts: 706 Thanked: 258 Times	hillram,great condition on the car.like the others in your garage as well.Congrats.
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