When you mention the Toyota Corolla Levin/Sprinter Trueno, the first thing that comes to mind for many people is the fourth-generation model known as the AE86. What is the AE111, which seems to have been overshadowed by the AE86 and the Civic, the synonymous ten-rock sports car of the same generation?

The Automobile Club Japan held the Yaho Tenmangu Shrine Old Car Festival in Kunitachi, Tokyo, on December 10, 2023, attracting about 190 famous cars ranging from prewar cars to supercars. In this issue, we introduce the owner of a beautifully refreshed Toyota AE86 "Corolla Levin".

RS Watanabe is a traditional Japanese wheel brand. Its flagship product, the "Eight Spoke", is a perennial favorite that debuted in 1968. In the center of the eight spokes of such a traditional RS Watanabe wheel is "three crane" marks. Do you know the origin of these crane marks?

The Toyota AE86 "Corolla Levin/Splinter Trueno" is known as a special car that nurtures drivers, and racing driver Masahiro Sasaki is one of the drivers who was raised by the AE86. Let us introduce the ideal car that Sasaki has once again acquired and tuned.

The first generation "Corolla Levin" exhibited at a classic car show was about 50 years old. But its shiny body, engine, and customization made it even more attractive and drew attention. 1974 Toyota TE27 "Corolla Levin" is a demonstration car of "Garage Ohya" in Chiba, eastern Japan, which specializes in restoration.