SPLINTER-TRUENO（Splinter Trueno） 記事一覧
Mystique of the TE47: A Two-Year Production and Its Legacy
On July 28, 2012, I checked out a vehicle of interest at the Kanazawa Classic Car Meeting held at the Japan Automobile Museum in Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture. This time, we found a beautiful second-generation Toyota TE47 "Sprinter Trueno," which is rarely seen even at old car events, so we talked to the owner. It seems that maintaining this rare model is very difficult?
From Classic to Legendary: The TE27 Sprinter Trueno’s Rally Evolution
There was once a car that was called "a wolf in sheep's clothing". It was Toyota's TE27 Corolla Levin/Sprinter Trueno. Both twins made their debut in March 1972. The Sprinter Treno, which was fully restored and brought back to life by Auto Advisor Stuff, a store in Aichi Prefecture, is a rally-spec car that recreates the heroic figure that was very active in the WRC at the time. We found out the secret behind its sparkling new look.
Rarity of Passion: The Story of a Unique Toyota Sprinter Trueno
The Toyota Levin and Trueno were the hot models of the Corolla and Sprinter, respectively. The only popular generations were the fourth generation AE86 models, known as "Hachi Roku", or the first generation TE27 models, which were accepted by enthusiasts as old cars. A rare second-generation TE47 Toyota Sprinter Trueno was spotted in an event venue. We spoke to the owner Mr. Akihisa Kaneko about his car.
Pinnacle of Design: Exploring the Toyota AE111 Levin/Trueno
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?
Collector’s Delight: Discovering the Toyota AE86 Miniature Series Including Drift King Model
Modeling company Hobby Japan has released the latest in the car's original HJ64 brand series: die-cast 1/64th scale Toyota 'Sprinter Trueno GT APEX JDM Style', Toyota 'Sprinter Trueno GT APEX JDM Style Carbon Hood' and Toyota 'Sprinter Trueno Drift King' will be released in June 2024. Here are some of the particulars.
Toyota AE86 Tuned To 160 HP With Engine For Late AE92
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.
