1986 Toyota Corolla GT-S Coupe 5-Speed

Description

The 1986 Toyota Corolla GT-S is part of the fifth-generation Corolla lineup and known by its chassis code AE86. The GT-S was the sportier variant of the Corolla, featuring a lightweight rear-wheel-drive layout at a time when most compact cars were transitioning to front-wheel drive. 

Under the hood, it housed a 1.6-liter DOHC 4A-GE inline-four engine that featured four valves per cylinder and was factory rated at 112 horsepower. This high-revving engine was paired with a close-ratio five-speed manual transmission. The AE86 was available in two body styles, the notchback coupe and the liftback hatchback, and became a favorite in grassroots racing and drifting thanks to its balance, agility, and affordability.  

Today, the 1986 Corolla GT-S has a strong following in the tuner and collector communities. This AE86 is finished in red over gray cloth upholstery and wears a TRD N2-style fiberglass body kit. The 4A-GE is cooled by an aluminum radiator and fitted with an aftermarket distributor cap, rotor, and plug wires.       

Highlights 

• GT-S model powered by a 1.6-liter DOHC 4A-GE inline-four 

• Five-speed manual transmission  

• Finished in red 

• TRD N2-style fiberglass body kit 

• Gray cloth upholstery 

• Aluminum radiator 

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report 

 Features  

• 14-inch alloy wheels finished in black with polished lips 

• Aftermarket steering wheel mounted on a quick-release hub 

• Pop-up headlights  

• Hood scoop 

• TRD distributor cap, rotor, and plug wires 

• Cone air filter 

• Clear timing belt cover 

• Lockable fuel filler door

• Bolstered sport front seats 

• Push button ignition switch 

• Power-operated windows 

• Aftermarket stereo 

Known Imperfections  

• Paint shows chips, bubbles, and fading  

• Body kit shows chips and misaligned panels 

• Check Engine light is illuminated

• Turn signals and windshield wipers inoperable

• Right windshield wiper missing 

• Seller reports a leak in the brake line 

• Right headlight bulb inoperable

• Dashboard is cracked, and the center stack is missing trim 

• Upholstery and trim show wear, and the front passenger seat’s upper bolster is torn 

• Air conditioning system has been removed

Ownership History 

The seller acquired this 1986 Corolla GT-S in 2023 and reports that recent service consisted of performing an oil change and replacing the rear main bearing and seal, along with the ball joints. 

The CARFAX Vehicle History Report shows places this AE86 in Tennessee, Maryland, Washington, D.C., New York, New Jersey, and California, with gaps in reporting from August 1989 to October 1998 and April 2009 to March 2020.      

This Corolla GT-S is offered with a clean California title in the name of the seller’s business.