1973 Toyota Corona GT-2000 review from Australia and New Zealand
"Years ahead of its time"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Headgaskets in early days, fixed by surfacing the head. Carbies rebuilt by Shaun Maloney in 1995. Original P51 Gearbox died at 200000K replaced with W51GT Celica box from the old API at Springvale Vic. Roof lining has fallen down and needs resticking, Doors creak and need lubricating. Sets wore out (velour), Back seat PVC cracked in sun after I lost back windscreen and put in Aussie clear glass. Could not research original blue tinted Japanese clouir.
General comments?
Factory works sedan imported by AMI in 1973.
Featured in Modern Motor June 1975, with full page lift out colour spread.
Fastest road registered four cylinder Japanese sports sedan in its day over 200 kph.
Restored in 1992 and used on the road up to 1995.
Garaged since 1995 not used.
Original plates and paint (purple).
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1973 |
| First year of ownership | 1977 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Twin Cam petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 52000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 240000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Toyota Corona |
| Date of Entry | 12th September, 2002 |