That's a great observation Derek makes regarding the rarity of a '74 Corona and the survival rates of the "typical car" of the period, in this case, one that is Japanese. People who bought E-Types or most any expensive car had the money to maintain them properly, and of course there is the allure of something prehious like that, whereas these were a workhorse and driven into the ground. The irony is that these might not have the value or following of something prestious, but the attrition rate makes the once common site exceptionally rare. From the standpoint of automotive history, it's certainly a nostalgic return to nearly 50 years ago.
A weekend project for someone....I bet people in "The Village" are getting fed up With Derek driving these old bangers through the streets..smoking and back firing.
Lovely car, looks to have come in from South Africa judging by the little white reflectors between the headlights, SA cars were all fitted with these on the front
Yes , Datsun 1200, Mazda 818 & the first generation of Corollas were being driven to the breakers yard's around then & yet unlike a Renault Fiat or VW of similar vintage the engines & transmissions had potentially plenty of mileage left.
@@berwhaletheavenger Kinder climate to cars like this in South Africa. If like this they make it to Britain from there they will try & make sure it stays as rust free as possible.
There has not been much effort given to showing a nice interior, and none whatsoever in even attempting to show us the inside of the BOOT, and the spare wheel! Stop getting nostalgic, Derek, and get on with the job, please!
That's a great observation Derek makes regarding the rarity of a '74 Corona and the survival rates of the "typical car" of the period, in this case, one that is Japanese. People who bought E-Types or most any expensive car had the money to maintain them properly, and of course there is the allure of something prehious like that, whereas these were a workhorse and driven into the ground. The irony is that these might not have the value or following of something prestious, but the attrition rate makes the once common site exceptionally rare. From the standpoint of automotive history, it's certainly a nostalgic return to nearly 50 years ago.
What a little gem
I'd love to know how much this goes for as I have a coupe up for sale soon in the UK in similar condition!
A weekend project for someone....I bet people in "The Village" are getting fed up With Derek driving these old bangers through the streets..smoking and back firing.
Better nick than me and I'm the same age😁😁
I will put you at ease.I look in the mirror now only to realise that my face has fell off.I presume I was built by BL?
That's lovely 😍
A full valet will make it look fantastic
Lovely car, looks to have come in from South Africa judging by the little white reflectors between the headlights, SA cars were all fitted with these on the front
Agree, definitely South African built in Port Elizabeth I believe.
@@charliecoco2115 Toyotas were and still are built in Durban.
i knew of a K plate cherry that was dead in 78
Yes , Datsun 1200, Mazda 818 & the first generation of Corollas were being driven to the breakers yard's around then & yet unlike a Renault Fiat or VW of similar vintage the engines & transmissions had potentially plenty of mileage left.
Only June but this was a month away
Who knew in the mid 79’s Toyoty would name a car after a dodgy virus
Thats the winning comment folks.
😂
Corona virus been around 60years+
How the hell did that survive??
Originally a South African market car. That's how!
@@speakfreeley4473 Those things would rust in a vacuum.
@@berwhaletheavenger Kinder climate to cars like this in South Africa. If like this they make it to Britain from there they will try & make sure it stays as rust free as possible.
Stop sniffing in the mike !!
A good ol’ gal…
There has not been much effort given to showing a nice interior, and none whatsoever in even attempting to show us the inside of the BOOT, and the spare wheel! Stop getting nostalgic, Derek, and get on with the job, please!
Nice 👍
I'd sooner have a bottle of Corona, preferably orangeade