The first generation of the Sprinter Trueno and Corolla Levin was the high performance models of Corolla and Sprinter 2-door fastback coupé, introduced in March 1972. [3] The inspiration for these compact sport coupés came from Toyota manager Geisuke Kubo who wanted to offer something similar to the Alfa Romeo Giula Junior . [ 4 ]

The Corolla became the second-best selling car in the world that year. Grades for sedan were Standard, Deluxe, and Hi-Deluxe. The coupé was offered in Deluxe, SL, SR, and Levin ("levin" is Old English for "lightning") trim levels.

The AE86 series of the Toyota Corolla Levin and Toyota Sprinter Trueno are small, front-engine/rear-wheel-drive models within the front-engine/front-wheel-drive fifth generation Corolla (E80) range—marketed by Toyota from 1983 to 1987 in coupé and liftback configurations.

Toyota Corolla Coupé Levin J1600 is an automobile that has a 2 door coupé type body with a front located engine powering the rear wheels. The Toyota Corolla Coupé Levin J1600 is one of the TE27 model family from Toyota.

View complete technical specifications for 1972 Toyota Corolla Coupé Levin 1600. Includes performance data, fuel economy, dimensions, engine details, and more.

The available body types included a 2-door notchback coupé and a 3-door hatchback coupé, with a choice of engines between 1.5-liter (3A-U) and newly developed 1.6-liter DOHC 16-valve (4A-GEU) units.

The fourth generation of the Corolla Levin and Sprinter Trueno was released in 1983 and was offered in 2-door coupé and 3-door liftback body styles. It was the last in the series to use the front-engine, rear-wheel drive layout, carried over from the previous generation.

Toyota Corolla Levin SE 2DOOR MT 1.5 (1983) details. / Japanese Vehicle Specifications - [ TCV ]

Tucked away on Auckland’s North Shore, this 1972 Toyota Corolla Levin captures a moment in time. It’s part of a wider collection, something Chris Stephens has been quietly acquiring over the past couple of decades.