1978 Toyota Corolla

1978 Toyota Corolla Sedan Third generation Corollas went through a bit of a makeover, with a raised center section in the grill that led to an angular body.  Five third generation models were made available.  The first was the basic 2 door sedan with a 1.2-liter engine.  Then there was a 4 door sedan, a 2 door hardtop, the sporty SR5 hardtop, and a 5 door station wagon, all with the 1.6-liter engine.  Due to raised emission standards, catalytic converters were added to all Corollas starting in 1975.  To cap off the third generation, Toyota added a 3 door hatchback called the Liftback to the lineup in 1976. Calling all JDM fans...why not wet your whistle with the consignment gracing our Hallowed Halls from the land of Mr. Roboto.  A 1978 Toyota Corolla sedan sporting a non verifiable 26,295 miles on the odometer.  Wearing a new interior, fresh Chrome Yellow paint, snappy polished wheels and JDM mirrors, this car will look right at home at any Midnight Club less than legal racing events. Note:  Due to modifications of the emissions control devices installed by the manufacturer, please check your local, state, and federal laws to determine if this vehicle is applicable for use on public highways in your area Exterior Finished in a fresh coating of Chrome Yellow, this unique little car can perhaps best be described as compact by the standard of the day, as the cars from States were being downsized but were still large and in charge.  What better place to start than the front and although the flat front creates an abrupt end and the square bodywork sculpted around round headlights is akin to the styling of the day, save for the chin spoiler leading the way.  The rear bodylines present with more squared off styling.  On the way back, a true boot, and the blacked out bumper hovering below the tail lights have a sporty, if not aggressive presentation.  Sexy JDM fender mounted mirrors replicate what one would see on the streets of Tokyo and C-pillar vents provide a distinctive design cue, and the ultra dark tinted windows add to the allure and mystique.  Four lug 15-inch Weld DragLite wheels have staggered size tires and are accentuated by the black bolt on flares.  Imperfections include lighter paint spray on the very bottoms of the panels, a few bubbles, paint drips, chips, and various areas of body filler.  Interior Simple black vinyl door panels have embossings for a little pizazz, and the black motif continues onto the door release, window cranks and armrests.  Newly covered front bucket seats greet our posteriors upon entrance and we simply melt into the smooth black vinyl bolsters and diamond stitched inserts.  The rear bench shows in the original black vinyl upholstery, smoothly bolstered and with knitted vinyl inserts and is in nice shape with molded plastic side panels, ashtrays included.  A faux wood rimmed 3 spoke steering wheel has the Toyota logo on the horn button and this sporty wheel fronts a basic 2 pod gauge cluster which contains only a speedometer, temperature and fuel gauges.  To the left we note warning lights and to the right, in a small pod is an aftermarket tachometer.  Dash central contains an AM/FM/CD radio, vents, and some switches, along with the heater slides.  All of this is based in a textured plastic dash that is as no frills as it gets.  Riding the hump is a yellow knobbed shifter and flooding the floors is new black loop style carpet in fine fashion and a worn white foam headliner is above.  The trunk is finished in a mix of black paint and matting and is surprisingly roomy considering the size of the car.  Drivetrain Under the hood is a diminutive but clean 1.6 liter inline 4 cylinder Hemi engine rated at 75 horsepower.  It sips fuel through a 2-barrel carburetor and power is sent to the 4.10 geared rear axle via a 4-speed manual transmission.  The engine bay has a power booster for disc brakes in the front and the drums in the back.  This car may n