soyboy's KE-30 "Nellie"

[soyboy]

Hi Guys.. thought you should all see my ride.

Its a 1978 Toyota Corolla KE-30 SE <- yes thats special edition... hahaha

I am the proud second owner of this fine example of motoring history (yes, it's just over 30 years old) purchased from the quaint little town of Queeeeeanbeyannn!

When I first bought her 5 years ago, she was weighing in at just under 86,000ks, (she's since put on a hefty 100,000 more) she's still running strong despite the usual maintenance that goes on with a car of this age.

Pretty much all in factory condition, minus the odd bit of bodywork, chrome mirrors, dash and parcel shelf mats (emrboidered!), floor mats and aftermarket AM radio (lol, my dad thought it would be amusing to replace my stolen soundsystem with an AM radio from my cousins old sigma)

Also comes complete with crocheted wool granny rug on back seat.

Unfortunately, no venetians or weather shields to be seen... yet. (jokes!)

Under the hood, waiting to pounce, is a blistering 4 cylinder 1160cc 3K motor, coupled to an exhiliarating four speed manual gearbox and a top speed of 130km/hr (watch out!).

The exterior features shiny gypsum green paint with glorious chrome trim, stock 13" rims on Bridgestone Turanzas, and personalised plates. In the cockpit, you can expect to recline in vinyl upholstered comfort whilst basking in three speeds of fan intensity.

<3

[kolourhero]

Welcome Sonija!

Glad to see you've introduced yourself here, and hope to see the beast one day!

[Guni]

Oh boy. Sure does bring back memories when I was brought around in this car by my aunt.

Nice one!

:) :) :)

[Blind Kid Seeks]

my Auntie had one exactly the same too...

Cute little car, even cuter owner ;)

[soyboy]

thanks guys!

yes, I will make sure I bring her to the carwash for once...

[Hiro]

Brings back memories for sure....I miss Billie....

What are the plans for it? If you want to toughen up the exterior whilst still staying period, you can't go past MA61 wheels....

[Blind Kid Seeks]

No Longer Granny Spec!!!!!!

heres the teaser

[soyboy]

No Longer Granny Spec!!!!!!

heres the teaser

haha

thanks for finding those rims for me x

there's talk of a respray and putting in my mates 5k cos he now has a 2tg in his ke30 coupe... but we'll see whether or not i have the time and the funds for this to come to fruition by the end of the year...

did a quick photoshop this morning...

[Evo7]

No Longer Granny Spec!!!!!!

heres the teaser

haha

thanks for finding those rims for me x

there's talk of a respray and putting in my mates 5k cos he now has a 2tg in his ke30 coupe... but we'll see whether or not i have the time and the funds for this to come to fruition by the end of the year...

did a quick photoshop this morning...

Woohoo! That is HOT B)

BTW, welcome to the club Sonija

Evo

[Blind Kid Seeks]

did a quick photoshop this morning...

Yep.. that colour is really nice!!!!

I'm convinced!

i like the black at the bottom around the sills, although i think it sould be a deep charcoal.