1979 Toyota Corona LE
Dependability and European car style made the Toyota Corona one of
the company's best-selling front-engine, rear-wheel drive cars, and
this unrestored 1979 LE sedan with only 1568 miles was among the
first of the last generation sold in the U.S. before it was
replaced by the front-wheel drive Camry in 1983. The four-door
Corona sedan was sold in America alongside the five-door hatchback
and station wagon, complete with town and country-style simulated
wood-grain body side paneling.
The LE, in this case, stands for Luxury Edition. The
top-of-the-line sedan came with a host of premium features
including satin cloth upholstery, reclining front bucket seats with
driver-side adjustable height and lumbar support, wall-to-wall
carpeting, a Space Age digital quartz clock with time and date, an
adjustable padded steering wheel and wood-grain accents. Optional
air conditioning and an AM/FM pushbutton stereo radio offer an
additional measure of four-season comfort and entertainment.
This unrestored collector example is powered by a 2.2L 20R
4-cylinder single overhead camshaft engine mated to an optional
automatic transmission with center console floor shift. With
transistorized ignition and hemispherical combustion chambers, the
engine was factory rated for 90 HP. Recirculating ball power
steering and MacPherson strut independent front suspension, along
with a 4-link coil spring rear suspension and power assist front
disc brakes, deliver a compliant ride and confident road control.
The premium sedan comes with an owner's manual and warranty
booklet, which enhance its collectability.
Contact LRA Auto at 215-781-3790, or email us at
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