Browner Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Well after years of searching I am now finally the proud owner of a genuine ep71 boxy Starlet Turbo S.I am in love with the car after going to view so many bad ones. To say these cars are rare is a severe understatement, but in this condition are almost non existent.The car drives like new, there really is not a rattle or even a squeak from it. It has been garaged for nearly 6 years.I will be the first owner on the logbook since import. The shell is immaculate and very clean underneath. The car is almost totally original apart from a Nardi steering wheel, mesh grill on the front and a different exhaust. I have already sourced the original twin pipe exhaust for it and I will source the original steering wheel and front grill in due course.I will put up a build thread once work starts! BrownerThe engine bay is completely standard and very original... It will be getting a good clean shortly.All original air con is still present and working...The rocker cover is getting restored this week... There are a few marks on it which annoy meEven all the original heat shields are still present. The car has never been messed with...The interior is very clean and includes a very rare Nardi steering wheel... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TurboTobz Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Speechless. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stefan_s Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 looks mint! look forward to seeing more pictures and progress on this Quote Link to post Share on other sites
series70boy Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 so lovely! really nice find! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_g Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 How the fuck can you just pull these cars out of nowhere lol ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bluebear Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Yes!!! And she's in good hands too You going to keep it stock, preserve it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Browner Posted January 21, 2014 Author Share Posted January 21, 2014 daniel_g you know me well enough by now I specialize in finding stuff yous boys can't lol! Bluebear yes I'm going to keep it in totally original condition. The original exhaust will be fitted tomorrow and give it a good clean before she goes in a bubble in the shed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greenmachine81 Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 lovely car you have got yourself mate, def gota get down and see your collection sometime... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_g Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Get it in a museum haha. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jamie5414 Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Sweeeeet I am very jealous! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jay85 Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 How many amazing cars is that now?? You lucky s.o.b!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
russ78 Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 congrats dude shes a minter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Browner Posted January 21, 2014 Author Share Posted January 21, 2014 Daniel g sure it's in the best Toyota Starlet museum of all! My place! ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TurboTobz Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 What's the plan with wheels dude? I think they let it down a little... should go absolute oem on this baby I think! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Browner Posted January 21, 2014 Author Share Posted January 21, 2014 It's hard enough to find an ep71 mate... Only 29 were ever imported into Ireland. I think finding OEM wheels might be a bit of a long shot... Even for me lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_g Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Daniel g sure it's in the best Toyota Starlet museum of all! My place! ;)We know this haha !! Yer a jammy **** lol. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
russ78 Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 It's hard enough to find an ep71 mate... Only 29 were ever imported into Ireland. I think finding OEM wheels might be a bit of a long shot... Even for me lolhow on earth do you even know a statistic like that ? Im begining to think you may have mystical powers connor Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Browner Posted January 22, 2014 Author Share Posted January 22, 2014 Ah it's all part of the obsession ha Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TurboTobz Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 I don't doubt you could. You always have the rarest stuff. Even something oem from another starlet or toyota would look cool even speedline safaris off the sr's may go down a treat, but of course the ns2's maybe your cuppa tea in which case ignore me lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Socks Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 jealous.... very very, jealous.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
akyakapotter Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 that is awesome bring it to Japfest Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chris_GlanzaV98 Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Looks so epic ! Good luck with it patience is a must when looking for a car like this ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
motion Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 very nice!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stu Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Awesome! Sell me the honeycomb grill! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rosso321 Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 (edited) Some lad for finding theses cars Here's a link to those who want a rare car with Tom wheels and recaro interior by the looks could be wrong oh and sunroof Oh Conor may hunt now for vanity tray for it. Hope to be up soon to have a look.https://m.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=252024281640251&id=115849945257686&set=pb.115849945257686.-2207520000.1390376940.&source=42&__user=568752361 Edited January 22, 2014 by Rosso321 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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