Highlights

Light and entertaining coupe version of the KE30
Desirable 5spd manual gearbox
Showing 33,000 km supported by Portuguese documents
Well presented in white with black four-seat interior
Legally imported into the UK with NOVA document
Portuguese registration document present, ready for UK registration or European use

The Appeal

The KE30, the third version of Toyota’s Corolla, was the one that finally knocked the Beetle off its best-seller perch. And with good reason: reliable, practical and decently built, these cars seemingly had no downside. They were also light and agile, which helped too.

This 1976 example shows just 33,000 km on the odometer, a figure supported by its Portuguese MOT history. It is in good condition throughout, with some age to note up close. It is nicely detailed with racing stripes and a set of period alloys. Legally imported into the UK with a NOVA document, it comes with its Portuguese registration document, making it ready to be registered to a UK owner or returned to Europe with ease.

The vendor says:

“Really classic-looking and stylish Corolla - the KE30 is iconic.”

Key Information

Mileage: 33,000 km (supported by Portuguese MOT history)
Country of registration: Portugal
Technical inspection status: Portuguese MOT valid until 9th August 2027
Technical specs: 1,166cc 4cyl petrol engine, 5spd manual gearbox
Paperwork: NOVA document and Portuguese registration document present; no service history documentation available

The vendor says:

The vehicle has been legally imported into the UK and has a NOVA document with it; however, it is still on its Portuguese plates, and I have the Portuguese registration document, so it is ready to return to Europe or to be registered to a UK owner.

The Detail

The vendor states the engine runs well
We are told the car requires a little choke when cold but idling smoothly once warm
There is some corrosion to the offside sill just underneath the driver's door
Brakes are functioning but may benefit from adjustment, per the vendor
Bodywork is generally in good order with small signs of corrosion as shown
White paintwork presents well and features racing stripes to bonnet and boot
Some light surface rust noted in certain areas of the paintwork
Chromework in fair condition with some tarnish to bumpers and fitted with bullet mirrors
Alloy wheels in good overall condition as shown with Firestone tyres fitted
Steel spare wheel and tool roll
Interior presents well, with some tears on the driver's and passenger seat vinyl
Black vinyl four-seat layout is in fair condition for age
Interior fittings in good order, including dashboard, headlining and door cards
Fitted with period stereo and two-spoke factory steering wheel
No service history documentation available
Still on Portuguese plates with the Portuguese registration document included

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