The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines ‘community’ as such: “A unified body of individuals: such as a group of people with a common characteristic or interest living together within a larger society.”
In a world where information is instantly available in the palm of your hands and we have cars that can drive themselves, most people would say an analogue vehicle has no place. Despite that, a subset of car enthusiasts soldier on, keeping cars which are nearing 40 years old not only running, but modifying and using them in anger. Rarely is this carried out in solidarity; the advent of the internet has allowed AE86 owners from just down the road and as far away as the other side of the world to keep in touch and truly embody the definition of community.
A little over a week ago, we published a call to arms; for AE86 owners everywhere to submit photos of their cars along with some basic information to celebrate 86 Day (8/6) 2022 and show just how widespread a following they have. The response was overwhelming to say the least.
Some owners provided a lot of information on their cars which was great, and we’ve included a few of those details where possible. I also thought it important to have Instagram handles listed as well, to allow both owners and enthusiasts the ability to follow and network with each other. Unfortunately, we also had quite a few submissions which for one reason or another did not meet the post specification guidelines, so that might explain why a car hasn’t been featured.
If you like this kind of post, let us know in the comments below. What other days that are unofficially celebrated for other manufacturers and models should we feature in the further? For now though, kick back and enjoy a plethora of AE86s from all over the planet…
Chaydon Ford
Instagram: chaycore
Owner: Michael TzLocation: London, UK
Instagram: rustbucketsincorporated
Owner: Juan ColónLocation: Orlando, Florida, USA
Highlights: Original engine with 347,000mi (558,000km)
Owner: Mikey BringettoLocation: Madera, California, USAInstagram: ae86mikey
Highlights: Owned for 12 years; built for autocross and time attack racing; 1UZ-FE V8 engine swap; KW Competition suspension
Photographer: T REV
Owner: Hans Sjökvist
Location: Switzerland
Owner: Dmitriy, AKA Dimanit
Location: Moscow, Russia
Photographer: Andrey Dmitriev, VVCD Media
Owner: EduardLocation: Costa Rica
Instagram: carlosvillegasrojas
Owner: Stefan BoyneLocation: Aberdeen, ScotlandInstagram: stefd3s
Highlights: Turbocharged Honda K-series engine; Millennium Jade paint
Owner: Jacob DurbinLocation: Lexington, Kentucky, USA
Instagram: dacobjurbin
Owner: Colin FrostLocation: Anaheim, California, USA
Instagram: cfrost
Owner: Luke ByfieldLocation: Plymouth, UK
Instagram: lukebyfield97
Owner: John YimLocation: Houston, Texas, USAInstagram: ghoztt86
Highlights: Two of three Corollas owned; black coupe is built for drift with a Nissan SR20DET making 400hp; red hatch was a Bring A Trailer acquisition with stock 4A-GE
Owner: Ayesh BandaraLocation: Sri LankaInstagram: ayesh.bandara
Highlights: 4A-GE 20V Blacktop conversion
Owner: Brad RenardLocation: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Highlights: Set up for drifting; a previous owner fitted a Ford 302 V8, transmission and 8.8-inch rear-end which wasn’t initially ideal for Brad, but he’s come to love it; didn’t love the hood scoop so that’s since been removed
Owner: Ralphy PerezLocation: Rhode Island, USAInstagram: slide.sexy
Highlights: 3S-GE BEAMS Blacktop engine conversion; J160 6-speed gearbox; drift-spec suspension; Weds Albin Fins and RS Watanabe wheels
Photographer: Raf, spanishenglish
Owner: Tito MelendezLocation: Michigan, USAInstagram: boring_touring
Highlights: 4A-GZE supercharged engine; wide-body
Photographer: Maggie Warchol, maggiewarchol
Owner: Miguel Varella-CidLocation: Tokyo, Japan (Car based in London, UK)Instagram: neweraimports.cars
Highlights: Owned since 2004; full N2-spec 4A-GE engine producing 200hp at 9,000rpm; built by Techno Pro Spirit (Japan)
Owner: Cross KirchmeierLocation: Arlington, Texas, USAInstagram: swicked75
Highlights: Red hatch is a factory-spec GT-S; two coupes both feature 1UZ-FE V8 conversions
Owner: Vincent Location: El Monte, California, USAInstagram: fujiwara.tofu.cafe
Highlights: Shop vehicle for Fujiwara Tofu Cafe; Initial D replica; 4A-GE 20V Silvertop engine
Photographer: MR2MIVIN, mr2mivin
Owner: Hasibur KhanLocation: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA
Instagram: hasibur_driftriot
Owner: Joachim CorneliussenLocation: Fredrikstad, Norway
Instagram: joachimcorneliussen
Owner: Joseph ConnollyLocation: Ireland
Instagram: connollyjoseph_jc
Owner: Stevie BrutonLocation: UKInstagram: nakatooshi
Highlights: 4A-GE 20V Blacktop engine
Owner: Joseph LeeLocation: UKInstagram: jkmlee5635
Highlights: Purchased from Japan auction house one month ago and currently awaiting shipping to the UK; modified 4A-GE 20V Blacktop engine; RAYS Volk Racing TE37 wheels
Owner: Josh GarwoodLocation: Norwich, UKInstagram: JoshGarwood86
Highlights: Previously built up as a drift car in Japan; stripped restored and modified to an OEM+ style in the UK; 4A-GE Big Port engine with HKS cams and ITBs
Owner: Oliver ValenghiLocation: UK
Highlights: Just completed a full underside nut and bolt restoration; bodywork and mechanical work to come
Owner: James AnglimLocation: IrelandInstagram: ae86_1984
Highlights: Rebuilt 4A-GE 20V Blacktop engine; Goodline front bumper; RS Watanabe wheels
Owner: Landin WilliamsLocation: Seattle, Washington, USAInstagram: squeeze.86
Highlights: Known as the Squeeze AE86 designed by Factory 83; 3S-GE BEAMS engine conversion with Panic Made parts; simple setup for reliability
Owner: Jesse GaroLocation: Hawaii, USAinstagram: petroleum_jesse
Highlights: Jesse’s 4th AE86; JDM Levin converted to Trueno; bodywork restoration to be started soon
Owner: Paras TumberLocation: California, USA
Highlights: Owned for 10 years; set up for street and occasional track day use; soon to be restored
Owner: Lim Wai HongLocation: Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaInstagram: hayashi86
Highlights: Currently undergoing a full restoration and converting from kouki to zenki spec
Owner: Toby Coomber Location: East Sussex, UK
Instagram: shiro_ae86
Owner: Rob RaymentLocation: Tønsberg, NorwayInstagram: vestfoldracer
Highlights: Purchased the car one month ago; previously in storage for over 10 years and originally from Denmark; one of less than 30 AE86s in Norway; currently being rebuilt for summer 2023
Owner: Anthony Mattazaro
Location: Georgia, USA
Owner: Peter DiazLocation: New Jersey, USAInstagram: elfatherae86
Highlights: Owned since 2000; 4A-GE 20V Blacktop engine
Owner: Chris HoltWest Yorkshire, UK.
Highlights: Imported mostly stock from Japan four years ago; now running numerous period late-’90s JDM tuning parts
Owner: Kole GroveLocation: Indianapolis, Indiana, USAInstagram: straypath86
Highlights: Imported from Japan over four years ago; modified 4A-GE 20V Blacktop engine; TRD 2-way LSD; extensive suspension upgrades; 14×9-inch Work Equip 01 wheels
Owner: Steven SotoLocation: Costa RicaInstagram: steve_ae86
Highlights: Purchased in 2017 with incomplete 4A-GE 20V Silvertop engine conversion and green paint; completely restored since
Owner: Angus HamiltonLocation: Southland, New Zealand
Highlights: Originally purchased by Angus’s late father for his mother brand new in 1984; odometer: 380,000km (236,000mi); engine was rebuilt 15,000km ago and upgraded with MRP headers and a custom exhaust, otherwise stock
Owner: Scott HendersonLocation: Sydney, Australia
Instagram: scottdh_
Owner: Petr TyblLocation: Czech RepublicInstagram: malejyetti
Highlights: Honda F20C (AP1 S2000) engine conversion
Owner: Wesley Ong
Location: Fremont, California, USA
Owner: John LyLocation: Los Angeles, California, USAInstagram: mstoving
Highlights: Owned for 12 years; was John’s first and only car until a few months ago when he inherited a Mazda RX-2; odometer: 380,000mi (611,000km); used for daily commute, track days and drift events
Owner: BanpeiLocation: Netherlands
Instagram: banpei_net
Owner: Andrew SisavathLocation: Melbourne, AustraliaInstagram: hachiroku_tofu
Highlights: Initial D replica; ADM Corolla Levin and converted to JDM Trueno; 4A-GE 20V Silvertop engine
Owner: CronoArmsLocation: Mesa, Arizona, USA
Highlights: Honda F20C (AP1 S2000) engine and transmission; carbon fiber hood, front fenders and headlight covers; Wilwood big brake kit; Enkei Compe wheels; used for weekend drives and occasional track duty
Owner: Jonathan RenovalesLocation: Orlando, Florida, USA
Instagram: johnpr21
Owner: Adam CookeLocation: UK
Instagram: kukki_86
Owner: Patrick DoughertyLocation: South Lake Tahoe, California, USAInstagram: notjusttoast
Highlights: Purchased in 2017 in tired mechanical condition; highly modified 3S-GE BEAMS swap (third engine) with ITBs and dry sump; set up for drift; soon to be fitted with full Run Free aero and repainted
Owner: Nikki HayesLocation: IrelandInstagram: nikkiroku
Highlights: 4A-GE 20V engine; full-spec race car that is road legal and driven
Owner: Pavlos DimitropoulosLocation: Australia
Highlights: Car was once used in a Japanese TV commercial for Toyota (uploaded to YouTube with different soundtrack)
Photographer: Zac Allen, zac_allenph
Owner: Robert DanielsLocation: Sydney, AustraliaInstagram: robdae86
Highlights: Car was previously built and owned by Bill Sherwood of Billzilla fame; 3S-GE BEAMS engine with ITBs; J160 6-speed gearbox; T-series rear end, Work Meister 15×8-inch wheels
Owner: Alex DadsonLocation: Tasmania, Australia.Instagram: ad_hachiroku
Highlights: Previously 4A-GE turbo now Honda F20C (AP1 S2000) with Precision 6466 turbo; MoTeC M1 engine management system; Honda 6-speed gearbox; Hilux differential; Third Strike Fabrications 4-link; RAYS Volk Racing TE37V wheels; latest build by Kane at KC Kustom Engineering
Owner: Hans ten HoeveLocation: Gouda, Netherlands
Highlights: Car is originally from Switzerland; original 4A-GE with 280,000km (174,000mi); Group A exhaust manifold; Recaro seats; RS Watanabe wheels; used by Hans and his sons for classic car road rallies
Owner: Andy LinehanLocation: Manchester, UKInstagram: its_eddy_pal
Highlights: Purchased first AE86 (silver Levin) in 2012; imported this car (red/black Trueno GT Apex) from Japan in 2017; soon to receive a full bodywork restoration; lightly tuned for road use; third car (red/black Levin with Honda F20C engine) was won in a raffle in 2021 but sold to fund house purchase
Owner: Riki June Location: Washington, USA
Highlights: 3S-GE BEAMS engine swap, Run Free aero, setup for occasional track duty
Sasaki JunLocation: Chigasaki, Kanagawa, Japan
Instagram: jtaro86
Owner: Andre CasasolaLocation: California, USA
Instagram: drekwondo
Owner: Csaba Vétek
Location: Hungary
Owner: Steve WattsCornwall, UK
Instagram: stevtec
Owner: Zachary MathisLocation: Tucson, Arizona, USAInstagram: mtlemmon86
Highlights: Owned since 2010; odometer: 300,000mi (482,000km) 220,000mi by Zachary; 7A-GE high-compression engine build; T3 suspension and brakes; period TRD steering wheel; used for mountain drives, autocross and road racing
Owner: Brandon KoLocation: Bay Area, California, USA
Instagram: brandon_ko98
Owner: Marco GarciaLocation: Clearwater, Florida, USAInstagram: teqdigest
Highlights: Known as the Latteroku; owned for 17 years; various build but currently undergoing a 1UZ-FE V8 swap with W58 gearbox and Celica Supra rear axle; OEM Levin front and rear bumpers, Origin Lab front and rear over-fenders and Restore Japan carbon fiber hood, Centerline Convo Pro wheels; Marco is dedicating this build to his friend Steven Schelmety, who passed away three years ago, at which time he was taking on this project at his shop
Owners: Mohamad & Imran ZeedLocation: Victoria, AustraliaInstagram: elusive_drive
Highlights: Owned by brothers Mohamad and Imran for 10 years; originally a stock ADM AE86 with 4A-C, now 4A-GE 20V, Run Free body kit; 15-inch Work Meister CR01 wheels
Owner: Roan Luiks
Location: Netherlands
Owner: Robert MayLocation: Gloucestershire, UKInstagram: boob86
Highlight: Owned for 19 years; currently setup for circuit racing
Owner: Martin Fleming Location: Kidderminster, UKInstagram: stichy82
Highlights: 4A-GE 20V engine, 2-way LSD; Wilwood brakes, 15×9-inch/15×9.5-inch RAYS Volk Racing TE37V wheels; currently set up for drift
Owner: Misawa Noritaka
Location: Odawara, Kanagawa, Japan
Owner: Robbie DurantLocation: West Midlands, UKInstagram: robbie.durant
Highlights: Originally purchased as a shell, now known as the RD86; features a mix of Japanese parts including Honda F20C (AP1 S2000) engine, gearbox and Nissan S14 front crossmember and independent rear suspension; MoTeC electronics and custom wiring; multi-point roll cage; road legal but built for circuit racing, sprints, hill climbs and tarmac rally
Owner: Jordan EvansLocation: AustraliaInstagram: jordylevins
Highlights: Full AE86 driveline converted 85; KAAZ 1.5-way LSD, 14×7-inch SSR Longchamps wheels, Recaro SR3 seats; daily driver
Owner: Fukui NaokiLocation: Odawara, Kanagawa, JapanInstagram: naozo_86
Highlights: Owned for 27 years and originally white; 4A-GE 20V Silvertop engine swap was completed 23 years ago when still very uncommon; 4A-GE 20V Blacktop engine swap completed 13 years ago
Owner: Sylvain L
Location: France
Keyword: 86 Day: Readers’ Rides From Around The World