My Kind of Starlet: 1981 Toyota Starlet 4AGZE Power

The Toyota Starlet KP61 generation was the first and only Starlet sold in the US Market and in 1985 it was replaced by the Toyota Corolla FX-16.  It is a shame because the Starlet was setup with proper rear wheel drive and the FX was front wheel drive.  It probably didn't matter because both cars were mildly motivated by low powered 4-bangers, but when swapping in a more powerful engine the Starlet will give you the rear wheel drive experience you want. Find this 1981 Toyota Starlet 4AGZE Power offered for $8000 in Carmel Valley, CA via craigslist.  Tip from Rock On!

That's Mr Silvertop To You: 1985 Toyota MR2

The first generation Toyota MR2 was an game changer of an automobile.  It introduced the world an affordable mid-engine car that wouldn't rust into the earth or break down weekly (ahem...Fiat X1/9...cough) and it was fabulous. Find this 1985 Toyota MR2 offered for $3,300 in Phoenix, AZ via craigslist.  Tip from FuelTruck.

Seller Submission: 1992 Geo Prizm GSI 4AGE

This next car is a seller submission from Scott who writes: There's a little group of people out there interested in Toyota 4AGE cars (MR2s, FX16s), right?  Well here's a rare bird.  A '92 Geo Prizm GSI.  Is it awesome or is it a lame-o Corolla?  I think it's awesome.  It's mine, which might bias me a little.  Find this 1992 Geo Prizm GSI 4AGE here on eBay with starting bid of $1,000 reserve-not-met with 4 days to go, located in Salt Lake City, UT.

Firezone Sale: 1967 Ford Anglia Estate, Toyota TwinCam Swap

The predecessor to Ford of Europe's super cool Escort (not to be confused with the abysmal US based front-drive CE14 based Escort) was called the Anglia -- a patriotic name chosen a few months after the United Kingdom declared war on Germany in 1939.  Production continued after the war and the Anglia was slowly morphed into a cool little car -- particularly good looking are 105E models (1959-1968).  Find this 1967 Ford Anglia Estate with Toyota Twin-Cam Swap here on eBay bidding for $1,575 reserve-not-met with 5 days to go located in Los Angeles, CA.

Teal Beater: 1992 Toyota Tercel 4AGE Swap

The 4th generation Toyota Tercel was a budget economy car with a reputation for being plasticy, slow, and not very fun...but at the same time they are reliable and able to absorb constant abuse.  Sounds like the perfect recipe for a beater, but what if you could find one where somebody turned up the heat?  Like this 1992 Toyota Tercel 4AGE Swap offered for $800 in Westchester, NY via craigslist.  Tip from Cory.

2k: You're About To Want A Geo: 1990 Geo Prizm GSi

The car you're looking at is the best kept secret in the used car market. If you scrolled past this post without clicking, you have proven my point. Actually, if you scrolled past this, you're no longer with us and I can say without fear of repercussion that your mother is a woman of ill repute. Unlike other Geos of similar vintage leaving oil stains at the Salvation Army parking lot, this one revs to 7,600 RPM like a puppy earnestly tugging at its leash. You see, this generation Geo Prizm was the only four-door sedan or hatchback ever sold in the U.S. with the venerable 4AGE twin-cam engine. Find this 1990 Geo Prizm GSi hatchback for sale in Vancleave, MS for $1,650 via craigslist.

5k: Pretty Fly For A White Car: 1989 Toyota Corolla GTS, 4A-GE Black Top Swap

 The E90 (sixth) generation Corolla (1988-1992) will be forever remembered as the start of the inevitable decline of fun from Toyota's entry level compact, starting with its unforgivable switch from rear to front wheel drive (a pox on your children's children!!)...except that it is a better car in virtually every way compared to its predecessor. It was more refined, more comfortable, better looking, blah blah -- yeah, you get the picture.  Find this 1989 Toyota Corolla GTS offered for $4,300 in the Los Angeles area, CA via craigslist.  Tip from FuelTruck.

9k: Unleavened Value: 1998 Toyota Levin

The U.S. has enjoyed a handful of Corolla Levins, but this AE111 generation isn't one of them. It's listed here as a FR-S/BRZ predecessor, which is logical if you count the 2002 Chevy Malibu as the heir to the 1965 Malibu SS. In other words, it's not. This Levin comes with a six-speed manual similar to the one in Celica GTSs, and a 20-valve, 160-horsepower "Blacktop" version of the 4AGE - the most potent of them all. Find this 1998 Toyota Levin BZR for sale in Philadelphia, PA for $9,000 via craigslist.

9k: This Is How We Do It: 1982 Toyota Starlet, 4AGE-powered

Update 9/16/14: The seller (Andres) sent us a note saying he found the write up and has dropped the price to $7,500, plus more pictures here.

Original post 9/7/14:  Every once in awhile, someone builds a car with such meticulous craftsmanship that you lose an afternoon in its build thread. Sometimes those cars are listed for sale. Sometimes they're posted by someone who knows how to operate a camera. And in even rarer circumstances, the listing includes the type of information necessary to inspire purchasing action. Nearly everything in this listing has been done the way it should be, and it's extremely refreshing. Find this 1982 Toyota Starlet with 4AGE power in Miami, FL for $8,990 via craigslist.

3k: 4AGE 20V Powered: 1969 MG Midget

If you saw the reader ride MGB GT-Sport Twin-Cam that was later offered for sale and thought it was something you'd want...but...it was outside your budget...fear not, cheaper stuff always appears.  This next MG is in no way as nice as the MGB GT-Sport, but it does feature Toyota 4AGE twin-cam power at a significantly lower price.  It just needs a boat load of work to get it up to speed.  Find this 1969 MG Midget with Toyota 4AGE power offered for $3,500 in Arlington, VA via craigslist.