The 4th generation Toyota Corolla was a mild mannered econobox sold from 1982 through 1987 that won't ever be accused of being a thrilling ride. It did however have a rear-drive setup and light weight chassis that translated to decent handling and potential if you were willing to bolt on a few performance upgrades. Find this 1981 Toyota Corolla E72 offered for $5,500 in San Jose, CA via craigslist. Tip from Kaibeezy. 