A sought-after example of the JDM icon ‘Hachi-Roku’ (’86’), made famous globally by the Initial D franchise. Under the bonnet is the 1.6-litre twin-cam four-cylinder engine producing approximately 120bhp and sending power to the rear wheels via a five-speed manual transmission. First registered in Japan in 1985, this genuine Japanese domestic market Sprinter Trueno is complete with its Australian import approval papers and benefits from a recent and comprehensive service. The Toyota AE86 (Hachi-Roku) was one of the first vehicles to dominate the sport of drifting, and it maintains enduring international prominence in the motorsport discipline. This example being an early Sprinter Trueno shares its silhouette with the first hero car of the Initial D street racing manga franchise. The combination of its playful chassis, free-revving 4A-GE engine, and five-speed manual transmission, make it a truly engaging driver’s car. The vehicle has been fitted with TRD springs and shocks front and rear, TRD gear shifter in the cabin and rare TRD Limited Slip Differential. Other features include power steering, air-conditioning, and a Toyota sports steering wheel. The vehicle is supplied with its import approval papers. There is no known body damage. The Red and Black paintwork is in generally very good condition, with some minor stone chipping and small scratches on the exterior plastics, commensurate with the age of the vehicle. The owner reports a very small crack on the front bumper’s paint and minor signs of rust in a rear wheel arch. Inside, the Black and Grey interior presents well, with no obvious damage to the vinyl or fabric, and only modest wear in line with the mileage. The seats and door cards are in particularly good condition, with just one minor crack in the dash. There are no known mechanical or electrical issues. The owner can have a roadworthy inspection performed at the time of sale. The most recent service was performed in July 2021, with the work carried out by the current owner. An engine oil and filter change were performed, the gearbox and differential oil replaced, and it received a full flush and refill of the power steering, brake and clutch fluid. Finally, a new clutch was fitted, a tailshaft bearing replaced, and a new inner tie rod installed. The cam belt was last replaced in 2018. This Toyota AE86 Sprinter Trueno is a true Japanese icon and one of the most influential vehicles in exposing the world to the JDM scene. Increasingly hard to find in unraced and largely original condition, this example is in very good order and benefits from a recently completed comprehensive service. With its spirited performance and rewarding handling, it would make for a highly engaging weekend toy, or a smart centrepiece to any JDM collection. The description of this auction lot is, to the best of the seller's knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Collecting Cars requests a range of detail about the lot from the seller, and performs a level of due diligence. However, bidders must satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description, and conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to a bid. Please see our Terms and Conditions for full details. This vehicle’s VIN has been checked against the Australian Personal Property Securities Register, and there is no security interest or other registration kind logged against the serial number. This vehicle has been checked through the Austroads NEVDIS system, and there are no markers under the written-off or stolen databases.