![]() Matching paint that old would be very difficult, though. I think, given the issues with the hood, I would try to source another one. There are more pictures included in the listing. The seller mentions the hood damage, which you can see on the left, and other corrosion spots, one of which you can see on the right. This might be a nice choice, but the timing isn’t right for us. At some point soon I want to get an American convertible about this size and vintage for summer family cruising. I love the styling of this car with it’s 1960’s “Coke Bottle” curves and the great Pontiac rallye wheels. The top motor works fine and the intact plastic rear window is about as cloudy as you’d imagine.” Why can’t all car listings be like this one? White convertible top is from 1995 (?) and is in pretty good shape, though much of the weather-stripping isn’t. The chrome is all straight, but there’s flaking & rust on the bumpers. There’s a crack in the windshield, and evidence of leakage around its edges. As far as we know there’s no Bondo in the body, except where an earlier attempt was made to fix the hood. The exterior shows a few small signs of rust, but is mostly quite solid and very straight except for the hood, where stress cracks at the hinge mounts have caused considerable damage. Here’s what they say: “ Midnight blue Imron paint applied in 1980 shows its age but looks pretty good, considering. The seller’s description of the body condition is perfect plain language, not over selling the car and pointing out the good with the bad. Overall, this is a seriously cool, fun-to-drive car that can be had on a modest budget.If you don’t click through to this auction listing, you are really missing out! The seller tells a great story about this car, which apparently was his sister’s first car and was purchased when it was ten years old–and it sounds like he really doesn’t want to sell it! It’s located dangerously close to me in Marietta, South Carolina–one state away–and is listed here on eBay. The opening bid is $4,500 but there’s a reserve higher than that. For more information or to discuss purchasing, please reach out to Jake at Evolve Motors / Chicago Car Club at 77 Overall, this is a seriously cool, fun-to-drive car that can be had on a modest budget. I will update the listing with further mechanical details once our mechanics have finished their comprehensive going-through and road test We currently have the car in for a brake service, as the pedal was pretty mushy when we took it out and filmed the video you see along with the listing. Automatic “Toyoglide” transmission shifts smoothly and the car tracks nice and straight. Starts right up, idles cool and steady, and accelerates through the gears with no hesitation. Engine number (3R657783) is correct for a '68 Corona, so it's likely original. A little dirty in the rear corners but in good shape Driver's side rear window only rolls down halfway Blower is functional, as are all lights, signals, and the windshield wiper There's a 0.5” puncture on the driver's outer seat bottom. At least 80% tread remaining, no dry rot or damage There is a small bubble in the paint at the forward corner of the driver's door, as well as at the very bottom rear corner just behind the rear wheels There's another small ding at the passenger rear corner of the car There are a few light dings on the hood, which are PDR'able. Please take a look at the video that accompanies the listing, as it shows close-ups of every blemish There are a number of small chips that have been touched up with color-matched paint, but they are only visible upon close inspection. There is evidence in the trunk and underside of the hood of a past paintjob in red. One of the best car/wheel combos we've seen in a long time. Color is just gorgeous, particularly against the grey Datsun Z wheels. ![]() Wears a respray in a light teal/turquoise color. PLEASE SEE VIDEO ACCOMPANYING THE LISTING Evolve Motors & Chicago Car Club are pleased to present this 1968 Toyota Corona
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