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Old 08-18-2011, 02:14 PM   #1
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FR-S/AE86 referenced in Car of the Week and 100 Greatest Cars Articles

Some articles that gave me an interesting lesson in automotive history.


"In light of the competition crowding the economy car market, maybe it's time these Rising Sun stalwarts reenter the market segment they've been neglecting. Mazda updates, including a new RX-7, are thrown around the rumor mill routinely. And look for Toyota's Scion FR-S to pick up where their excellent Supra left off almost a decade ago. It's hard to say whether we'll see a roadster revival, or whether the economics of these gas- and credit-starved times can make the monetary case for one. For our part, with all the talk of trade deficits and debt crises, the one automotive export Japan is low on is character: that killer mix of fun, affordability, and flair."

Read more: http://www.gq.com/cars-gear/cars/201...ek-datsun-240z


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"1984 Toyota Corolla AE86: The mundane rear-drive Toyota that taught the world how to drift. Its simplicity — and DOHC 1.6-liter engine — are its greatest virtues."

Read more: http://www.insideline.com/features/t...-all-time.html
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