It has turned into a cult classic
by Paul Horrell
It had a life in Japan unbeknownst to Europeans
This is one that built over time. Because back in the pre-Internet 1980s, communication didn't travel well. Toyota sold the Corolla Coupe GT in the UK for a few years, but the Brits preferred their Ford Capris and Vauxhall Mantas,
Father knows best
It was the star attraction in the manga-based anime Initial D. It has attained classic status even before its elder brethren. This is the Toyota 'Hachi-Roku' as it is popularly known, which is a nickname derived from its internal AE86
