Toyota Corolla 6th Gen

The 6th generation Corolla, known as the E90, was built from 1987 to 1992 and solidified Toyota's reputation for quality. It was offered in a wide range of body styles including a sedan, coupe, wagon, and liftback, with front-wheel drive or a sophisticated full-time all-wheel-drive system called All-Trac. This generation marked a significant step up in refinement and build quality, earning it the nickname "mini-Lexus" during its development.

Collectors are primarily interested in the sport-oriented models, especially the AE92 Corolla GT-S coupe. It carried the torch from the AE86, using the high-revving 1.6L 4A-GE twin-cam 16-valve engine that enthusiasts love. The rare All-Trac wagons also have a following for their utility and unique drivetrain. Even base models are gaining appreciation in the nostalgic "radwood" scene for their simple durability and classic 90s Japanese design.

The market for the E90 Corolla is still very accessible, with an average sale price around $7,353. The vast majority of these cars were used as daily drivers, so finding clean, low-mileage examples is a challenge. While project cars trade for under $1,000, exceptional survivors and well-preserved GT-S models can fetch up to $17,000, showing strong potential for growth.

Prices for the 6th generation Corolla range from $860 for project cars to over $17,000 for pristine GT-S and other rare variants.