I don’t know about famous, but I remember seeing a lot of them in racing back in the 80s.
While in production, the AE86 was a popular choice for showroom stock, Group A, and Group N racing, especially in rallying and circuit races. After production ended, many private teams continued to race the AE86, and it remains a popular choice for rallying and club races today.
I don’t know about famous, but I remember seeing a lot of them in racing back in the 80s.
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