Step inside the shop, however, and you’ll be greeted by a bunch of AE86s in various states of repair. This is because the shop specializes in the very clickable classic Toyota, the car that precedes the modern-day Toyota GR86 and starred in the hit anime series Initial D. Its popularity is so prevalent that Toyota even launched a new GR86 special edition as an ode to the AE86.
But as mentioned above, the shop hides Tsuchiya’s N2 AE86 under covers. The video shows that it is a battle-hardened beast that was driven hard, as expected. Of note, this very same ride regularly appears in various Japanese events and programs. Chief among these are Best Motoring and the Hot Version video series.
As expected, the N2 AE86 has a roll cage and not much of its original interior parts. It is likewise equipped with a widebody kit, bucket seats, Watanabe wheels, a massive rear spoiler, and racing slicks.