Eventually, the key of the old Corona was handed over to him when his Dad sadly passed away. His interest in old cars eventually became a passion that led to his course in Automotive in Baguio City. Junjun has been involved in the car culture since he was a freshman in high school and got so hooked up with the hobby that he became a member of the Baguio Makaluma Auto Club.
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And it was the same car where his late father taught him how to drive. It has always been there far longer than anything Junjun could remember. It was the grocery getter, the ride to church, and the long hauler when doing fun and never too boring road trips. For Junjun, this was the very car he remembered being used by his Dad to drop him off at kindergarten. The car was once owned by the late father of its current owner Dalmacio Jesus (Junjun) Vergara Jr., and yes, the car has been kept in the family to date. This 1976 Corona was purchased new in Apin Agoo, La Union and has stayed all its life up in the north. While most aficionados during its day would prefer the more desirable 2 door model, the 4 door version have not had a fair share of attention from the car community. These cars produce a meager 90 horsepower, but enough capability to push it around Manila traffic. Although RT100s from other countries came out with a bunch of engine options, the RT100 Coronas in the Philippines were limited to the ever reliable 4 cylinder 1.6L 4 stroke 12R motor locally built by Delta Motors Corporation. It is the fifth generation Corona and was Toyota’s mid-level entry aimed to complete against Mitsubishi’s Galant in the Philippine market. The RT100 Corona first came out in 1974 to replace the RT80 series. The sentiments behind it and all the fond memories put that extra out of the ordinary. As tough as they were during its heyday, many of them simply died the natural death.Īlthough there are a number of survivors out there, it is an exception rather than the rule when we speak of those kept in the family since it was brand new. While many of these Coronas refuse to cease, time was not its ally. Many of these cars became taxi cabs and were driven like tanks. Back in the day, the RT100 Corona was meant to be driven hard and are not in any way that desirable. There is really nothing extraordinary about it. Because for us car people, there are more into cars than just a vehicle that transports one from point A to point B. But there are many old cars out there that may not be given too much attention but the story behind it makes it equally special. Not to say that something is wrong with the culture, as cars that has broken the bank definitely deserves to be noticed. A failure to report any problems inhibits our ability to correct them and puts all responsibility on the receiver.It seems like if a car has to be featured in any magazine, it is required to be a gazillion dollar overly restored car. Please report any damaged, missing parts, or wrong orders. It is very important that you inspect all parts for damage when they are delivered. Sometimes, damage does occur during shipping. We also do not assume responsibility for additional fees charged by the carrier related to storage or re-delivery issues.Īll of our parts are inspected and tested before shipping. It should be noted that shipping times are our best estimate and not a guarantee. We always try to ship your order as soon as we possibly can. High order volumes, inclement weather, or other circumstances outside of our control can impact shipping and delivery times. These locations include but are not limited to select locations in CO, UT, NY, OR, and CA. Some locations (typically remote areas) may require an additional delivery fee. We ask that commercial businesses enable us to ship directly to the repair shop or dealership doing the work. Forklift unloading from the truck is necessary. The commercial location must be able to receive freight shipping with no need for prior notification. Residential delivery or Liftgate service will result in additional $99 fee. Reman Engine offers Flat Rate Shipping (Commercial address).
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