Restored Widebody Toyota Starlet (With TRD Race Motor!) is the Father/Son Project we Wish we Had

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  • Опубліковано 27 чер 2020
  • Maybe it’s just us, but we feel like the Toyota Starlet is really slept on. And every time we see one, we kinda fall in love. And this super clean example of one, with widebody work and TONS of period correct JDM details. AND a TRD race engine that was brought to the U.S. via suitcase. As far as KP61s go, this one is clean AND functional. Sick.
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  • @LarryChenPhoto
    @LarryChenPhoto  4 роки тому +15

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  • @ifrit35
    @ifrit35 4 роки тому +176

    RWD 1700lbs hatchback and a tiny engine that likes to rev. That's a good recipe for a fun car.

    • @24kNick
      @24kNick 3 роки тому +5

      You would like Puerto Rico than

  • @caseyjones8114
    @caseyjones8114 4 роки тому +134

    I love the amount of vintage jdm lately. Great content as usual Larry!

  • @Paisles
    @Paisles Рік тому +5

    As someone who has a soft spot in my heart for older toyotas this thing is literally a dream.

  • @connoisseuroftigolbitts
    @connoisseuroftigolbitts 4 роки тому +102

    The sexiest starlet on the Internet right now

    • @eddiebaker3267
      @eddiebaker3267 4 роки тому

      I see what you did there!

    • @dodoys14
      @dodoys14 4 роки тому

      Period correct

    • @elonkuva
      @elonkuva 4 роки тому

      Check this out ua-cam.com/video/usCxKPJVvxw/v-deo.html

    • @Youtube.edited
      @Youtube.edited 4 роки тому

      Yeah bro. 100 times beautiful than mine.

    • @Legend-lc9bv
      @Legend-lc9bv 4 роки тому

      angrysheep101 if you got ig I could tag you in a video with a boosted k20

  • @ianroselio8204
    @ianroselio8204 4 роки тому +49

    that's filipino style. be creative when smuggling items. pilipinas represent:>

  • @henrymorgan3982
    @henrymorgan3982 4 роки тому +27

    Engine block in luggage. Freaking cool!

  • @dodoys14
    @dodoys14 4 роки тому +10

    Finally came out 🇵🇭 toyota kp61 project! Toyota starlet is life.

  • @mrgtmodernretrogamingtech6891
    @mrgtmodernretrogamingtech6891 4 роки тому +2

    Without a doubt these guys are Filipinos, it was nice literally bringing that Legendary Car / Engine from PH to US for the Americans to see that awesome Car... In fact that Toyota 4K (if I'm not mistaken since that is a TRD one) is still being used until this day and age in most of Owner Type Jeep here in PH and I got one in my own Jeep, and I do really love it!

  • @J.B.7.4
    @J.B.7.4 Рік тому +1

    Love seeing proud fathers like Angelo having bonding projects with their children, building lifelong friendships with them.

  • @zerixor8134
    @zerixor8134 4 роки тому +25

    The starlet is such an amazing car and they deserve way more love and respect than they get. The car is so underrated.

    • @zensmylie5393
      @zensmylie5393 3 роки тому +4

      Shhhhhhh! Don’t tell them, keep the appreciation to a minimum, I wanna own one some day. 😉

    • @zerixor8134
      @zerixor8134 3 роки тому +1

      @@zensmylie5393 Nice, I own a 1997 ep91. It's the basemodel with only 75hp but i will turbocharge it in the future. Hopefully i will be able to reach 275 hp after i add a turbo

    • @zensmylie5393
      @zensmylie5393 3 роки тому

      Cool man, with a car like that that’s definitely the way to go, cars like these don’t need to be going fast to be great fun to drive so you don’t need a tonne of power, good luck with the project 🤘🏼

    • @rexgui9360
      @rexgui9360 2 роки тому

      I own one kp60 from 81 probably stock engine i dont know if it is 2k or 3k cause the engine can rev over 7k i dont think 2k can handle this base on my research probably is 3k engine but im not sure... 3.9 final drive that gear is almost like a close ratio i can hit 6k in fifth gear with only 140+kmh something probably need a 4k to go faster is great car the handling is good the respond is there but still need some more torque will be swapping to 4k with minor mods hope my boy will be alot better 😅😅

  • @EvendimataE
    @EvendimataE 4 роки тому +51

    when wide body starlets became popular in the philippines in the 80s i remember seeing them in red and yellow only.....dark color hides the sexiness of the body.....that is missing the rear wing :D.....but still its beautiful......if i win the lotto, i will buy that
    LOL

    • @renz1013
      @renz1013 4 роки тому +2

      it was a thing in the Philippines back then damn I wanna know more of my countries car culture

    • @angelitodelmundo8608
      @angelitodelmundo8608 4 роки тому +4

      You Ree I grew in Manila the Philippine capital in the 80’s. Here’s a brief summary of the college car culture (UP, Ateneo, La Salle and UST) back then.
      The cars that were popular then were Toyota Corona and Corolla that came in either a sedan or wagon, of course the Starlet, Mitsubishi Galant, Lancer and Mirage, Volkswagen Beetle, Fastback and Brasilia. During the early eighties the cars that came from the factories came out bone stock to make it more affordable. Since the cars had no options available there were two desired ways of “dressing up” your car. You can either import certain parts that will make your car look like a “euro” or a “US”version car. If I’m not mistaken “Jdm” versions started to pick up only when Honda started making cars in the country.
      Cars that came from Europe at that time had options like rear fog lamps and headlamp wipers and washers. Parts that we desired from the U.S. was the “5 mile” bumper bumpers and split headlamps. Popular expensive wheel upgrades during those times were size 13 vintage Campagnolo Elektron, Cromodora Cd38, Minilite “banana”, Gotti, Compomotive, TRD Tosco and Enkie Apache mesh. The last two were most desirable mounted on Pirelli P7 F 175/50/13. Local wheel makers Rota, Rallye, Comodore and Silverwind were making the affordable knock offs. This is just a brief history. Hope this is helpful.

    • @pinut187
      @pinut187 4 роки тому +1

      I went to look at one as project car while I was living there and indeed it was red!

    • @bello7077
      @bello7077 4 роки тому +2

      Very popular in the islands, fully modified. Reliable and fun.... Drop a GT 20valve black top engine in there and you have a beast.... Do some Mods and you have a Demon.

    • @renz1013
      @renz1013 4 роки тому

      @@bello7077 damn thats sounds nice

  • @okatashiyoniku
    @okatashiyoniku 28 днів тому

    There are very few Japanese people today who have such love for KP61. I think this person is a very precious person.

  • @CoreyZ232
    @CoreyZ232 3 роки тому +4

    What a beautifully done car! Excellent work to you and your son. That's something to cherish forever.

  • @MrLundefaret
    @MrLundefaret 4 роки тому +38

    Starlets are huge in Finland, where they build great rally cars of them :)

    • @tony_5156
      @tony_5156 3 роки тому +1

      Of course they’d build rally cars, the Finnish are a amazing group of people

    • @bk83082
      @bk83082 3 роки тому +1

      Weird that they would make them a different size just for one country.

    • @dr.dylansgame5583
      @dr.dylansgame5583 3 роки тому +1

      @@bk83082 buddy i dont know if this is a joke but if it isnt he meant huge as in they are loved over there

    • @bk83082
      @bk83082 3 роки тому

      @@dr.dylansgame5583 it's very clear to me that you don't know if that was a joke.

  • @JanMichaelFranklin
    @JanMichaelFranklin 4 роки тому +2

    Larry, this is my favorite channel right now! Keep bringing us the so-cal imports bro! Best outro on youtube right now too!

  • @nickchilds3104
    @nickchilds3104 4 роки тому +2

    That's gorgeous! Also, Larry I wanted to say you do an amazing job on this channel. The new outro is killer.

  • @StephenDruesedow
    @StephenDruesedow 4 роки тому +1

    Really enjoyed seeing this car and hearing about it. The fact that it's a family project is great. It looks super cool and I bet it's fun to drive, thanks for sharing and best of luck with new projects.

  • @neilieb3740
    @neilieb3740 Рік тому +1

    Awesome Video!! Great build by that dude and his family. I don't think they have to mess with it no more, it's perfect, and good they keep it period correct and also have AC.

  • @vincentian9158
    @vincentian9158 4 роки тому +5

    Absolute madlad with that engine story

  • @hachigarage6331
    @hachigarage6331 4 роки тому +2

    Ever since I saw you post on Instagram about this car I've been waiting for the video.

  • @_carlosamontoya_
    @_carlosamontoya_ 4 роки тому +1

    I love seeing all those corolla hatchbacks! Can't wait to see the three-cylinder turbo version they're gonna release

  • @ZEPRATGERNODT
    @ZEPRATGERNODT 3 роки тому

    My dad bought his 82 Starlet and the parents would drive us to school in it (I was 14 years old). Now at I'm 53 and my mom and dad still drive this car everyday. Mom and Dad have plenty of cars but this is one of his favorite cars.

  • @harshithsadhana7475
    @harshithsadhana7475 4 роки тому +3

    the best looking starlet ever thank larry chen

  • @espenchristensen9581
    @espenchristensen9581 4 роки тому +1

    Starlet and a huge smile, cant get any better.

  • @marioeid930
    @marioeid930 3 роки тому

    Such a fun project, cant go wrong with those unique personal light builds

  • @BaDBoY4LiFe974
    @BaDBoY4LiFe974 3 місяці тому

    EVERYTHING in this video, is sooo cool and chill

  • @rickg8015
    @rickg8015 4 роки тому +1

    I remember a friend brought me along slalom racing in Manila near PICC, back in the 80’s when I was 12.. Riding passenger’s side in a Red Starlet, with a 4A-GE + Weber 45 under the bonnet.. Fun, fun..

  • @sergioramirez1693
    @sergioramirez1693 7 місяців тому

    3yrs later and this build is still amazing

  • @lavachemist
    @lavachemist 4 роки тому +2

    Still the best Hoonigan Channel.

  • @tomerbenshimol2961
    @tomerbenshimol2961 4 роки тому +2

    i love your videos! been watching since day one and I've been waiting to hear those magic words "morris mini clubman"! please do a build review on this guys one as I'm sure if this KP61 (which I've had one of) is to go by then the mini will be stunning!!! i might be a bit bias though, as i own 4 morris minis and have had many many more in the past.... they are an addiction !!!

  • @Disruptedable
    @Disruptedable 2 роки тому

    Back in the days here in Denmark, we used to see quite alot of Starlets running around. These days are are all but gone. It’s a shame really, because the little 1.3l hatch is actually a really awesome platform. It revs like no ones buisness and the chassis is pretty good. Looking back at cars like this, it’s no wonder how the, now, legendary JDM cars came to be. Thank you for featuring this car, it is a beautiful car ❤️

    • @sepg5084
      @sepg5084 Рік тому

      Yes, and it is RWD. Not sure if a Honda K-series would fit on it but if it does then this would be a crazy platform.

  • @xlrider1565
    @xlrider1565 3 роки тому +1

    Growing up in Honolulu, my friend/neighbor's father had an '81 Starlet also. I had a '69 VW BUG at the time. My Bug, and that Starlet weigh almost the same. My Bug was 1815 lbs. I thought that would have made a great play car, due to the RWD platform. To this day, I've seen maybe 4 or 5 Toyota Starlets total, so a modified one would've been kinda novel. Killer build! BTW, one of my classmates had a Datsun Station Wagon, all stock like the yellow one, in 1977. We were Freshman H.S. at the time. We cut class, and he'd drive 4 of us around. Very fond memories! Aloha!

  • @jake4194
    @jake4194 3 роки тому

    One of the coolest cars I've seen on this show, awesome!

  • @jacksonxiong1161
    @jacksonxiong1161 4 роки тому

    Really nice little purple Toyota..
    Purple color it is the best ever for
    A little toys like this..cute cute..

  • @AliasHSW
    @AliasHSW 4 роки тому +5

    Remember seeing these all over Daly City back in the days.

  • @rydarp21
    @rydarp21 4 роки тому +8

    He should put a single seat in the back. That would be much practical and safe. :) Nice build. Love it.

  • @bkaley8974
    @bkaley8974 3 роки тому

    I had an 1981 Starlet. It was a very solid rear wheel drive car. It would slow down going 45-50 mph with the pedal floored on a slight incline road. It was so under powered that it got no better than 30 miles per gallon. I traded it in for a 1988 Honda CRX Si which was a pocket rocket.

  • @mikkasamuels4551
    @mikkasamuels4551 4 роки тому

    Awesome car my uncle had one in 1990 with the 1600 engine twin sidedraft mikuni 45s. Man that car could ripp !!!

  • @AliasHSW
    @AliasHSW 4 роки тому +1

    @Larry - you must be reading my mind! Just yesterday I’ve started on a RX-3 binge

  • @nickkwisdom3163
    @nickkwisdom3163 Рік тому

    Oooh my I wish my father could do amazing car projects with me like Angelo and Julian. Good 👍 work Mr. Angelo

  • @terrorbird4022
    @terrorbird4022 4 роки тому +17

    the new corolla has double wishbone suspension at all 4 corners. I'm waiting for some sick builds.

    • @matejsommer72
      @matejsommer72 4 роки тому +4

      coming from the Gears and Gasoline vid? :D

    • @terrorbird4022
      @terrorbird4022 4 роки тому +1

      @@matejsommer72 no doubt.

    • @duraunpierre8872
      @duraunpierre8872 4 роки тому +3

      Are they RWD?

    • @camdenmiller7369
      @camdenmiller7369 4 роки тому +2

      DuRaun Pierre No

    • @josephsamsor1698
      @josephsamsor1698 4 роки тому +1

      I’m really sad they don’t have the v6 engine from the Camry as an option with a manual. Imagine how legendary that would be.

  • @Leonidae
    @Leonidae 4 роки тому +4

    I need that kind of KP61 in my life.

  • @joeverzosa4548
    @joeverzosa4548 4 роки тому +1

    yup I had a couple buddies back in the Philippines that had modded KP61's...One of the guys had a lowered one, no body kit with a 2T engine and twin side draft Weber carbs and the other dude had his car also lowered, no body kit with either a 2TG or 18RG that just ripped...

  • @alexmartinez280
    @alexmartinez280 4 роки тому +7

    Definitely stick with the carburetors! The sound is amazing

  • @iversonjcameron
    @iversonjcameron 3 роки тому

    That Starlet brought back some good memories.....absolutely stunning....lived in the middle of no where and this car was my daily driver....at the age of 12 ....in 1982....just to get groceries, tractor parts and the liquor store for my old man which was 12 miles away.....

  • @ab2280
    @ab2280 4 роки тому +3

    Love the steering wheel, very nice and different

  • @ozahmed4523
    @ozahmed4523 4 роки тому

    Used to see a lot of Toyota Starlets growing up in Karachi Pakistan. So cool looking!

  • @trdadam2325
    @trdadam2325 4 роки тому +2

    The paint! 🤤

  • @andrewpascoe1132
    @andrewpascoe1132 4 роки тому

    I've pulled apart Recaro SR2's, 3-piece bodykits, wheels, grilles and flew them out of NZ but never a short block!!

  • @leerobertlascano7917
    @leerobertlascano7917 4 роки тому +2

    My father brings back many memories of childhood coz of this plus the builds of pinoy builds

  • @starman7945
    @starman7945 4 роки тому

    Starlets were big in British oval short track racing back in the eighties. There’s a few really well built street 2.2 pinto powered ones over here.

  • @aronbennett4760
    @aronbennett4760 4 роки тому +1

    Machine Gun Larry stays grinding with great content!!!

  • @dfw1fast143
    @dfw1fast143 4 роки тому

    Love it. Great job. 1,700 pounds is crazy.

  • @wph_k958
    @wph_k958 4 роки тому +3

    I've recently purchased a 4 door kp62 starlet and I'm so close and excited to make it a rally/daily car

    • @wph_k958
      @wph_k958 3 роки тому

      Now it's all road legal and now my daily

  • @kaleb4184
    @kaleb4184 4 роки тому +1

    These classic economy cars look incredible

  • @executed6758
    @executed6758 4 роки тому +1

    props for keepin the motor og! angas!

  • @themajesticmanic
    @themajesticmanic 4 роки тому +8

    Pad those bars in the back, please!!!

  • @-_chira_-
    @-_chira_- 2 роки тому

    Very cool! I actually got to meet them and learned my dad was friends with them, very quickly mr and my brother became great buddies with one of their sons, havent talked to them for a year or two now. Very nice video though!

  • @darlingfajardo3238
    @darlingfajardo3238 4 роки тому

    It's a real real jdm, I love it...

  • @theoriginalwallace
    @theoriginalwallace 4 роки тому +2

    Beautiful!

  • @NazimUddin-yk2tz
    @NazimUddin-yk2tz 4 роки тому +1

    Love a KP startlet , I own an EP91 Starlet Glanza V !

  • @hyp36rmax
    @hyp36rmax Рік тому

    I love this! Go Angelo!!

  • @lilliamvargas6680
    @lilliamvargas6680 3 роки тому +1

    I LOVE STARLET I HAVE A RED ONE IT´S AMAZING.

  • @briancorrigan5350
    @briancorrigan5350 3 роки тому

    Those twin DCOEs are sweet. SOO easy to swap jets, emulsion tubes, etc.. Had one on an old 72 MGB GT. Had to play around with the ignition advance springs & weights to wake it up down low because there is no vacuum off of the intake to help with ignition advance when you put your boot down. Do we have too much advance? Floor it in second from the bottom of a hill, when you hear "pebbles in a tin can" that's pinging, flirting with detonation. Back it off another degree or two and lock it down. Think analog ecu tuning with a screwdriver, timing light and your ears.

  • @somegi9
    @somegi9 4 роки тому +3

    easy to underestimate 4k motors, but they take an absolute thrashing! with decent cam, carbies, pistons and head work they can make wild power.

    • @alleybuilds5370
      @alleybuilds5370 4 роки тому +1

      yes but i'm sorry its not making no 150hp.

    • @ArmySigs
      @ArmySigs 2 роки тому

      @@alleybuilds5370 lol I literally just saw one on a dyno today making 540hp, an undriveable dyno queen car but still mega

    • @alleybuilds5370
      @alleybuilds5370 2 роки тому

      @@ArmySigs with boost sure. not NA lol

  • @airenesivad2975
    @airenesivad2975 4 роки тому +1

    Hooray Philippines Mabuhay Kuya. I live in the Philippines now and there are some really great cars here.

  • @SebastianLaborn
    @SebastianLaborn 4 роки тому

    thank you for another great overview

  • @oneforall549
    @oneforall549 4 роки тому +1

    I truly do not understand how you do not have the subscriber amount that you should? This channel is just as good if not better than the Hoonigan Channel easily over a million subscribers you should have give it up for Larry everyone come on!!

  • @GSMMW
    @GSMMW 4 роки тому

    Thank you Larry.

  • @donjulio9392
    @donjulio9392 4 роки тому +1

    Love it man

  • @ChrisHondaProductions
    @ChrisHondaProductions 4 роки тому

    That starlet is sick !!!!

  • @christianxzowner2958
    @christianxzowner2958 4 роки тому

    The real cherry on the sundae...just jawdropper awesome...💪♥️🤘

  • @m1kel
    @m1kel Рік тому

    oh man i used to love this car back home in the philippines

  • @ceeyen451
    @ceeyen451 4 роки тому

    I like the trd badge.... great insight

  • @reggaelova7774
    @reggaelova7774 4 роки тому

    These Starlets are very popular in the Caribbean also. I love the metal bumper era. Great job!

    • @nichobarricco5149
      @nichobarricco5149 3 роки тому +1

      It's true. Like gold dust in Barbados

    • @reggaelova7774
      @reggaelova7774 3 роки тому +1

      @@nichobarricco5149 Bushy park use to be full of them back in day. 🇧🇧

  • @aeipee13
    @aeipee13 4 роки тому +1

    Homie put to motor in a balikbayan box!? Respect. 🤙

  • @rikosway
    @rikosway 4 роки тому +1

    Engine story. Legend

  • @dominicbustamante1600
    @dominicbustamante1600 4 роки тому +1

    Those little things can handle, sometime those things can out corner e36 m3s and 911 at the local canyons around the SFV and Los Angeles. We use to do canyon racing back in the 90s-2005 and we smoked some euro cars with our stock, but slammed on trd cut springs starlet.

  • @3ndoku5h
    @3ndoku5h 3 роки тому

    Sick build!!!

  • @jojohibionada9501
    @jojohibionada9501 3 роки тому

    Great build and the engine came from the phil. WOW there are many restored here in our country ......

  • @groovyhippie1165
    @groovyhippie1165 4 роки тому

    Very cool ride!

  • @robfearnley9749
    @robfearnley9749 4 роки тому

    AWESOME LITTLE CAR !!!

  • @devist8221
    @devist8221 4 роки тому

    My Mate in New Zealand had a 82 coupe, wide bodykit, 9 inch with a small block 302 windsor, hi stall quick shift, street legal and when I left for Aussie, he swapped it out for a 13bpp turbo.

  • @patrickmccrimedog9844
    @patrickmccrimedog9844 4 роки тому

    So clean 👌

  • @lavere
    @lavere 4 роки тому +1

    Just goes to show that a slow car can still feel fast. Love this build

  • @emperoroftheknownuniverse3475
    @emperoroftheknownuniverse3475 4 роки тому +7

    Reminds me of my old Toyota Tercel....No power steering and 0-60 in 10 minutes =)

  • @kriss416
    @kriss416 4 роки тому +1

    A beautiful car that brings me memories from Greece. When you asked if is rear wheel drive I felt so dissapointed after all this video.

  • @jdmcrx1819
    @jdmcrx1819 3 роки тому

    Great car in person, met them at a cars and coffee , sick set up

  • @erniearambula3525
    @erniearambula3525 Рік тому

    Cool ride 😎

  • @timmehnz
    @timmehnz 4 роки тому +1

    such a cool starlet,even better that he wants to rotary swap it!....

  • @randallmontejano7787
    @randallmontejano7787 4 роки тому +1

    That elco in the background!

  • @craigpeart7291
    @craigpeart7291 4 роки тому +1

    OldSkool motors are so cool 👍

  • @GamingWithYoinel
    @GamingWithYoinel 2 роки тому

    Nice i have. A 1982 Toyota starlet we are still working on it! Yours is nice my dad use to have 2 but he sold due to unfortunate reasons😔

  • @chicobarba6175
    @chicobarba6175 2 роки тому

    Mabuhay Sir!!!
    Die Hard Starlet Owner din Ako
    Very Nice KP Set up
    Saludo!

  • @kirbylegaspi984
    @kirbylegaspi984 4 роки тому +2

    Proud Pinoy 🇵🇭

  • @sirseppuku
    @sirseppuku 3 роки тому

    I have that, but a 4 door version and it's still stock and blue!

  • @fullpeladas
    @fullpeladas 4 роки тому +1

    The starlet in the 80s was always racing at hunts point the Bronx they engine swap them with 1.8 Toyota engine then modified them with pistons Webber’s ,headers, exhaust head work even nitro and etc reminds me of the Bronx late 80s early 93

  • @Duk3Nuk3m85
    @Duk3Nuk3m85 3 роки тому

    Got one when i was 19, now i have 2 😅 never going to sell them they are pure

  • @thechamp2732
    @thechamp2732 4 роки тому

    fan here from philippines!💞🇵🇭