Ancil Ali has been in the car scene since he was 10 years old. "In Trinidad, my dad used to build race go-carts and moved onto cars," he remembers. Fast foward to present, and Ali purchased a 1980 KE70 Toyota Corolla from his automotive-enthusiast cousin in Florida. He shipped it down a couple years ago and started building it. Ali and his cousin, Randy, started the build and when he finally got it he continued onto where it is today.
"My dad always stood by my side and helped me with my builds," Ali mentions, "and my cousin also helped out." Ali has a passion for cars and exciting builds, "it make me feel nice when it's all said and done." Previous, Ali has built a few mk3 Supras, SC400, Mercedes-Benz E500 wagon. Some of his current builds are a 1982 Datsun 720 Pickup long box, 1980 Toyota Corolla KE70 4-door, 1992 Toyota Aristo, 1998 Lexus GS 300 and recently a 1992 Mitsubishi Pajero RHD turbo diesel.
Owner: Ancil Ali
Location: Scarborough, ON
Vehicle: 1980 Toyota Corolla KE70
Horsepower: 100 hp (estimate)
Club: Empire Detailing
SOCIAL
Facebook: /ancil.a.1
Instagram: @3mpireracing
Photography by Randi Bentia, Ancil Ali.
ENGINE & PERFORMANCE
- 1981 Toyota 3TC 1.8L engine
EXHAUST
- Full custom built 3" header-back exhaust
- HKS muffler
DRIVETRAIN
- 5 speed transmission
WHEELS & TIRES
- Panasport replica wheels - 15"
- Low profile w/ slight stretch tires
BRAKES
- AE86 front brake conversion
CHASSIS & SUSPENSION
- Techno Toy Tuning custom AE86 coilovers
EXTERIOR
- OEM
LIGHTING
- Halogen bulbs
INTERIOR
- Custom KE70 wood shift knob
- Momo wood old school steering wheel
- Corbeau seats with custom rails
- New black carpet
- Bronze tint 35%, all around
AUDIO & MULTIMEDIA
- All stock for restoration purposes
FAVORITE MODIFICATION
"Suspension. The things handle on rails. I custom-made them with AE86 front knuckles and still spring rates."
FUTURE MODIFICATIONS
- Beams 3SGE swap with 6 speed transmission
SPONSORS
- Empire Detailing
SHOPS & MECHANICS
- Randy (cousin) in Florida
- Ancil Ali
- Ancil's father
