Full Rally Spec ‘73 TE27 Corolla! Mike Muniz’s Backyard is Vintage Toyota Heaven

It ain’t too often that you see someone so dedicated to a single car platform in their own backyard. But Mike Muniz of Team Wildcards is deep in the Corolla game, especially the 70s era of Corollas. Down to having a track car, show car, and this beauty right here: a full FIA rally spec 1973 TE27 Toyota Corolla, adorned in TRD parts.
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[@ericcain9951]

this dude may be the most legit legend you've ever had on

[@Sho_Ryu_Ken]

Yeah i agree super legit.

[@raymonddon8875]

amen.

[@thekorean12]

Unbelievable build. And I can't believe this man has ten 152E's...

[@Mo_tism]

No kidding! I thought I was doing well with one 18RG haha

[@paulocuento9949]

@@Mo_tism ive been meaning to get in touch with a person with 18RG... may i please know if the 18rg we find in old model HiAce vans could be used for Celicas too? i was wondering about the transmission especially since it is mounted sideways on a HiAce. any information would be appreciated. thank you

[@Mo_tism]

Paulo Cuento The 18R single cam that came in Hiaces and Hiluxes is a direct swap with an 18rg celica, only the sump and pick up tube needs to be swapped over and same goes for the 18RG

[@paulocuento9949]

@@Mo_tism thank you for the help.. nice truck ..keep up the good work brother

[@shnek5143]

@@Mo_tism Do you know where to find 18rg's for sale? I've been looking forever for one....

[@LarryChenPhoto]

Hey everyone, Larry Chen here. Thanks for watching. If you wanna support Autofocus, check out our Etsy store and pick up a print today! www.etsy.com/shop/LarryChenPhoto

[@abbaby555]

This is a prime example of a vintage rally car 👍 The builder is a craftsman of the highest caliber.

[@ryanhoffmann9341]

Hearing Mike talk about "I don't drink, I don't do drugs....." Reminded me of the intro of Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee when Jerry Seinfeld interviews Jay Leno, Leno says, "Thanks for introducing me to coffee I was the only person in Holywood not addicted to something." Seinfeld says, "Yes, you who are not addicted to anything but owns 300 some odd cars and motorcycles." It's funny how we justify our behavior.

[@bearrett50kal17]

Most peoples relationship goals: Be rich like Kanye and a girl hot like Kim My relationship goals: Sick period correct retro-rally car and a wife who is a trained rally co-driver

[@seanjamesjawns108]

Yeah that sounds rad

[@anotheryoutuber_]

put a minute towards your build every time "TRD" is said. amazing build.

[@filippo4425]

I am really loving the outro.. gives me goosebumps every time and that Toyota is just amazing 😊

[@Cynsham]

This guy isn't just a serious builder, his attention to detail is mind blowing. Very rare to see someone like Mike who is so dedicated to his art form, cause truly these vintage Toyotas are certainly art pieces after he's finished with them.

[@YukiTsunoda7]

*Absolutely without a doubt show stopping, incredible, top notch concourse quality, fantastic,amazing build* *thanks for bringing this to us Larry, God Bless and God Speed*

[@ImportWorx]

Thanks for the corolla content Larry! :)

[@jdmlordsalamander6397]

Larry never dissapoints......i appreciate the hard work you put in to show off these timeless classics......keep it up....

[@dougshaw2944]

I freakin' love this Corolla (the whole collection, really). Thanks for bringing it to us, the lowly public, who probably wouldn't ever see such a fine example otherwise. And a huge thanks to the restorer/builder/owner, Mr. Muniz, for keeping it on the road & letting it get filmed for Hoonigan. Based entirely on Larry's videos, I'd say that the Team Wildcard guys & ladies have the raddest fleet out there.

[@rdaalborg1756]

Mike, I can't express my admiration and appreciation for this. Thank you for doing stuff like this. This is truly amazing. And thank you for sharing. Your story just now beats every single vid with 40-supercar-garages. You're an absolute inspiration. I'm at the "look, I changed the battery on my 07 Kawasaki and I feel awesome" stage - I can only imagine your well earned satisfaction. Thank you, sir.

[@pittsy162]

Quite possibly my favorite car you've covered on this channel. And the fact that he built it in his home garage, after work... So good.

[@raymonddon8875]

amen.

[@robsee229]

This is too much, just fantastic. This surpasses any of the other parent channels, it's just sublime. This is what we all need.

[@RyanSymancek]

This thing is wild!! Incredible story and unbelievable car. A+ to Larry and Hoonigan on this one.

[@Dinguslordx]

Well, it is safe to say that I have a new favorite car build. I'm not sure if anything will ever surpass this, such an incredible car.

[@joeverzosa4548]

That has got to be hands down one of the most beautiful builds I've ever seen...I couldn't wait for him to start it up, MAN I was NOT disappointed...Thanks that's my 🇵🇭🇵🇭KABABAYAN 🇵🇭🇵🇭there...

[@omarm8120]

2ed to none fits this mans build motto on most if not all his top teir quality builds. Mad respect thanks for sharing your gems. Peace from the east.

[@Villajesse]

Wifey as a copilot are relationship goals. Monte Carlo rally would be awesome! Great feature Larry!

[@raymonddon8875]

in all awe and shock... from england!

[@aif9827]

You mentioned a rally dirt track in Greenhills. Went their one time with my dad and brother in the mid 80's. Seeing all those rally cars upfront and in action was just an awesome treat! I remember a blue Toyota Levin being driven like it was an RC car, not a care in the world and it look like it was all stock. There was a Nissan 240 RS, that was really brutal seeing in action, just brutal! Thats how remember it. Mike is a legit old school car guy. Galing ng build mo men! Did you also participate in the Transhows at CCP?

[@airenesivad2975]

I have live in the Philippines for 8 years I would have loved to see it. There is some awesome car culture here. I absolutely love it.

[@russellclan5randomness12]

Mr. Larry you have done it again, dont change a thing

[@mry82]

I didn't know that Mike existed until today, when I happened into a Hagerty article about his green Trueno restoration... now he is my hero (and I see the video on the orange one... here we go.).

[@MS-ll9qb]

Having owned a rally corolla I seriously miss my car now..omg what beautiful car..damn

[@mattleechee3645]

This might be my favorite car you have ever filmed outside of Matt Ferra’a 911

[@RA35GT]

This build is freaking amazing!!!

[@eugee61422]

Very nice!

[@iamkaioken]

Once in awhile, youtube comes through with the stuff I ACTUALLY want to watch. Amazing.

[@Dauntless.steadfast.fortitude]

Dr👌👌L... As a loyal die hard ToyoDa enthusiast Larry this was awsome. Mad props to Big Mike & his wife on amazing Corollas. Super c👌👌L his wife is his navigator & partner in crime...Im truly jelly. My ToyoDa experiences : At 16 yrs old I owned a 72 TE27 1.2L 3KC 73 C.I.D 70bhp 4spd manual, front power discs brakes, rear drums, 12" steel wheels, 155/70P12 ( $18 ea. Good Year Eagles ) aftermarket transparent distributor cap & spark plug wires ( light show @ night ). Later I would up grade to a 1.6L 3TC 97 C.I.D gifted from my friend Roosevelt. Since then I've worked for various ToyoDa dealers in parts & service for over 15 yrs. The Corolla is long gone & sadly missed ( Totaled ) but still have 4 ToyoDas in the driveway. Good luck to Mike & Cecilia !!!

[@dunemandave]

Larry has the best outro

[@edwinsalgado179]

I love the TE27, I have been in love with her for awhile.

[@tokwatbaboyman24]

Filipino 🇵🇭

[@AndrewR10001]

Love that orange corolla...😍

[@2nuts4cars]

That car has lived a goood life...

[@diclexicschweb4748]

Corolla gang

[@raziel630]

this is probably the best autofocus i've watched.......

[@raymonddon8875]

this man really is the yoda guy!

[@jesusperez7524]

It was totally worth the wait !

[@PennywiseM3]

Larry your channel continues to get better with ever episode! Awesome 👍

[@raymonddon8875]

yup.

[@Eric06410]

That was my first car. I bought it when I was 15 from my Uncle in 1986.

[@josephjoestar5444]

I wanna see this baby go thru every terrain

[@willnzsurf]

Rod Millen still races that car here at Leadfoot Festival HillClimb here in New Zealand.

[@willnzsurf]

PAC Racing Monster Port Bridgey just laying around? Whoa!

[@jsnap1]

I've always liked the "eyelash" grills on the sides of the headlights on these KE20s

[@xNoxIdentityx]

Absolute Legend, Drive your cars people

[@Thermosmcjug]

Mike's the Flippin man! Thanks for covering the coolest stuff, and people, Larry.

[@thomaslieu224]

Have a 1973 2TC Corolla, it is running now using a SP-1 racing gasoline, leaded, no alcohol, 111 octane. It was a daily driver car for about 25 years (300,000 miles) before having engine issues. Turned out there is nothing wrong with the car, it was the California gasoline blend change that caused the problems. Need a referral for a good body shop for restoring the paint, mustard yellow.

[@miguelj11895]

One of the best builds I’ve seen on the web. Learned a lot about the sport.

[@stacywilliams6965]

Im so blown away i want to do this to my 85 celica gts to the race car from that era

[@rockervdrive]

The level of detail is insane. Down to the period correct accessories inside the car. The owner is a cool dude too!

[@NoypiTexan]

Bro this guy is a master craftsmen

[@nismox6460]

Cars are life . Mike you have the love of cars that in screen so clearly in your execution

[@nickcooper4265]

The interior gives me back to the future vibes

[@wheelheart]

You are not wrong Larry. Every Rally is racing. But not every racing is rallying. Rally is slice of racing. One type of car racing. Rally is a race isn't it? If there is competition.

[@prolificgrower7557]

@17:00 you can see the hard work larry puts in. His cap is drenched with sweat. Thanks for the awesome content

[@kristoffersumabat4635]

Part 2 or more please😁

[@Sticker-Happy]

"What do you think Lance?" Lance: "It's an amazing machine."

[@Sho_Ryu_Ken]

😁👍

[@chas4life]

Holy crap that is such a cool build.

[@jalcanites2939]

When Mike mentioned racing in the Greenhills area in the Philippines, it brought back memories when I was living back there in the 80s and the 90s. I have watched a lot of those races back in the days. The hot cars to have then were the 2TG powered Corollas, the Isuzu Gemini, and the Ford Escort. I used to have a 78 Ford Escort with minor engine work done by Lito Dulce.

[@Lindholmer5k]

I love this guy :)) finaly someone who build «museum quality» cars to be driven! Unless its actualy a historic car, they are to be enjoyed :) what the hell, i’v been grinning ear to ear through out the video, absolutly fantastic :D

[@grahamkowalchuk6998]

unbelievable car/build, one of the coolest ive ever seen. Guy is a legend

[@TheGinger15765]

This mans mentality. Why build a car to let it set. I love it.

[@TheFrancogt1]

keep this type of content and build quality going no so much all the crappy widebody cars mutant build .. this stuff is true automotive passion

[@variousvp3311]

Hey!! That’s a Vespa Rally badge!! I wonder if Toyota repurposed that badge instead of making their own. Very inspiring build overall!

[@adicursed]

Finally found another scooterboy who love retro autosport scenes. Respect and hi five mate 🖐️

[@variousvp3311]

Muhammad Adi Nugroho hey hey! ✋🏾

[@bennykramer3584]

Historical rally car, amazing maintenance....

[@johnfrancisvillamor9882]

First few minutes in the video, I think he is Filipino. Then I saw (and heard) the horns, he must be Filipino. Then I saw the flag, he is FILIPINO! Respect!. :)

[@laurencegalicia4886]

Filipino mag ingay🇵🇭🥰

[@Yomomsscknondischet]

Amor a mis amigos loa Pinoys de California, mmmuah 🌻🕊♥️

[@pedroramos4718]

what an incredible collection ! congrats man 👌 and thanks Larry to show us this amazing projects 😊

[@gilbertsusana2160]

Big brotha Mike on another level! WildCards babehhhh!!!

[@zp7126]

So beautiful!!! You have the best car show on any platform

[@nicolaicollado8112]

I love this kababayan.

[@gearheartshirts9918]

Mike’s name seemed familiar so I searched my email... he’s bought several Tosco shirts from me over the years. Makes sense :) Damn fine cars all around.

[@Apocageddon]

Kickass video. I love JDM, but this channel alone in the last couple months has made me crave old school Toyotas

[@jpreyes1028]

Ganda! Mike Muniz, Congrats pare. Sobrang ganda ng trabaho mo. Linis.

[@chapel976]

This is legitimately the nicest Rally Mango I've EVER seen.

[@thehaze1972]

Got an old rusted 1975 KE20 that wiil be very special if I ever get it done, got most parts for it just have to find the inspiration to start the project and this vid shure helped a lot. :-)

[@AliasHSW]

This channel & episode deserves and YT award 🥇 for best content

[@GiletheCarGuy]

Bad ass car. Love how detailed everything is. The only thing I'd change is flip a couple of bolts so the threads cant catch on stuff: 24:40

[@thatsoon72]

Awesome episode!

[@jonoedwards4195]

Oh Yeah what a feeling, Toymotor! Dude loves His Car. Great show thanks.

[@danzifer]

what a beauty

[@Bob-ir4lr]

Wow that nav system/timing gear is nuts

[@jusztinnemeti6380]

Beautifully done. A real dream car.

[@kempaswe4022]

The sound of dual carburetors on a tuned engine 🥰🥰🥰

[@gunthermaurer5451]

Ich liebe diese ke serie des corolla ich hatte selbst einen !!!

[@JWONG-pu8ky]

Filipino pride 🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@randallosborn2828]

I think this is my favorite episode

[@theironshepherd7777]

Incredible car.

[@SharonD369]

What a great looking car 👌 i owned a mk1 & mk2 Lotus Sunbeam back in the late 80’s and early 90’s, my mk2 was Skip Brown tuned with the loudest cherry bomb 👌👌

[@xaviergreen3382]

KZbin needs a love button cause this needs more than a like

[@jeffreydeanching2307]

Is he a Filipino, I've seen a Philippines flag in the garage....and he loves very much Bosch horn.. me all so loved Bosch horn because I've made it....all so i liked his carburetor webber....stay safe,,,i liked your channel LARRY CHEN

[@charlesstine1952]

Absolutely gorgeous and such a cool guy, great job Larry! (and obviously Mike as well)

[@miniracersus]

This is just the inspiration I needed for my st185 project

[@howardahhon7600]

Wow, I'm also speechless?!?!... 😮

[@tortellinitentacles69years99]

10:10 completely agree

[@cadescheuvront6581]

I hope when I sell my 77 Corolla it goes to a guy like him.

[@vineshnaidoo9402]

Fantastic guys

[@arn6376]

This thing idles at over 2k rpm and revs insanely fast. Wow

[@erwinrinadi1460]

Absolutely incredible