It's not the face value when it comes to AE86s. It's more of the
intrinsic value. Sure a porsche would have a higher face value, but
what's the point of owning a porsche? Some people buy and keep
their AE86s swee swee is because they remember when they first saw
Initial D, their first step to the world of underground (mountain)
racing and drifting, that's what makes the AE86 so valuable. Not
value, rareness. Anyone can drive a porche.. But the AE86 has such
a rich history.
I give you simple comparison la. If you drive a 70s porsche down
Orchard Road, people will probably ignore you or if they're mean,
laugh at you for having the guts to drive a 35 year old car. If you
drive an AE86, it will definately turn heads. People will stop and
look at the car, if not the driver.