Hasegawa 20542 Tom's Corolla Levin AE101 "1993 JTC" 1/24

The Hasegawa 20542 Tom's Corolla Levin AE101 "1993 JTC" 1/24 scale plastic car model kit is a meticulously detailed miniature of a race car from the legendary Japanese Japan Touring Car Championship series from the 1993 season. This kit allows you to build one of the most recognizable racing vehicles of the modern Japanese motorsport era, making it a true treat for any car racing enthusiast and rally model collector.

Historical Background and Usage

The Toyota Corolla Levin AE101 is a car that gained recognition on racetracks during the "Japanese Touring Car Championship" (JTC) era in the early 1990s. The Tom's version was heavily modified by Tom's Racing, a company specializing in preparing Toyota cars for motorsport competitions. This model was used in the 1993 JTC season by both factory and private teams, where it competed against brands such as Nissan and Honda. The Corolla Levin AE101 stood out for its reliability, excellent handling, and dynamic naturally-aspirated engine, which enabled it to compete at the highest level of racing in that era.

Kit Features and Materials

• Model scale: 1/24
• Country of origin of the real vehicle: Japan
• Period of use: 1990s, modern era, 1993 JTC season
• Material: high-quality plastic – model designed for assembly and painting
• Manufacturer: Hasegawa – renowned Japanese model kit company
• The kit includes decals with authentic Tom's team livery and a detailed assembly manual
• Does not include glue or model paints
• Accurately reproduced bodywork, interior, wheels, exhaust system components, and racing roll cage

Category and Recommendation

This product belongs to the category: plastic car model kit. We recommend this set to both intermediate and experienced modelers who are passionate about classic Japanese motorsport, racing cars, and 1/24 scale modeling. Realistic details and high-quality craftsmanship will allow you to achieve an excellent collector's effect, and to those who enjoy customizing their model – creative fun during assembly and painting.

Difficulty Level

Assembly difficulty: 3/5 (intermediate)