3. Toyota AE86
Introduced in 1983, the Toyota AE86 was initially designed as a simple, affordable coupe. Its lightweight, rear-wheel-drive configuration and tunable 4A-GE engine made it a favorite among driving enthusiasts. The AE86’s popularity soared with its central role in the anime and manga series ‘Initial D,’ where protagonist Takumi Fujiwara delivers tofu in his father’s AE86, honing his drifting skills on mountain roads. This portrayal cemented the AE86’s status as a drifting icon and cultural symbol. (en.wikipedia.org)