just bought mine yesterday rona Se also my first...well 2nd actually but considered 1st as I bought it with my own "breads"(heww..pagod at tiyaga sa pagiipon plus the ever kontrabidang GF..Finally!! wooohooo!)
my 1st ride was given by my dad a 78 celeste but was sold by my folks around 9 or 8 years ago can't remember. It works good so far no hik-ups as of now (keeping fingers cross) its 5speed as well lucky me (hehehe) kaya ayus yung hataw di bitin. Body not much needs repainting but hindi naman ako maselan kaya ayus na muna yon! I'm just not sure whether its 12r engine or what I've research so far they say its a 3A-U (for the T-140 1982 - 1987) but judging with the appearance as of most ronas and cressidas I saw its a 12r? Anyway Cheers to all of you guys and to my fellow corona owner here! Best of luck sa pag rerestore!