The aw11 is a decent car as well. I take back what I said in the post before about the 2800gt celica. Its actually a very neat car. It sounds nice with a sports exhaust and handles well with some suspension tuning. It still doesnt have enough top end but I like it now. I think It'd be a great 'ring car...
also, the 83 nissan 300zx is a good similar car.
The AE86 is also a decent car. Underpowered but lightweight which is what I like.
Its really a shame older Hondas arent in the game. The 1g integra, the 4g civic hatch/sedan, the 2g integra, the late 80s accord, the early 90s accord, the mid 90s accord, the late 80s prelude, the 3g/4g civic wagon...
I could think up so many cool things to do with them...