Toyota Celica For Sale

Toyota Celica For Sale

Immortalized by movies and computer games, the Toyota Celica is one of those JDM all-time greats. This iconic four-cylinder powered two-door sports car was made over seven generations, between 1971 and 2006. The Celica was created from Toyota Carina underpinnings and debuted in late 1970. It was made as a coupe as well as a 3-door hatchback, called the liftback. The North American market received the liftback later, for the 1976–1977 model years. That’s why if you want a true JDM first-gen Celica, the 2-door coupe is the one to get.

The second generation ran between 1978 and 1981. It came as both a coupe and a liftback, while the U.S. market even got a Targa variant. Meanwhile, the JDM market could pick from over 70 configurations. By 1979, a facelift was introduced, replacing the circular headlamps with rectangular ones.

1982 saw the third generation arrive with sharper wedge-style lines. The liftback and coupe were joined by a convertible in the U.S. market, built by the American Sunroof Company. The model received a facelift for 1984 and gained retractable headlamps. Meanwhile, in Japan, the legendary 4A-GE engine made its appearance in the Celica.

1986 marked the debut of the fourth generation with a complete redesign. The car’s styling and layout changed significantly, as the Celica transitioned to front-wheel drive. However, Toyota also offered the GT-Four all-wheel-drive turbo variant for select markets, including the United States. This performance theme continued with the fifth generation in 1990, which sharpened up the styling and boosted performance. The turbocharged 3S-GTE variant could now make up to 200 horsepower, offering thrilling road and rally performance.

The sixth generation of 1994 brought fresh styling with a distinctive front end featuring four circular headlamps. Anti-lock brakes and airbags were now standard on most models. While the U.S. market no longer received the GT-Four, this halo variant continued for Japan and select other regions.

The seventh generation, introduced in 1999 for the 2000 model year, was the final Celica. It remained a front-wheel-drive car, with no GT-Four or turbocharged versions. Instead, buyers could choose between two 1.8-liter engines, the more powerful one being a high-revving 190-horsepower variant. In Japan, a limited edition with 200 horsepower was released. By 2006, after 35 years and seven generations, the Celica bowed out from the world stage as one of Toyota’s most beloved sports cars.

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