You simply do not see many of these on the road, let alone in the condition that this one is in. 1971 that seems like an age away, just image what that car has been through and what changes have occurred around it over those long years.
In technology terms cars have come a long way in both design and in the way that they are manufactured, yet at the time, this Toyota Celica had a style that is cool and modern, despite being thirty eight years old its lines could have been drawn on a car design a few years ago.
This type car is going to be challenge, first is the lack of parts and second there are so many over the forty or so years that this car has been around millions of people have a connection with it, they may have owned one or maybe their parents owned one. Whatever the reason this car has history that goes back over the generations and the owner of this car is going to have to put up with being stopped and told about it, but isn’t that what owning these cars is all about?
SPECIFICATIONS
Power
F20C motor/6speed swap from a 2001 Honda S2000
Custom fab engine/tranny crossmember
Custom fab rack and pinion steering from AE72; Custom fab one piece drive shaft
Integrated digi cluster from 2001 Honda S2000
AEM EMS ECU; MODIFRY digi temp gauge adaptor
AEM custom intake
AEM oil cap
Greddy oil catch can
HONDATA intake gasket
Custom fab AFCO Hotrod radiator
Moon Eyes rad cap
Magnaflow exhaust
Brakes & Suspension
Ground Control coil-overs on shortened AE86 strut housings
Adjustable lower control arms
Adjustable outer tie rods
Adjustable TC rods; Turn Six front sway bar
Adjustable 4 link system
Adjustable lat rod bar
Adjustable strut tower bar
Custom camber plates
Custom NRCA’s
Wilwood 320MM BBK’s/stainless steel brake lines/AE86 brake booster and master cylinder
Adjustable Tokico Illuminas on all four corners
AE86 rear end conversion
All rubber bushings replaced with hiem joints
Paint
Toyota Spectre Blue Mica
Inside
Custom fab 8 point roll cage
2001 Toyota Celica GTS seats
Greddy counter weight shift knob
Ground
Konig wheels
Falken tires
HID headlamps
Source [Carbon8 Mag]
Auto Sharp Touch-Up Paint Toyota All Years All Colours
Product Features
Easily Touch-up and Repair Chips And Scratches
Paint Is Automatically Dispensed Through Felt Tip
Each Pen Is Made To Order
Featured In Exclusive Motoring Catalogs
Product Description
If you are looking for precision application of precisely colour matched paint to your automobile then this product is a must. Each Paint Pen is mixed to the precise colour code of your vehicle, and made only after you place your order. Please carefully verify the year, make, and model of your car, together with the manufacturer’s paint code from the data plate under the hood or on the door jam. Your custom matched paint pen along with application instructions will arrive in about 10 days after the order is placed. These pens use the same durable urethane enamel as the factory automakers. And the very fine felt tip pen-style applicator gives you much more control than ordinary, uneven and messy brush retouching. Easily retouch and blend in chips, scratches, and road rash on your fine automobile.
Priced at $14.79
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SPEC (ST194-4 CELICA) Import Stage 4 – 4 Pad Clutch Kits – 1.9L
Product Features
Cars with dual mass flywheel will come with unsprung disc.
Most kits come with pilot bearing, throw out bearing and alignment tool.
Toyota Celica (70-72)
1.9L
Product Description
Built for the (70-72) Toyota Celica… For heavily modified import engines or engines of any modification level being used in the above driving environments, where an instantaneous engagement and light weight are beneficial. Not street-friendly due to harsh engagement. High clamp pressure plate, 4 puck carbon semi-metallic friction with high torque rigid hub and carrier assembly, tool kit and some include throw out bearing.
Priced at $308.44
Source [Amazon]
i think it is the best car , i just love to drive it