1973 Toyota Celica

Coupe

4-Cylinder

Manual

CA864483

Clear

Gasoline

The car is designated as a 1st generation Celica - a series which Toyota had initially targeted to be a more affordable alternative to its sports car, the 2000GT. The body and under chassis are all remarkably original with no evidence of body work, patchwork cut-up restoration that are common to most restored Celicas of the same vintage today. The exterior bright work is excellent. The front and rear bumpers which are iconic trademarks to these cars are both immaculate with no unsightly dings. Equally, the interior is pristine and complete. The paint work, although no longer the original factory paint, is high quality and pristine and retains the factory original color red. The body is all metal; no bondo, with paint meter reading ranging only 7-10 all around. It is a California car and I still have the original California blue plate. Car is powered by an era correct 2000cc 18RG engine which is a very desirable DOHC engine variant that Yamaha developed for Toyota. The 18RG is similar but more powerful than the Yamaha developed 1600cc engines found in Celica 1600 GT/GTVs sold outside the USA. The 18RG is mated to a W58 5-speed manual transmission that shifts and downshifts precisely and effortlessly. The engine is fed through dual twin choke side draft Weber DCOEs. The temperamental original Mikuni Solex twin choke carburetors were replaced during my ownership in favor of twin Weber DCOE to achieve more power, better idling, acceleration and better overall fuel consumption and reliability. It has ground control coil over suspension for better handling. Wheel and tires are excellent all around. It has no annoying electrical gremlins that plague older cars having been re-loomed prior to my ownership. Brand new TRD wires and cap. The exhaust is brand new from hi-rise stainless steel header out to the stainless side exit pipes. It was properly dialed in by renowned Toyota Performance Tuning shop TOYSPORT, an authority in the installation, servicing, tuning, and sales of vintage 18RG engines and parts.A non-refundable $500 deposit via Paypal is due within 48 hours of auction close. Full balance payment is due within 7 days of auction end. Serious bidders only, please. Inspections prior to bidding are welcome. Buyer is responsible for arranging pickup and shipping from North Hollywood, CA.