1976 Toyota Celica

GT Coupe

2.2L 2189CC L4 GAS SOHC Naturally Aspirated

Manual

RA24045472

Clear

Gasoline

1976 Toyota Celica GT coupe. I would call this a barn find but its more like a cool old car that was dug out of a over packed senior citizens garage. It was purchased new in Oklahoma and brought to the Pacific North West when they were transferred by the military in the 80's. It was used by the same family until mid 90s as a daily driver for a work vehicle and as a second car. During that era the family purchased a new car making this car the back up car that was used rarely and eventually was engulfed in a overgrown garage. I was told of the cars existence thru word of mouth and purchased it from the couple. After a bit of manipulating out of the garage this very clean example of 70s Japanese automobile history was set to rejoin the world. I was very amazed how non molested the car was and that the couple had taken very nice car of the interior and still having original running gear and a extra clean interior. Upon towing it home I commenced on getting it fired up. After a bit of probing I changed all the fluids out and discovered the fuel pump was in need of repair. A fresh battery, fuel pump and crossed fingers I started her up. A quick couple of pumps on the accelerator and the GT roared to life. a nice smooth chocked idle giving way a smooth warmed idle. The Engine compartment is all original down to factory air pump and alternator, air conditioning. The interior is looks to be well cared for no rips in seats or cracks in dash. All gauges works including factory digital analysis monitor. Factory Am-FM still works. All lights are working and the key on buzzer also. So the time came to take her for a ride. After airing up a low tire I pulled out of my driveway. The GT rolled right up to 55 shitting smoothly thru all five gears. The Pirelli P44s that were installed in the 80s on the GT sport wheels, were a bit stiff and flat spotted, They have since been replaced. I can say I was pleased how well the car performed for not seeing the road in nearly 20 years . After inspection the car is really clean and original. The car has just turned 101k miles. Some were the car was repainted and is very faded. There is very little rust on this car. A small spot on lip of trunk lid and a couple small bubbled spot under the vinyl top. The underside is clean and rust free. Still has its factory exhaust system including muffler and exhaust system. In a nutshell this car in a clean example and would make a very easy restoration for someone that wants a all original type 70s Celica. It runs and drives great and deserves to go to a enthusiast that would appreciate it. Please bid on it with the idea it has been off the road for twenty plus years and still has factory hoses and misc, so I wouldn't recommend buying with the idea that your going to drive it across country upon purchase. Has been regularly locally driven for the past year without problem but that's what I can attest to. If I can give you any more information I would be happy to. I really don't know much more than what I have spoken of prior and don't claim to be have vast knowledge of Celica line. The car is being offered locally in tandem with the auction so I reserve the right to end the auction without notice. Transport/Shipping is 100% the responsibility of purchaser and I will within reasonable request make it ready for pick up. Bidders with no feed back would be asked to contact me before bidding . Good Luck and Thanks for looking. NO FIRST TIME BIDDERS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNLESS YOU CONTACT ME FIRST FOR VERIFICATION BY EMAIL.... $500.00 DEPOSIT DUE VIA PAYPAL WITHIN 24 HOURS UPON AUCTION ENDING......FULL PAYMENT REQUIRED WITHIN 7 DAYS OF AUCTION CLOSE VIA MONEY ORDER/ CASHIERS CHECK OR CASH IN PERSON BUYER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR VEHICLE PICK UP OR SHIPPING ARRANGEMENTS....I CAN LEAVE VEHICLE OFF AT LOCAL SHIPPING LOCATIONS. On Sep-28-14 at 16:25:31 PDT, seller added the following information: Link to YouTube video of car started and running: http://youtu.be/nSU_VL5IHOI