Highlights
- Imported from France
- Original condition vehicle, stored inside
- Factory standard specification
- Engine running well after spark plug replacement
- Ready and waiting for restoration
The Appeal
The 3rd-gen Celica is a suitably grand entry point into Japanese sports cars. With handsome period styling, sharp performance and impressive dynamics, it's little wonder they became so enormously popular. Perfectly balanced, incredibly agile and capable of impressive turns of speed - it ticked all of the boxes in the 80s, and still captures the hearts nearly fifty years later.
This example is a fine left-hand drive car that's ready and waiting for restoration. Originally considered for parts, it was deemed too good to break and now presents an opportunity for someone looking to restore a factory-standard Celica to its former glory.
This example is a fine left-hand drive car that's ready and waiting for restoration. Originally considered for parts, it was deemed too good to break and now presents an opportunity for someone looking to restore a factory-standard Celica to its former glory.
History and Paperwork
- Imported from France, with duty and taxes still to be paid
- Originally considered for parts but deemed too good to break
- No current registration tax book, only original French documentation
- Was previously listed as a non-runner
- No service history available
The Condition
- In need of restoration
- Some areas repaired by duct tape
- Some corrosion, blistering and holing here and there
- Boot lid requires attention in particular
- Underside carries some surface wear, but still appears solid
- Interior appears in good original order
- Factory standard specification
- Seats in fine overall condition
- Instruments clean and legible
The Mechanics
- 2.0-litre 4-cylinder engine
- Manual transmission with 5 gears
- Very mechanically standard
- The vendor reports that following a spark plug replacement, the car is now running
- They further add that it starts first time
- Of course, some restorative work will be needed before returning the car to the road proper
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