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Old 07-17-2014, 03:33 PM   #1
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Toyota Celica GT

So I was never really into the car scene until the past year or two, but I often see Celicas still roaming the streets and always knew that they were somewhat "sporty". Did the Celica ever have the same allure and attractiveness as the BRZ/FRS back in its prime?

When I first saw a BRZ I was impressed, fascinated, and knew I wanted one in the future. I don't ever recall being as intrigued with the Celica - in my opinion I often overlooked it, or never noticed it. Sometimes I think they look nice, but then I stare at them a little longer and lose interest - especially the rear tail lights.

I already believe that the 86 will leave a legacy, but do you think the Celica ever had anything going for it?
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Old 07-17-2014, 03:39 PM   #2
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The only Celicas that had soul to me where when it was still RWD, after all, it spawned the Supra.
Those late 70's Celica GTs and early 80's Celica GT-S will always make me look twice. I would love to get my hands on one again.

edit: if i could get one of these... especially in white, I would not trade/sell it. I love me some 22RE engine.

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The Celica GT4 was pretty sweet!
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The Celica GT4 was pretty sweet!
I agree. The GT-Fours were used in Toyota's rally efforts, and those are fun cars, just very hard to find.
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Seems like alot more love for the Pre-90s Celicas. Shame that you don't really see them on the road nowadays. They are much more appealing than the newer versions!
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The GT-Four's are amazing cars. This is a local's here in STL



He did the full conversion (GT-Four RC)

Only 1,700 ever imported, 34 per state to reach the states

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The FR-S/BRZ to me is basically a glorified Celica. FT-1 being the Supra.
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The GT-Four's are amazing cars. This is a local's here in STL



He did the full conversion (GT-Four RC)

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The FR-S/BRZ to me is basically a glorified Celica. FT-1 being the Supra.
If you're talking about the 70's/80's celicas above then yes I totally agree.

The FWD Celicas live on in the TC, not sure why that's so hard for people to swallow...
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I had a 1982 celica GTS as my first car.. it was automatic but still loved it!
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The 1971-74 Celicas are excellent. I would not hesitate to get into another. In my opinion, they are one of the best classic cars to drive. :-)
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