Early Toyota Celicas

[whitey01]

Whatever happened to those Toyota Celicas from I think 1970 to 1977 they're all gone I only see them once in a blue moon

[]2eDeYe]

They're around.

 

 

 

 

Those years weren't sold in great numbers, and they are prone to rust severely and quickly. Even the later years up to 82 are getting harder to find. 

 

sure miss our 78. :D

 

[whitey01]

Wow the Mustang does look like a Celica I never noticed that

[banzai510(hainz)]

guys like you owned them and didn't know how to adjust the points. stop running and took to the dump.

 

Ok just a joke butyou know where Im going with this one.

 

They were good cars. Most die of neglect by owners and move up to Lexus when given a chance.

 

Datsun are only around cause Datsun owners are hoarders that's why they still plentiful in back yards.  but still suffer from neglect ,lack of money and knowledge (usually meaning young entry level car mechnics)

 

tHE TRUCKS SEEMS TO SURVIVE LONGER even dough the motors are close to the same if not the same

 

In Australia this is a diffent story. Tons of Datsun still on the road ,Toyats and Old Rotary Mazdas. Landcruisers and Nissan Patrols.

[Dolomite]

I wish I never let my ‘75 Celica go. I learned how to drive “spiritedly” in that car, it was fun as hell on our dirt road. In fact, that and my step dads ‘73 were what got me into old imports to begin with. He used to take us to the local grocery store and sit us on a bench on the sidewalk, then do doughnuts and drift around till the tires told us it was time to go.

[whitey01]

But there is still hope for me because I still have a couple

 

In 1986 I sold my 69 Camaro for $250

 

I even gave away my two door Dodge Dart

 

I even wish I had my 1987 Suzuki Samurai that I had for 25 years I just got rid of that 2013

 

Gosh in the nineties I gave away my 81 Celica all the stupid things I've done

[]2eDeYe]

Wow the Mustang does look like a Celica I never noticed that

 

Correction, the Celica looks a lot like the Mustang.

In fact, if you look at most 70's Japanese cars they are all some sort of amalgamation or reinterpretations of 60's US cars. One of the things I like about them :)

[racerx]

Back in the days, I had a 75 coupe.  The lift backs were very cool but they need to get smog.  Yes, they did copy American cars.  Check out the early mustang 65 bumpers and they look like the Celica, "smiley" bumpers.

[vicdat]

Don't forget the 4th gens with the G motors and some w/ AllTrac and turbo haha

Vicdat

[DanielC]

This may be a little bit of brand bias, but I really believe in the early 1970's, Datsun made much better cars and trucks across the whole model line than Toyota.

Compare a 521 to a Hilux truck.  Compare a Corolla to a 510.  Compare a Celica to a 240Z.

 

Oh and Honda, they had the N600.

[whitey01]

This may be a little bit of brand bias, but I really believe in the early 1970's, Datsun made much better cars and trucks across the whole model line than Toyota.

Compare a 521 to a Hilux truck. Compare a Corolla to a 510. Compare a Celica to a 240Z.

 

Oh and Honda, they had the N600.

You're right about Datsuns better

early 70s Celicas did look sexy and whenever I saw one especially at night I knew there would be a hot girl inside driving so it's speed up to take a look.

[terolla]

https://www.copart.com/lot/30186818

[hosestop@msn.com]

A customer is trying to sell me a 69 Corolla but I am carred up.

[mhub91]

Correction, the Celica looks a lot like the Mustang.

In fact, if you look at most 70's Japanese cars they are all some sort of amalgamation or reinterpretations of 60's US cars. One of the things I like about them :)

 

So true.....

[mhub91]

This may be a little bit of brand bias, but I really believe in the early 1970's, Datsun made much better cars and trucks across the whole model line than Toyota.

Compare a 521 to a Hilux truck.  Compare a Corolla to a 510.  Compare a Celica to a 240Z.

 

Oh and Honda, they had the N600.

 

To most people, Toyota didnt even matter until the late 80s and then finally they won over American in the 1990s.

[vicdat]

The 70's Toyotas were a bit porkier and over engineered than the D's. Also the earlier Toy engines were usually just one step behind in technology and power....

 

Vicdat

[G-Duax]

Just wish I had one.....

Would rather stick my 7M all motor into something a little lighter than my Tokyo Taxi (Cressida).

 

 

I'd figure out a way to put an IRS under it.

 

Asked my son about putting it in an older Z-car, and he said NO!

[DaBlist]

Had a 72,73,&76

 

Parts are scarce and people want big money for crappy used parts.

Only buy a clean and complete one.

[Mister Vengeance]

My 77 Celica I call "Payback" I built..

 

 

 

[nl320what]

Love and will always regret selling my 77 Celica GT Liftback,  awesome cars except for the ESP would spout out false issues.

 

Battle lines between Dats and Toys from the 60s-80's, are pretty even but the Datsun set itself apart with the 510 for the win.

[racerx]

More parts are available for Datsuns. Had both, although I liked the 20r toy engine. That engine screams and Torquey for a 2.2.

[terolla]

https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/d/rare-1977-toyota-celica/6616458455.html

RARE 1977 Toyota Celica Liftback GT RA29 5PD Flared 15x9/10 Project - $4999 (Renton Wa)

[thisismatt]

Bam!

 

https://springfield.craigslist.org/ctd/d/1973-toyota-celica-st-coupe/6611414007.html

[5dimer34]

That car is sick