Is the 1977 Toyota Celica liftback for sale?
This is a 77 GT Toyota Celica Liftback for sale. I bought it from the original owner who drove it until he blew the head gasket in 1982. He had it parked in a barn for 29 years until I bought it in 2011. This car is almost all stock down to the stereo.
What kind of engine does the Toyota Celica have?
In Japan, the Celica was exclusive to the Toyota Corolla Store dealer chain . Produced across seven generations, the Celica was powered by various four-cylinder engines, and bodystyles included convertibles and liftback or notchback coupés.
What are the model codes for the Toyota Celica?
The new model codes for facelift hardtop coupe were RA23 for the general worldwide market with an 18R engine or RA24 for America with a 20R engine. The liftbacks were coded RA28 and TA28 (global markets) or RA29 for the US. Also available was the TA23, which was similar to the RA23 but with the 2T engine and the TA28 offered with the 2T-B.
When did the Toyota Celica come out in Australia?
In Australia, the 1971 TA22 Celica was first released with the 1.6-liter 2T motor, as well as the TA23 in the mid-1975 and the RA23 in 1976 with only 2000 1977 RA28’s being imported, all with the 2.0-liter 18R-C motor.
When did the Toyota Celica GT come out?
The Celica GT and LT models were introduced in the US for the 1974 model year. The top-line GT included a 5-speed W-50 manual transmission, rocker panel GT stripes and styled steel wheels with chrome trim rings.
What kind of Hood does a Toyota Celica have?
The Celica RA23, TA23, RA28, and TA28 had a more distinctive bulged hood which was lacking in the TA22 or RA20/21 coupé and in the TA27 and RA25 liftback but was factory in 1975 on the North American RA22 Celica to accommodate the larger 20R motor.
When did the Toyota 20R engine come out?
Introduced in 1975 in the Celica, Corona, and Half-ton Pickup, the 20R engine used a semi-hemispherical head design for optimal fuel-burning and power generation at high rpm; it was however designed to meet and beat emissions standards as well, without the power-sapping add-ons other manufacturers were resorting to.