New 1981 Toyota Celica Supra

[selavia]

1981 Toyota Celica Supra; I cannot believe the condition of this car. There were only 26,000 made. Of this generation a total of under 100,000. Of which most have been driven to death, being a Toyota. I wish I had the money:


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1981-Toyota-Supra-MUSEUM-PIECE-NEW-8-000-ORIG-MILES_W0QQitemZ160160958305QQihZ006QQcategoryZ6447QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

[Big Daddy]

That is a fine looking car Sean, but I know nothing about Celicas. Had a friend once who had a Celica Supra, I thnk it was, it was a really hot looking and running car.

 

[///M SPEED]

Wow, what a gem. It is well worth the money. Those were great cars. Good gas mileage and all. I wouldn't mind having in my garage....

 

[selavia]

That one will be worth $$ in the future. A 1979 (Introductory year) in that condition will go for probably 2-3 times the BIN.

I would love to have that in my garage... if I had the $$, I probably would have bought it, to be honest with you guys. ...But one day, hopefully.

 

[frolf]

it is missing that third pedal i like so much....

 

[Big Daddy]

it is missing that third pedal i like so much....

We could put one in for you...hehe

 

[E30m42cab]

Iv'e never seen one of those before... granted I was 2 years old when it was built, but still. That thing is in really great shape! Pretty ugly looking, but I can see why you guys would like it, I guess it would be kinda sporty. Upon some brief research (google), there have been 7 generations of Celica's!! I thought the 4th generation was the first one!! Learn something every day!

 

[tool fan]

My first car was a 70 Celica... Black, good paint, bad clutch. I loved that car. Had a top speed of 88 MPH, downhill with the sail up and the wind against its back.

 

[Doughnut]

What a fantastic example of a "original" classic!

 

[selavia]

It's actually pretty quick. The Supra had a straight 6 which could put out 115hp and 126 torque...and while that isn't much, it could go 0-60 in 8.6 seconds. Not so bad considering the era.

I had a 'beater' one (1979) that I bought for parts many years ago. It had +300k miles on it and it still ran pretty strong. I (very irresponsibly) took off the governor (back then it wasn't electronically governed) and got it up to about 120mph. Very unsafe at that speed in a +20 year old car. But it had grunt.

 

[Big Daddy]

It is clear Sean wants this car, let's pitch in and purchase it for him. We could start the "Celica for Sean" fund, I am willing to donate the first $20.00.

 

[tool fan]

I am in 20.00 here.........

 

[deutsch100]

Wow. Never would I even think a 1981 Celica was beautiful, but you just have to appreciate the condition of that car. Honestly, I have friends and family with 2007 model year cars, and this 1981 is in better condition.

I would love to speak with the owner, and ask them how it stayed so clean. Seals, rubber, wipers, interior...it really looks brand new. Amazing!

 

[selavia]

I didn't see Mike's and Dan's comment... Thanks guys. Trust me, that would make me so freaking happy.