This 1981 Toyota Celica GT liftback was sold new at Toyota of Frankfort, Kentucky, and is finished in Orange Metallic over tan vinyl upholstery. The car is powered by a 2.4-liter inline-four paired with a five-speed manual transmission, and it is equipped with air conditioning, a sunroof, and factory radio with a cassette player. Service in preparation for sale have included replacing the inner and outer tie rods and changing the oil.
The carbureted 2.4-liter 22R inline-four was factory rated at 96 horsepower and 129 lb-ft of torque. An oil change was performed in preparation for the sale. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a five-speed manual transmission. The exhaust mid-pipe and muffler have been replaced.
Manufacturer’s literature is included in the sale.
The second-generation Celica was offered between 1978 and 1981, and this final-year example is finished in Orange Metallic (394) with brushed accents on the B-pillars.
The car retains US-market impact bumpers and lighting, and is equipped with a steel sunroof.
Recent service have included lubricating the sunroof track as well as replacing the windshield wipers and the rear liftgate struts.
Factory 14″ wheels wear polished trim rings along with 185/65 Goform G520 and Doral SDL 65A tires.
Braking is handled by power-assisted discs up front and drums out back.
The 2+2 cabin is upholstered in tan vinyl with brown piping along with matching door panels, carpets, and floor mats.
Amenities include air conditioning, a digital clock, and a factory AM/FM radio with a separate cassette player.
A four-spoke steering wheel frames an 85-mph speedometer and a tachometer along with gauges for oil pressure, voltage, fuel level, and coolant temperature.
The five-digit mechanical odometer shows 25k miles.
