1977 Toyota Celica Gt Liftback on 2040-cars
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
For sale is a 1977 Toyota Celica GT liftback.Thanks to eBay they have made it possible to resource many of the NOS parts from around the world that have gone to restore this beautiful hard to find Toyota Celica GT Liftback .This vehicle has been totally restored and slightly modified and currently has less than 500(75K on original engine)miles on a original rebuilt engine,transmission and drive train.The body was stripped down to bare metal and was painted with three coats of Toyota 202 black followed by four coats of clear.The black paint was then color sanded to a high gloss black finish.All of the panels were removed and chemically stripped to bare metal(not a bit of rust was found on any of the panels)then painted separately by Carmers body shop.The only rust on the vehicle was in the spare tire well(common) and some underneath the battery.(Both areas were addressed and repaired).The window trim,windshield,the tail lenses,license panel,rubber seals,chrome door trim,antenna mast and two of the side marker light are brand new NOS.The brake system was replaced including NOS brake calipers.All of the engine accessories including radiator,alternator,starter,drive shaft (rebuilt and balanced)etc were replaced with new components.The car has a fresh exhaust system similar to OEM.The undercarriage is as clean as the top.
To improve performance a Canon intake manifold paired with a Weber carburetor were added along with a DUI ignition system.Some of the components were polished to a high luster.(the original Asin rebuilt carburetor,distributor and intake manifold and refinished silver valve cover come with the vehicle).New KYB struts and shocks are also installed.
The interior is also brand new as well as the all interior panels and door panels were professionally redone and the seams were sewn in as opposed to heat seams as were the original.The seats were reupholstered using a Madrid grain vinyl and the center panels were in such great shape they were incorporated in the new seats.
A new carpet kit,headliner were also installed.The original rear shock covers and tail light access panel were sourced and installed to finish off the interior.
An after market sound system was professionally installed which includes a 9 series kenwood head unit,infinity speakers,a kenwood subwoofer and two amplifiers provide
music.
New Michelin Defender tires and Toyota Supra aluminum wheels were installed at the time of the restoration.
Issues:The tachometer is working sporadically and one light stays on.
However to address the tach issue,the purchase includes a brand new Speed Hut GPS speedometer and tachometer are included but not yet installed,500.00 value.
Vehicle will come with additional spare parts and 2 car covers.
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