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1980 Toyota Celica Sunchaser on 2040-cars

Year:1980 Mileage:94000 Color: Black /
 Black with multi color pattern
Location:

Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Birmingham, Alabama, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Manual
Body Type:Coupe
Engine:2.2L 2189CC l4 GAS SOHC Naturally Aspirated
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
Year: 1980
Interior Color: Black with multi color pattern
Make: Toyota
Number of Cylinders: 4
Model: Celica
Trim: GT Coupe 2-Door
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: RWD
Mileage: 94,000
Options: Targa, Convertible
Sub Model: Gt
Exterior Color: Black
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

This is a rare 1980 Sunchaser and everything works.  This is a 33 year old car that is by no means perfect.  Please dont email asking if it has dings and scratches, yes it does, the paint is original and is weak.  This is a fun car to drive and be different it is not a show car.  That being said here is a list of everything that has been replaced on the car:  New -vinyl on targa, convertible and convertible boot, tires, front rotors and pads, rear shoes, clutch master cylinder, fuel pump, fuel filter, distributor, spark plugs and wires, many new hoses, gaskets and vacuum lines, all new fluids and a rebuilt carburetor, A/C has been converted to R134a and is cold.  Now for the bad:  The power steering motor leaks a little and I have a new one but probably will not install it before selling.  The paint is weak and has one small spot of surface rust that has been covered with primer(I tried to show in the picture).  It has not rusted through! ( There is no rust damage anywhere on the car) Chrome trim pieces should be replaced along with some weatherstripping.  The car is not completely waterproof and Im sure most never were but has no major leaks.  I keep it under a cover just to be safe. Upholstery has some tears or holes, its original (tried to show the largest one in picture) and carpet is ok but not great.  One speed on A/C heater fan does not work, 2 other speeds are fine.  I also have a front end rebuild kit with new bushings, springs and struts that I will sell with the car.  The car drives and tracks straight but I bought them on a closeout and felt it would be good to replace after 33 years.  Just like most people I never found the time to do it.   I bought the car to drive on weekends but new baby means no time for toys.  Again the car runs and drives fine for such an old car and I drove it home 200 miles when I bought it before everything was replaced.  I have the original owners manuel and 2 service manuels along with a Motor Trend magazine featuring the 1980 Sunchaser as well.  The car is supposed to be original miles and was in storage for many years.  My local mechanic had no reason to doubt the miles but these are only 5 digit odometers so there is no way to be sure.  I have covered everything I can think of but feel free to ask a question before bidding.  Winner must make arrangements to pick up vehicle within 2 weeks of end of auction.  Purchase must be made in person with cash or at your bank in the Birmingham/Hoover AL area.

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