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81 Toyota Rare Convertible Restomod 2dr Rwd 5spd 22r on 2040-cars

Year:1981 Mileage:245417
Location:

Dallas, Texas, United States

Dallas, Texas, United States
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Bought from neighbor 10 yrs ago, who bought it new from the dealership; always a Dallas car. Garage-kept, but I’m moving and downsizing, so garage is gone. “The Toy” must go too. Great for high schooler or college kid. Attention getter, conversation starter, chick magnet. Antique plates—exempt from TX emissions inspection. Collectible: NADA book value (“average retail” $4,425) rose twice during the past half year after being flat for 10 years. One of 900 converted by American Custom Coachworks in Beverly Hills, CA. Read history at http://howards.hubpages.com/hub/1981-Celica-Convertible

The basics: Celica, 2-dr, 2+2, 4-cyl 22R, 2-bbl carb, pwr steering, pwr brakes, frt disc brakes, 5-spd manual, RWD, live axle, compact spare, documentation. Conversion from new coupe to convertible w/ added frame stiffening.

Upgrades: Adjustable brake proportioning valve, braided stainless steel brake hoses, Addco sway bar, dead pedal, Kenwood stereo. Removed: CA smog controls, A/C, w/s washer. Mild customizing: Supra alloy rims, Recaro Supra seats (10-way driver w/ lumbar & 8-way pax), custom console, blacked-out chrome, deleted trim and emblems, front parking lights converted to Euro-look turn signals.

The good: Refurbished, repainted, reupholstered. Everything works—no rattles. Fresh: head job, water pump, thermostat, spark plugs & wires, radiator cored. Recent: battery, 5k mi on wide Bridgestone tires, master cylinder, belts, idler bearing, shifter bushings, end links, tie rod ends, pitman arm, U-joint, upholstery, top.

The bad: All convertibles leak in heavy rain (on the other hand, the windshield alone deflects a light sprinkle above 60 mph). Oil drip since last oil change (estimate 1 hr labor). Exhaust manifold gasket leak (estimate 3 hr labor)—just affects the sound. No A/C—it’s a convertible, duh!

Buyer is urged to make visual inspection because it’s 33 yrs old, 245k miles, rare and modified.

Payment accepted by PayPal or cash. Deposit of US$500 required within 48 hrs of auction close. Final payment due within 7 days of auction close.

Buyer responsible for vehicle pick-up or shipping.

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