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1971 Toyota Celica

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Koich

9 posts

Here is my 1971 Toyota Celica. Since I’m Japanese, I sort of consider myself “JDM” lol and I didn’t want to go that route. Didn’t have the patience to stick with authentic parts either. So here’s my interpretation of a first gen Celica in the 21st century:

Front view

F20C motor and tranny swap

S2000 digital cluster, AEM ECU and serial guages + Sparco buckets and 10pt cage

Carbon hood from “Restored” in Japan (www.restored.jp)

Complete upgraded suspension components with AE86 aftermarket goodies.

Slammed for looks only right now.

“One Tail” taillights, OG Cali number

Japanese Classic Car Show last year

OSS!

Hope this car serves as a stimulant for those sleeping projects!!


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toyotageek

2 posts

Sweet ride Koich!

OS meets the 21st century!


Mattey_64

7 posts

Love it. It’s perfect. Everything you could ever want in a celica. When I was looking at getting a new project, there was a ‘77 up for sale locally. It was a little out of my price range, I should have tried harder to get it, but I ended up with my 71 crown instead. I’ve always like the early celicas too, the notch back is better looking than the fast back IMO. The front end looks so similar to my 620, that’s the other reason I want one. They’d look good sitting beside each other in my drive way lol.


Koich

9 posts

Hey Mattey,

Thanks. I would love to have a late 60’s Crown myself. Make it into a clean cruiser.
In highschool, many of my friends had 620’s, so I’m very familiar with those too.
Great cars. My dream is to be able to open my garage and have my Celica and
a 510 sitting there. I’m 50% there! :)


EVVL_SE-R

4 posts

Wow! That is a great looking Celica. I love it!


Koich

9 posts

Thanks EVVL_SE-R. Not for the purist, but sure is fun to drive and care free. :)


Oldschoolcebu

3 posts

Awesome Celica keep it up


ShaddowEdge

4 posts

The ride looks great. WHats the point of having an old skool sports car if you can’t make it go as good as the market can provide? Thats what I say. Spent ages mucking around with older cars and in the end I thought, I want the style but modern power, so I too am going that route as you have. No other way to live the dream.


amiel_TA22

1 post

like your tailights… are those still available in some shops?


tbtgt4chino

12 posts

sweet car im loving it


s0ulstar

44 posts

sweet celica! IMHO, you just need two minor modifications..

1. Ditch the s2000 cluster and integrate the Digi Dash from the supra
2. throw a 1J in it. ; ]


nozfera2

2 posts

neat ride…hope my project ends up atleast close to this one


astigGT

1 post

Watta Nice.. keep it up


bluemister2

6 posts

beautiful!! I’ve always wanted an old celica. 1st gen.


kidrotary

1 post

Duuude! it’s Sick!


cool ride sir..hope to have one too…


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