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A 1977 Toyota Celica GT coupe with a five-speed manual and a full overhaul is offered at no reserve, with spare parts, manuals and a clean Tennessee title.
By Edward Beaumont · 3 min read
A 1977 Toyota Celica GT coupe, refurbished by its current owner, is being offered at no reserve, with 46,000 miles on the odometer and a range of spare parts and documentation included in the sale. The car is finished in Light Blue Metallic over aged black vinyl and is powered by a 2.2-liter inline-four paired with a five-speed manual transmission.
The seller bought the Celica in 2024 from the reported original owner and carried out a substantial restoration. The body was reportedly stripped to bare metal, rust remediation was performed, and the car was refinished in Light Blue Metallic (861) that same year. Quad LED headlights, hood vents, bright trim, chrome bumpers and polished twin exhaust outlets are among the exterior details. Window, door and trunk seals were replaced during the build, and uninstalled exterior trim is included in the sale. Close-up photographs of the paint and body gaps are shown in the listing gallery.
Mechanically, the 20R engine was factory rated at 96 horsepower and 120 lb-ft of torque and is fitted with a two-barrel carburetor, electronic ignition and a custom exhaust system. Work under current ownership included overhauling the engine, transmission, suspension and brakes. Service in 2024 covered the carburetor and air conditioning compressor, along with the crankshaft seals, water pump, coolant hoses, intake and exhaust gaskets, valve cover gasket, ignition coil, distributor rotor and cap, ignition wires, spark plugs, air filter and engine mounts. The transmission was resealed, and the clutch master cylinder, clutch and transmission mounts were replaced.
Braking is handled by power-assisted front discs and rear drums, and the brake master cylinder, hoses, rotors, pads, drums and shoes were all replaced in 2024. The car rides on silver-finished 15-inch MST alloy wheels with polished lips, fitted with Accelera tires.
Inside, the front bucket seats wear aftermarket covers over worn factory upholstery, and a rear bench trimmed in black vinyl completes the seating. A replacement headliner and carpets are installed. Equipment includes air conditioning, crank windows and a retro-style stereo. A Grant steering wheel frames a 125-mph speedometer and an 8,000-rpm tachometer, while an analog clock and auxiliary gauges for fuel level and coolant temperature sit in the centre stack.
The sale includes spare and removed parts, owner’s and service manuals, and a clean Tennessee title in the seller’s name. Patch panels on the floor pans and in-process photographs of the build are included in the gallery.
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