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Toyota Celica · 2nd gen (1978–1981)

1981 Toyota Celica

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What it came with

  • 2.4L four (22R)1,2

    97 hp, the engine of the Toyota pickup · 1981

Transmissions
5-speed manual3, Automatic4,1
Drivetrains
Rear-wheel drive3
Trims
ST4,1, GT4,1
Packages
Liftback body1,4, GTA 10th Anniversary (1981)1, Griffith Sunchaser (1979–1981)1

Rare finds

Rare trims, packages and options to look out for, and whether finding one is good news.

  • Rare GTA 10th Anniversary Package

    The Celica's 10th anniversary edition, for 1981 only1

  • Rare Griffith Sunchaser Package

    Over 2,000 converted, by Wikipedia1

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (Toyota Celica)
  2. Hagerty (seven generations)
  3. The Autopian (1979 Celica)
  4. Curbside Classic (1980 GT)