Photo: Brad Kilwy on Facebook
Although forgotten by most, the Celica is an interesting sports car on the cheap. Production of the seventh generation – codenamed T230 – ended in 2006 after countless problems with the 2ZZ-GE developed in collaboration with Yamaha, an engine that easily revs past 8,000 rpm.
Even though it looks like a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive sports car, the Celica is actually front-wheel drive and a Corolla underneath the skin. However, this particular example of the breed is not.
Listed for sale on Facebook at $30,000 (yes, thirty grand!), the “one of none” Celica in the photo gallery has been designed and built by a Toyota engineer according to the seller, Brad Kilwy. Currently located in Texas, the car further sweetens the deal with the 3UZ-FE engine from Lexus.
In the case of the LS 430 and GS 430 from quite a number of years ago, the 4.3-liter V8 is good for 300 horsepower and 325 pound-feet of torque. The seller says we’re actually dealing with 320-plus horsepower in this application, which complies with U.S. emissions standards. For added peace of mind, the “air conditioning, air bags, and all other systems work as expected.”
But wait, there’s more! Tipping the scales at 3,025 pounds and featuring fourth-generation Supra front and rear suspension, the Celica before your eyes is also gifted with a helical limited-slip differential, 4:10 gearing, Lexus F-Sport wheels, and a stainless-steel/aluminum exhaust.
Coilovers were also added, and the seller is much obliged to confirm that top speed exceeds 130 miles per hour. What about the weight distribution? Make that 46 and 55 percent, respectively, thank you!
“All done and ready for sale,” the car only needs a transmission at the time of reporting. Brad lists the automatic option – most likely a six-speed transmission – at $29,000 while the manual costs a whopping $33k.
Edmunds says a 2003 Celica in outstanding condition is probably worth $3,000 when sold by a private party, and at the lower end of the spectrum, a rough car is $1,300 or thereabouts. Given this information, would you actually spend thirty big ones on a Celica with so many desirable upgrades?
Listed for sale on Facebook at $30,000 (yes, thirty grand!), the “one of none” Celica in the photo gallery has been designed and built by a Toyota engineer according to the seller, Brad Kilwy. Currently located in Texas, the car further sweetens the deal with the 3UZ-FE engine from Lexus.
In the case of the LS 430 and GS 430 from quite a number of years ago, the 4.3-liter V8 is good for 300 horsepower and 325 pound-feet of torque. The seller says we’re actually dealing with 320-plus horsepower in this application, which complies with U.S. emissions standards. For added peace of mind, the “air conditioning, air bags, and all other systems work as expected.”
But wait, there’s more! Tipping the scales at 3,025 pounds and featuring fourth-generation Supra front and rear suspension, the Celica before your eyes is also gifted with a helical limited-slip differential, 4:10 gearing, Lexus F-Sport wheels, and a stainless-steel/aluminum exhaust.
Coilovers were also added, and the seller is much obliged to confirm that top speed exceeds 130 miles per hour. What about the weight distribution? Make that 46 and 55 percent, respectively, thank you!
“All done and ready for sale,” the car only needs a transmission at the time of reporting. Brad lists the automatic option – most likely a six-speed transmission – at $29,000 while the manual costs a whopping $33k.
Edmunds says a 2003 Celica in outstanding condition is probably worth $3,000 when sold by a private party, and at the lower end of the spectrum, a rough car is $1,300 or thereabouts. Given this information, would you actually spend thirty big ones on a Celica with so many desirable upgrades?
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