Rare, 7th-gen Toyota Celica sports car available for sale: Cheaper than a Honda City
Celica was a very important sports in for Toyota. The Japanese manufacturer had introduced Celica in the market as a competition to the cars like Ford Mustang in the international market. They even introduced the car to WRC and won several times. Toyota had introduced seven generations of Celica in the market before it was discontinued. The 2-door sports car is now very rare and is definitely a car that an enthusiasts would love to have in his or her garage. Last week we had featured a six generation Celica which was up for sale and today, we have a seventh gen Toyota Celica sports car which is available in the used car market for sale.
The advertisement for this Toyota Celica is actually published by a seller from Kalol, Gujarat. The car seen here is a seventh and the last generation Toyota Celica in silver shade. The Toyota Celica has a contemporary design because of which the car does not look outdated even today. From the images, it looks like the current owner has taken good care of the car. There are no major dents or scratches on the car. The production for Toyota Celica had started in 1999 and the one seen here in the advertisement is a 2001 model sports car.
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The main reason why Celica had become a popular car among car enthusiasts was because of the Toyota badge. Toyoa cars were known for for their reliability in comparison to some of their American rivals. In comparison to the older generation Celica, the seventh generation was the most futuristic looking one. It had sharp and sleek design which gave it a modern look. This 7th gen Toyota Celica is still capable of turning heads on the street.
The seventh gen Celica has a pointed and aggressive looking front with a sharp headlamps. There is a bonnet scoop and a Toyota badge is placed between the headlamps. The Celica has a coupe like design when we look at the side profile. The owner of this Celica has replaced the stock wheel for aftermarket units. The 2-door design of the Celica gives it a distinct look. The sloping roof goes and meets the bonnet where there is a decent looking spoiler.
The car looks neat from every angle. Even the interiors on this car look simple but, well maintained. The car gets sports car like bucket seats at the front. There is a seat at the back but, it not suitable for adults. Although Celica is a sports car, there is decent amount of space in the boot of this car.
Coming to the engine details, it is powered by a 1.8 litre petrol engine that generates 190 Ps and 180 Nm of peak torque. The engine is mated to a manual transmission. As mentioned above, this is a 2001 model Celica and according to the advertisement, the Celica has done approximately 25,000 kms on odometer. The car is currently with its second owner and is registered in Delhi. Asking price for this rare, well maintained Toyota Celica sports car is Rs 11.50 lakh. Interested buyers can get in touch with the seller by clicking here.