This Toyota Celica got away, but there are more like it here.

1980 Toyota Celica ST Sunchaser 5-Speed

Bid to $4,000 on 4/17/20

This 1980 Toyota Celica is #276 of approximately 2,000 Sunchaser models converted by the Griffith Company from 1979 to 1981. This example is finished in white over a two-tone green and blue interior and features a black soft top as well as a removable targa panel. Power comes from a 2.2-liter 20R inline-four paired with a five-speed manual transmission. The selling dealer reportedly acquired the car from its original owner in March 2019, and service in the last year is said to have included a carburetor rebuild, an oil change, and a coolant flush, as well as a replacement battery, thermostat, spark plugs, and hydraulic clutch cylinders. This RA42 Celica is now offered by the selling dealer in California with some records, factory tools, an owner’s manual, and a clean Illinois title.

The exterior is finished in White (033) and features a black soft top, a removable targa panel, and a roll hoop. Damage is noted on the driver-side rear quarter panel, and a video showing the targa top can be seen here. Additional walk-around videos are linked below.

Polished 14″ American Racing wheels are mounted with 195/70 Goodyear Integrity tires.

The cabin features two-tone green and blue seats with darker headrests and door panels. The selling dealer notes that the dashboard is cracked and the door panels have holes. An aftermarket head unit has been fitted, and the removed factory stereo is included.

A three-spoke steering wheel sits ahead of an 80-mph speedometer with an integrated five-digit odometer that shows 61k miles. A “Conversion by Griffith” sticker in the glovebox indicates that this was Sunchaser conversion number 276.

The 2.2-liter 20R inline-four features a single overhead camshaft and was factory-rated at 90 horsepower and 122 lb-ft of torque when new. Service in early 2019 is said to have included a carburetor rebuild, an oil change, and coolant flush, along with a replacement battery, thermostat, and spark plugs. The seller states that the throttle cable was serviced in February 2020, and the car passed a California emissions test following the installation of a replacement catalytic converter in April 2019.

Power is delivered to the rear wheels through a five-speed manual transmission and a solid rear axle. The selling dealer states that the master and slave cylinders for the hydraulic clutch system have been replaced. Additional photos of the underbody and replacement exhaust components are presented in the gallery below.

An interior tour and a video with the engine running are provided above. Various walk-around videos can be viewed on the seller’s YouTube channel here.

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Auction Result

High Bid	USD $4,000 (Reserve Not Met)
Auction Ended	April 17, 2020 at 3:16PM PT
Bids	9

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