'77 Celica GT, Buy???

[DriverOne]

My wife wants a "muscle car", and a guy out here's got a '77 Celica GT for sale. Mind you, she wants the look, not necessarily the actual Mustang, GTO, Camaro, etc. kind of car. I figure this'll do it, but I thought I'd mention it here and see who would give what for it (in real money) if THEY were in a position (and wanted) to buy it. This is the only pic I have, but I'll be going to see it tomorrow if things pan out.



And this is probably what it looked like new...

[kumalaba]

those & older supras are bringing good money!!! shed be happier with a muscle car bpt festy

[Safety Guy]

Note the hatch window "shades." Nifty.

Parts availability? Looks like a lot of work, depending on what it needs and what she wants.

Karl

[DriverOne]

those & older supras are bringing good money!!! shed be happier with a muscle car bpt festy

She's got a cream-puff '90 L+! I'm rebuilding the B3 (No everybody, she wants a B3, and to keep it stock,) and I'll be blasting & powdercoating the steelies, as well as having the trim rings and caps chromed! Well, one aftermarket part I had to put on was a chrome exhaust tip. Nothing major, just to round off the trim package.

Muscle car Festy? Hm.... I need some 13" Cragars.

[DriverOne]

Note the hatch window "shades." Nifty.

Parts availability? Looks like a lot of work, depending on what it needs and what she wants.

Karl

I picked up the first issue of Retro Rides that has a lot of parts for older imports. This will not be cheap, but even if we don't keep it, I think this one will still turn a profit. That is, if he doesn't already want $1,000...

[Grey Vw]

I'm rebuilding the B3 (No everybody, she wants a B3, and to keep it stock,)

Nobody has to know you put a b6 in there

[timmay89]

I would say that if she wanted that car, then go for it, but don't pay more than $800. It looks like it needs new tires, probably some engine work and rust control. If you are willing to invest a total of $2000 or a bit more than go for it. It looks like you can save the paint though with a good cut polish, hard to tell though.

[Festiva_Fred]

I love the looks of the old Celicas!

[Nerd Racing]

dooo it!

[FestYboy]

no more than 700 for that car... it needs LOTS of rust/rot repair and TLC.

[neanderpaul]

I've always liked the looks of those. Get it cheap and be prepared to invest.

[DriverOne]

I'll let everyone know what happens. I'll take my digicam and get some much better pics.

[perucho]

http://www.1stgencelica.com/

http://www.classic-celica.com/

I used to have a 73 st and a 74 gt. Tons of parts available and support at those sites. Shop around for a car in better shape though.

[DriverOne]

Thanks, Perucho! I still want to go see it. I've never seen one up close before. Hm... *checks eBay & craigslist*

[DriverOne]

Scratch that! I found the same car my brother sent me the pic of, and he wants $800! It's trash!