Toyota Celica 1971-2004
Might D. Morley’s ‘project’ RA40 be invigorating interest in older Celicas? We would like to think so, because the market for 1978-85 rear-wheel drive Celicas is looking strong and the money being asked is improving.
First-Gen. TA22s are headed towards $20,000 while later, Mustang-back RA23s can make double that money.
| Buyer’s guide: 1977-81 Toyota Celica RA40
Versions that should be doing better are pioneering front-wheel drive models, especially the ST162 SX hatchback and four-headlight ST204.
GT4s with all-wheel drive are scarce and early versions at $15,000 worthwhile. Potent and scarce Group A rally coupes are well shy of where they should be, however values are climbing. For a classy but affordable daily drive, chase down a post-1998 ZR in the region of $6000.
Celica 1971-75 $15,545 [13]
Celica 1976-77 $18,855 [7]
Celica 1978-85 $5470 [15]
Celica 1986-98 $3085 [61]
Celica 1999-04 $5400 [25]
Celica GT4 1989-93 $14,225 [4]
GT4 Group A $34,665 [3]
Celica Conv. 1988-95 $7425 [9]
[*] = number of recorded sales
(Note: concours & special cars may demand more.)
Numbers from our 2019 Japanese car Market Value Guide.
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