I am floating the idea of selling the Liftback ahead of my upcoming move to Va. I don't need to sell it, don't want to sell it, but it will simplify things greatly.
The car has ~96K on the clock and runs great. Has the stock 20R and 5-Speed gearbox. It is a man's car, no PS or AC. Imported from Canada with a clean NC title. This was the last year of this body style and are haed to find in on-molested condition. Here is a breakdown on the condition.
The car had sat in a garage for 13 years before the PO performed the engine bay restoration 6 years ago. The car has about 6000 miles on it since it was back running and its only been a fair weather driver for me.
Exterior: Original paint, has some bubbles starting but no holes. The inner lip if the rear wheel wells have some rust that needs to be cut out. I was planning on cutting it out and rolling the lip on the fender wells, just haven't had the time or access to the tools. There's a few dings but its in very reasonable shape. It is definitely ready for a re-paint, which is what I will do to it if I don't sell. It has the halogen conversion, and the safety bumpers were replaced with the non-USA smileys. These were sourced from Australia - chrome is very good with no rust. The glass has a light blue factory tint.
Wheels are Konig rewinds with Toyota centers. These have BFG Radial T/As on them and they're a great performer. The GT stripe is original and it still has the dealer option of the rub strip.
Interior: Original seats, carpet, floor mats, dash etc. and working Toyota Cassette. Headliner was replaced as it was sagging and the shifter boot was as well as it was cracked. It has the original shifter knob. There is no crack in the dash or any of the upholstery.
The ESP system works and will tell you if the battery is low, rad fluid needs attention, booster needs attention, brake pads are too thin etc. The only problem is the Radiator sensor acts up occasionally. Also, the backlight on a couple of the gauges intermittently go out, granted I don't drive it at night that much
Engine:The PO had the head off the stock 20R to replace the head gasket ( precaution only) and redid the oil pan gasket, replaced the water pump, thermostat and all rubber. The rad is new, and brake, and clutch cylinders are new. The booster is new. All wheel cylinders and calipers are new. Fuel pump is new and comes with a genuine new replacement. Clutch is new and is a centerforce clutch. The carb is rebuilt and I have a rebuilt spare. I ordered brand new factory hose clamps to replace the not so nice ones and decals where necessary. It has a brand new 2.25 custom exhaust with magnaflow stainless 6" can, 4" stainless resonator and stainless tip (sounds great - not tinny but rumbly.
Driveline and Suspension:The PO replaced all fluids - there are no leaks. Rear shocks have been replaced with Tokico performance units and I have new strut bearings and performance struts for the front.
Parts: I have pile of spare resto parts, and some odds and ends mechanical parts. I have all new NAPA steering linkage parts, new weatherstrip for the side windows and liftgate glass which are needed for the repaint due to the age of the existing weatherstrip. I also have a set of the Celica/Supra allow wheels that are in PC right now and will put those on instead of the Rewinds if you want. Also I have a spare windshield.
All in all, the car is in great shape. Fun little RWD car that definitely turns heads and gets a lot of questions.
$4300 takes it, serious inquiries only and no trades, sorry
PM with questions or more pics. As soon as I have the time, I will get pics up on photobucket.
As I said, I don't have to/Need to sell it, so I am not desparate to move it. This is just thinning the herd before I move. If Nobody snaps it up, then I keep it and get it re-painted
The car has ~96K on the clock and runs great. Has the stock 20R and 5-Speed gearbox. It is a man's car, no PS or AC. Imported from Canada with a clean NC title. This was the last year of this body style and are haed to find in on-molested condition. Here is a breakdown on the condition.
The car had sat in a garage for 13 years before the PO performed the engine bay restoration 6 years ago. The car has about 6000 miles on it since it was back running and its only been a fair weather driver for me.
Exterior: Original paint, has some bubbles starting but no holes. The inner lip if the rear wheel wells have some rust that needs to be cut out. I was planning on cutting it out and rolling the lip on the fender wells, just haven't had the time or access to the tools. There's a few dings but its in very reasonable shape. It is definitely ready for a re-paint, which is what I will do to it if I don't sell. It has the halogen conversion, and the safety bumpers were replaced with the non-USA smileys. These were sourced from Australia - chrome is very good with no rust. The glass has a light blue factory tint.
Wheels are Konig rewinds with Toyota centers. These have BFG Radial T/As on them and they're a great performer. The GT stripe is original and it still has the dealer option of the rub strip.
Interior: Original seats, carpet, floor mats, dash etc. and working Toyota Cassette. Headliner was replaced as it was sagging and the shifter boot was as well as it was cracked. It has the original shifter knob. There is no crack in the dash or any of the upholstery.
The ESP system works and will tell you if the battery is low, rad fluid needs attention, booster needs attention, brake pads are too thin etc. The only problem is the Radiator sensor acts up occasionally. Also, the backlight on a couple of the gauges intermittently go out, granted I don't drive it at night that much
Engine:The PO had the head off the stock 20R to replace the head gasket ( precaution only) and redid the oil pan gasket, replaced the water pump, thermostat and all rubber. The rad is new, and brake, and clutch cylinders are new. The booster is new. All wheel cylinders and calipers are new. Fuel pump is new and comes with a genuine new replacement. Clutch is new and is a centerforce clutch. The carb is rebuilt and I have a rebuilt spare. I ordered brand new factory hose clamps to replace the not so nice ones and decals where necessary. It has a brand new 2.25 custom exhaust with magnaflow stainless 6" can, 4" stainless resonator and stainless tip (sounds great - not tinny but rumbly.
Driveline and Suspension:The PO replaced all fluids - there are no leaks. Rear shocks have been replaced with Tokico performance units and I have new strut bearings and performance struts for the front.
Parts: I have pile of spare resto parts, and some odds and ends mechanical parts. I have all new NAPA steering linkage parts, new weatherstrip for the side windows and liftgate glass which are needed for the repaint due to the age of the existing weatherstrip. I also have a set of the Celica/Supra allow wheels that are in PC right now and will put those on instead of the Rewinds if you want. Also I have a spare windshield.
All in all, the car is in great shape. Fun little RWD car that definitely turns heads and gets a lot of questions.
$4300 takes it, serious inquiries only and no trades, sorry
PM with questions or more pics. As soon as I have the time, I will get pics up on photobucket.As I said, I don't have to/Need to sell it, so I am not desparate to move it. This is just thinning the herd before I move. If Nobody snaps it up, then I keep it and get it re-painted
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