When most people think of Toyota, they almost certainly wouldn't think of the early 1970s Celica. It doesn't fit in with the brand's current product image, and that may be a good thing. The example displayed here is of the first model year the Celica was imported to the States. The Celica's first generation lasted until 1977, containing styling elements similar to that of the Mustang of that era. It was designed that way to appeal to and fit in with the North American market. Despite the resemblance, the Celica is smaller than the Mustang. Power is sourced from a 1.6-liter four-cylinder mated to a five-speed manual. This engine-gearbox combo made 97 horsepower and 106 lb-ft of torque, with a 0-60 time of 11.5 seconds. The following example contains several aftermarket mods, therefore the OEM specs may not apply here. It isn't common today and may get overlooked in the car community, but the first-gen Toyota Celica is a decent sports car from an age when muscle cars were getting phased out in favor of smaller, more fuel-efficient vehicles that didn't perform as well.
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