Used 1985 Toyota Celica GT-S Convertible for Sale near Blacksburg, VA

My sis-in-law calls it a rattle trap, the noyve! It is such a stiff ride that it does indeed squeek and rattle, but nothing falls apart. I love the wheels and wide tires. It is very tight on curves and accelerates well for a 4 cylinder. I feel very connected to the road. I put all159K fun miles on her. I have replaced the clutch and the rear differential - whatever that is - several years back. There are a few things that need attention - the electric mirrors motors don't work even tho I replaced one with a salvaged part. The auto antennae has stuck just recently. The letters on the buttons on the console have worn off so I have to try a few pushes before I get the correct button sometimes. The driver's seatbelt rubs and has worn thin the upper upholstery. I replaced it but the fabric faded and now looks bad. Enough of the bad stuff. This car is lively and very sexy with the top down. I can't tell you how many offers I've had from people off the street to buy it. Maybe a dozen over the years. It keeps on running and running. Today an old guy in a parking lot told me to never sell it. I see that same advice on this forum. OK, but I might trade it for a Lexus RX or I might not. It's cool to hear from you other GT-S owners.

Cheap to work on. 22r engine is bullet proof. Cost of ownership is extra cheap. It is rare (only made for 2 years) but has cheap parts (hydraulics for top are same as mustangs.) to keep it maintained. Really fun to drive. good gas mileage,

The car runs very well and is adequately powered.

I owned an '85 coupe back in the late 80's, loved the car but the cost was alot back then. One day I saw an add on craiglist for a convertible, I began my search for a either a rebuilder or a good original. Well, in Comlumbus Ohio I found an excellent original, not perfect but dam nice, 89000 miles, white, and everything works, the guy even sent the radio in to have it gone through. I spent 22 hours from the time I left home at 4am that morning trailering the car home. Now waiting for this ever lasting midwest winter to get over so I can enjoy it. I believe the car will actually appreciate over time, I had it appraised and it was worth 6500.00, which is 2000 more than I paid. Very surprised they are not worth more since they were the last with rear wheel drive and the bullet proof 22RE engine, not to mention they only made about 4400 of them. Happy and safe travels for those who own one. Dan

Yes, it's the best of both worlds for a top down sports car! Durable 22re 4cyl. truck motor in an independent rear end driven ragtop, man, they should bring this one back today, that motor is legendary for lasting the extra duty long haul, mine runs like it was a new one, absolutely the most affordable sports car ever made, and it was only made a single season in this rear-drive configuration!