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1981 Toyota Celica Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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$6,689 to $10,988

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The 1981 Celica was mostly unchanged from the previous year, when it got a new front end including restyled headlights and bumpers.

The 1981 Toyota Celica was available as a coupe ST and GT and a hatchback GT. The engine got a small boost for that year, going from a 2.2-liter to a 2.4-liter, four-cylinder engine with 96-horsepower.

Drivers of the 1981 Toyota Celica praise it for its typical Toyota reliability and longevity. The 1981 Celica is popular for racing, with most drivers upgrading their Celicas with custom modifications. However, owners say even the stock 1981 Celica has plenty of pickup, although it will not get to very high maximum speeds. The 1981 Celica is prone to rust.

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User reviews for 1981 Toyota Celica

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by Anonymous
Mar 02, 2012
If you can find a decent body without too much rust, she would be a good purchase. Yes, antique, but a fun, reliable car. Surprisingly, there are quite a few out there, contrary to what you might think. That's a good sign of quality. Thumbs up.Mar 02, 2012
by Jordan H
Jan 05, 2008
lots of fun, great burn outs and only cost $400Jan 05, 2008
by Shane W
Nov 13, 2007
this car was so solid, i never managed to kill it, drove it so hard, even used to put it sideways down dirt tracks doing 120kms on choped springsNov 13, 2007

1981 Toyota Celica Pricing

Original MSRP
$6,689 to $10,988
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Trims & specs

Audio System

AM/FM radio

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth

Tires and Rims

Wheels: steel

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Audio System

AM/FM radio

Convenience Features

Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth

Tires and Rims

Wheels: steel

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Audio System

AM/FM radio

Convenience Features

Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth

Tires and Rims

Wheels: steel

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Audio System

AM/FM radio

Convenience Features

Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

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