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    First-Gen Celica Still Going Strong In Nicaragua!

    Day One Of Racing Over: SCHWING Team Corolla Blows Engine, GT$500 Celica Grabs Top Spot

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    Image of Jim-Bob Jim-Bob
    11/08/09

    In reply to First-Gen Celica Still Going Strong In Nicaragua!
    The sad thing about these Celicas is the weight. The liftback body of the GT was a full 700 pounds heavier than the notchback coupe! With that in mind, I would take the notchback and power it with a 4A-GE backed by a T-50 5 speed, with extra bonus points for ITB's, as they just look and sound so good! #toyotacelica
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    Image of brandegee brandegee
    11/09/09

    @Jim-Bob: Yeah, but that 500-pound hatch was a beautiful thing in the winter months when those 14-inchers were fighting for traction! #toyotacelica
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    Image of DrLemming DrLemming
    11/08/09

    In reply to First-Gen Celica Still Going Strong In Nicaragua!
    The original Celica notchback was one of the cleanest Japanese cars of that era. I really liked its design restraint. Alas, with the fastback Toyota succumbed to typical Japanese cheesiness, e.g., the cheap-looking C-pillar "vents" and plastic-enshrouded taillights. The 5 mph bumpers just make things worse, particularly in front. #toyotacelica
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    Image of MushyHeirloom MushyHeirloom
    11/08/09

    In reply to First-Gen Celica Still Going Strong In Nicaragua!
    I'll take "Hilarious C-Pillar Louvers" for $200, Alex.

    This is yet another car that I'd be glad to drive if they still existed here in New Hampshire. #toyotacelica
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    Image of tonyola tonyola
    11/08/09

    In reply to First-Gen Celica Still Going Strong In Nicaragua!

    I liked these early Celicas, though I have a slight preference for the notchback coupe version. Reasonably sporty, very well equipped, long-lived, and good value for the money. The one weak point was a fair liking for rust (but not as bad as Vegas or Mopars). The inspiration for the liftback styling is pretty obvious, though... #toyotacelica
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    Image of pauljones pauljones
    11/08/09

    @tonyola: Nice Mustang. #toyotacelica
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    Image of tonyola tonyola
    11/08/09

    @pauljones: Yeah, I'm normally not a tape-stripe sort of guy, but the red-on-black scheme look pretty classy, doesn't it? No distracting tail spoiler either. #toyotacelica
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    Image of DrLemming DrLemming
    11/08/09

    @tonyola: Yes, the 1969 Mustang fastback was gorgeous design. Toyota got the basic look down but didn't capture its class. #toyotacelica
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    Image of Murilee Martin Murilee Martin
    11/08/09


    @tonyola: Toyota ripped off the '68-69 Mercury Cyclone, not the fastback Mustang. Note the ornaments on the C pillar. #toyotacelica
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    Image of tonyola tonyola
    11/08/09

    @Murilee Martin: Good point, but the duck-ass spoiler on the Celica hatch is definitely Mustang-influenced, as are the triple taillights. You can even see the painted filler pieces outboard and below the taillights, where a Mustang-like contoured bumper would fit. #toyotacelica
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    11/08/09


    @tonyola: Here's a liftback with a regular, non-impact bumper. Sorry, Murilee, but that's Mustang right there.
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    Image of Murilee Martin Murilee Martin
    11/08/09

    @tonyola: OK, so they ripped off the Mustang's taillights. I think the body lines and trim are more Cyclone/Torino-esque, though. #toyotacelica
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    Image of feeble feeble
    11/08/09

    In reply to First-Gen Celica Still Going Strong In Nicaragua!
    ummmm, Japanese Mustang #toyotacelica
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    Image of Murilee Martin Murilee Martin
    11/08/09

    @feeble: "ummmmm?" Does that connote approval or disdain? #toyotacelica
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    Image of feeble feeble
    11/08/09

    @Murilee Martin: That is for the reader to decide, it could go either way. #toyotacelica
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    Image of Charles_Barrett - Now with Variable-Valve Timing Charles_Barrett - Now with Variable-Valve Timing
    11/08/09

    In reply to First-Gen Celica Still Going Strong In Nicaragua!
    I was going to ask about that striking white van in the background, but I see that Paul_Y identified already as being a Toyota HiAce. I've never seen on of those before. Of course, I do love the first gen Celica with their mock-Mustang styling cues (taillight lenses, c-pillar "vents", etc.) #toyotacelica
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    Image of Novaload Novaload
    11/08/09

    In reply to First-Gen Celica Still Going Strong In Nicaragua!
    These were nice little cars. I've never been a fan of the big glass hatch/lift back, but I remember these guys and have driven a few--back then the small Japanese just-getting-mainstream cars were still a novelty. #toyotacelica
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    Image of Mr.choppers - Delenda Carthago Est Mr.choppers - Delenda Carthago Est
    11/08/09

    In reply to First-Gen Celica Still Going Strong In Nicaragua!
    Too bad that the US market Celicas had the agricultural 20R engine rather than any of the nervier twin cams available elsewhere. Still a lovely find. #toyotacelica
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    Image of Van Sarockin, rogue trebuchet Van Sarockin, rogue trebuchet
    11/08/09

    In reply to First-Gen Celica Still Going Strong In Nicaragua!
    Beautiful, and properly indestructible. These things have the survivability attributes of cockroaches. Back sat is a little tight, but otherwise rally nice.

    Good catch, Nick, and thanks for sharing. #toyotacelica
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    Image of Paul Y. don't drive too fast. Paul Y. don't drive too fast.
    11/08/09

    In reply to First-Gen Celica Still Going Strong In Nicaragua!
    While not entirely on-topic, Toyota really needs to sell me a HiAce (the white van in the top picture).

    ...and nice Celica! I'm not the biggest fan of the liftbacks, but they're still great little cars. #toyotacelica
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    Image of that ain't the way to have fun, son that ain't the way to have fun, son
    10/25/09

    In reply to Day One Of Racing Over: SCHWING Team Corolla Blows Engine, GT$500 Celica Grabs Top Spot
    I thought of the near-perfect IOE contender...if one still exists.

    1984 Ford Escort Wagon.

    ...wait for it...

    diesel. #24hoursoflemonstexas
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    Image of Van Sarockin, rogue trebuchet Van Sarockin, rogue trebuchet
    10/25/09

    In reply to Day One Of Racing Over: SCHWING Team Corolla Blows Engine, GT$500 Celica Grabs Top Spot
    You can't keep a good Brava down! I can't imagine it developing any maladies, that a swift buffing with a shop cloth can't repair. Maybe you should try tapping, ever so gently with the really big hammer, on the Marelli ignition?

    Did the Squareback get a nose job?

    Tough luck for the Swingers, I hope you get your engine patched back together, and come out fighting. #24hoursoflemonstexas
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    Image of Zachary Fox Zachary Fox
    10/25/09

    In reply to Day One Of Racing Over: SCHWING Team Corolla Blows Engine, GT$500 Celica Grabs Top Spot
    The Karmann Ghia was running on 3 cylinders all day --- we think we've got that sorted. Hopefully we'll be able to pick up some laps tomorrow and get back into IOE contention. #24hoursoflemonstexas
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    Image of MushyHeirloom MushyHeirloom
    10/24/09

    In reply to Day One Of Racing Over: SCHWING Team Corolla Blows Engine, GT$500 Celica Grabs Top Spot
    Whoever hit the Fastback probably deserves a solid hit with the Fastback, if it's still capable of movement. #24hoursoflemonstexas
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    Image of homeslice60148 homeslice60148
    10/24/09

    In reply to Day One Of Racing Over: SCHWING Team Corolla Blows Engine, GT$500 Celica Grabs Top Spot
    Oh how I wish I could make the 3 hour drive to Houston to watch all the madness. All the more reason for me to buy land and make a track out here in San Antonio. #24hoursoflemonstexas
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    Image of TurboBrick [LIGIER] TurboBrick [LIGIER]
    10/24/09

    @homeslice60148: Yeah, I keep saying "I'll go to the next one" but something always turns up. 3 races in TX next season, so maybe I'll finally make it to one of them.

    So is anyone really using those old flight lines at Kelly AFB for anything...? #24hoursoflemonstexas
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    Image of that ain't the way to have fun, son that ain't the way to have fun, son
    10/25/09

    @TurboBrick [LIGIER]:

    I'm with both of y'all. It's always something.

    However, next year has a Tornado Alley race, so I'll be there. #24hoursoflemonstexas
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    Image of homeslice60148 homeslice60148
    10/25/09

    @TurboBrick [LIGIER]: I was just over there yesterday! I got totally lost and stumbled upon what is now called Port San Antonio (former Kelly AFB, and KellyUSA). Port SA was billed to be a massive rail, road and air cargo port, but the recession has killed off most expansion or influx of new offices. Boeing still uses the runway, for maintenance of the Air Force passenger jets, but after 5pm the streets are abandoned. It's like going through a massive ghost town. It would be perfect to close off for a weekend and set it up for track racing. Triple wide streets, massive parking lots, and there's only one way in and out. #24hoursoflemonstexas
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