daily driver /road car
Posted: August 23rd, 2010, 5:19 pm
I aquired my celica around 1988. Picked it up for $900. The ac worked, it was in very good condition. It was stock but repainted an early version of a flip flop purple/indigo metal flake. I think the paint kept it from disintegration.
The celica was my fifth car starting with a 68 gran prix, 71 satelite, 77chevette, 82 gran prix. It still is a favorite of mine, it was a daily driver from 88 to 2002.
Alright current condition:
tires still holding air
antique plate
exhaust leak
oil leak front seal
paint fading to origional silver
the last time i had it smogged i told 'em 500000 miles
I usually run it a couple of times a year. Top the oil, give it a shot of ether and it starts. I run a couple of times around the neighborhood till its warm and park it. I love the balance of the car, drivers view and position. I have recently been budgeting some time....love to be road worthy again!
joe
ps Ive been fantasizin' non 5mph bumper
oh yeah its a 5speed
The celica was my fifth car starting with a 68 gran prix, 71 satelite, 77chevette, 82 gran prix. It still is a favorite of mine, it was a daily driver from 88 to 2002.
Alright current condition:
tires still holding air

antique plate
exhaust leak
oil leak front seal
paint fading to origional silver
the last time i had it smogged i told 'em 500000 miles

I usually run it a couple of times a year. Top the oil, give it a shot of ether and it starts. I run a couple of times around the neighborhood till its warm and park it. I love the balance of the car, drivers view and position. I have recently been budgeting some time....love to be road worthy again!
joe
ps Ive been fantasizin' non 5mph bumper
oh yeah its a 5speed