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Car Of The Day: January 28, 2010; Tintoys '78 Toyota Celica LB 2000GT
Topic Started: Jan 28 2010, 06:19 AM (746 Views)
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The Mustang II is a Mustang too!
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Today's car of the day is Tintoys' 1978 Toyota Celica LB 2000GT.

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The Toyota Celica name has been applied to a series of popular coupes made by the Japanese company Toyota. The name is ultimately derived from the Latin word coelica meaning "heavenly" or "celestial".

Throughout its life span the Celica has been powered by various four cylinder engines. The most significant change occurred in 1986, when the car's drive layout was changed from rear wheel drive to front wheel drive. During the first three generations, American market Celicas were powered by various versions of Toyota's R series engines. The four-wheel drive turbocharged model (designated All-trac in the US or GT-Four in Japan and Europe) was produced from 1986 to 1999. Variable Valve Timing came in late 1997 Japanese models, and became standard in all models from 2000 on. Through seven generations, the model has gone through many revisions and design forks, including the Toyota Celica Supra (later known as the Toyota Supra). The Celica was available as notchback and liftback coupes, as well as a convertible.


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For more information and pictures of the real car please visit: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_Celica

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This one appears to have been inspired by Tomica's excellent casting of the same car. They both even list 1/63 scale on the base, however the Tintoys lacks an interior and the details that make Tomica so unique. That said, as we start branching out to other brands a lot of them made Tomica copies or models that were heavily inspired by Tomica. Which, considering that Tomica had retreated from the US market by the time many of the imitations (Welly, Tintoys, CF, etc.) were available, these imitators really were doing us a favor by bringing us cars that otherwise wouldn't be available.

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The second generation Celica was released for 1978 model year (production began in late 1977), and was again available in both Coupe and Liftback forms. The Coupe was no longer a true hardtop; both Coupe and Liftback had frameless door glass but featured a thick "B" pillar. David Stollery was responsible for its design. From 1979 to 1981 the Griffith company in the USA offered a Targa style convertible conversion to the Coupe. They were called the SunChaser and had a removable Targa top and a folding rear roof, much like the '67 Porsche 911 soft-window Targa. These were Toyota approved and sold through Toyota dealers. Over 2000 were produced.

In 1978 Toyota began production of the Mark I Toyota Supra in Japan, as the Toyota Celica XX. The year it debuted in the United States and Japan was in 1979. The USA Mark I (chassis code MA46) was originally equipped with a 110 hp (82 kW) 2.6 L (2563 cc) 12-valve SOHC inline-6 engine (4M-E). Simultaneously in 1979, the Japanese Mark I (chassis code MA45) was offered with a 110 hp (82 kW) 2.0 L 12-valve SOHC inline-6 engine (M-EU). Both were the first Toyota engines equipped with electronic fuel injection.

The second generation Celica can also be broken down into two series of release (known as Series A and Series B). These two Celicas were only distinguishable by appearance - both having the same engine capacity. Series A Celicas (1978-1979) were released with round headlights and chrome bumpers for lower grades. The higher grades such as GT and all US models have black rubber bumpers. The Series B Celica (1979-1981) was released with square headlights and black rubber bumpers and various other 'minor' differences.

Power for North American models was provided by a 2.2 L 20R engine for both ST and GT models. Japan and other markets had 1.6, 1.8, and 2.0 liter powerplants. This new generation offered more safety, power and fuel economy than previous models, and was awarded Motor Trend's "Import Car of the Year" for 1978. Japanese models were ET, LT, ST, SE, XT, GT, and GTV. The GT and GTV have an 18R-G Twincam engine. In late 1978, the GTV was replaced by GT Rally.

In 1980, a four-door version was announced, known as the Toyota Celica Camry. This model was a Toyota Carina with a Celica front end. The Camry was spun off as its own model two years later.

The limited edition "US Grand Prix" GT Liftback was offered in 1980 due to Toyota's connection to the U.S. Grand Prix West in Long Beach, California. For 1981, the North American models were given a bigger engine, the 2.4 liter 22R from the 4Runner and Pickup. To celebrate the Celica 10th Anniversary, the GTA Coupe was released. This was basically a GT Coupe with 4 speed automatic transmission, supra style interior, power windows, upgraded sound system and alloys. The GTA is distinguishable by the black/gold two tone paint and a "GTA 10th anniversery" plaque on the centre console.

There were about 70 different models of 2nd generation Celica ever sold in Japan, although at one time there were 49.


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james_autos
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That separate grill piece really shouts Tomica.
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ErnestHughes
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Why are there so many nice castings out there with really crappy wheels? Are wheels really THAT expensive?

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ivantt
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New casting? Quick! Take it apart!
EH, you brought up a VERY good point to ask the manufacturers!!!
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JustDavid
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Front looks so much better than the back.
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craftymore
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Support your local demo derby.

This picture of the rear hatch reminds me . . . . .
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of the '73-'77 Malibu wagons.
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If you moved the taillights on the Toyota, they would look half way close.


The model itself is nice enough, but I do agree with Ernest about the wheels. Swifty, are we getting close to your 100 company goal? Starting to miss good diecast being run on COTD! :fiddle:
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Scooter
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me wants
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Swifty
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The Mustang II is a Mustang too!
One or two more. ;) But bear in mind I'm still going to go forward with trying to run as many brands as possible in a row. So while we'll get a Tomica and an M2 in there there will be more cheapies too.

That said, I did take a lot of pics this past weekend of some better cars so rest assured that there are better days ahead!
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Sak
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That said, it was Herbert Hoover, after all, who promised that "prosperity is just around the corner."

I take that back, that was mean ;)

Well, folks, you could have this one, or the Matchbox version, with fine detailing, and clear glazing, and God help us, an interior. I think the best variation's the Japanese market version, #J22, in bright red, with a proper, solid, matte black base. A jewel.
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