1985 Toyota Celica Survivor. Only 48,000 miles!
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This is a true survivor, a 1985 Toyota Celica GT with only 69,000km or 48,000 miles. This car has spent its entire life here in Vancouver and has recently become available. The Celica of this generation had a large 2.4L 4-cylinder engines. This one has a 5-speed manual, upgraded GTS wheels and a red interior.
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The golden era of non intrusive minimalist electronics . 💗
This was an absolutely brilliant review. Having done that journey myself (3 times total), you truly captured the essence of that generation of cars and their purpose. Cars were simple and so was Life ... no debt with no clear obligations. Most people should do a cross country trek, if only once. Its funny how a well used basic car and a few bucks in the wallet can produce so many ineffable moments. Thanks for the video. Have a wonderful weekend
This car bring back my memory. I sold my 1977 celica lift back to bought 1985 celica in 1990 and drove this car until 1995 then sold it to my brother. I love this car so much.
Hi from the UK. Back in the day, I had an ‘85 notchback. Owned it for 3 years. It never missed a beat. One of the most reliable cars I’ve ever owned. Great video, brought back a lot of memories. Thanks again.
I sold my 83 Celica GT coupe almost 10 years ago, incredibly hard to keep them this nice.
Scotty Kilmer would be all over this 😭
Great review! I just bought an '85 Celica GT-S Liftback! 47,500 miles, and as near perfect as you can imagine. Wish I could leave a picture - it's two-tone blue, blue cloth, and a 5-speed. What an attention getter - I have to leave extra time to get gas because someone always wants to see or talk about the car!
My father's good friend had one one these in black with a red interior. I can remember being in the backseat thinking it was the coolest car ever made. That era of Toyota was good.
This really took me back. I bought a 1984 Celica GT right after I graduated high school in 1988. I loved that car!
I always love the shape of this era of Celica and Supra!!! Had my first car/ Celica in the late nineties, a black 1982 Celica GT with 160 ish km's. Didn't babied it drove it hard for a few years, than my buddy wanted the car so I sold it to him and he droved for a few more year till it hit over 300k kms when he switched up to a newer car. Amazingly, the engine didn't burn any oil and still sounds great, only thing that was done all this time we owned it was a clutch, all the brakes and rotors, and just regular oil and filters changes that's it. Zach is 100% right about the engine being BULLETPROOF!!!
It's been awhile since I had a Celica, until 5 years ago I bought a mint green 1972 Celica ST in California all original Cali car from day 1. I can't believe the car is almost 50 years old and the styling still looks amazing!!! Lol
My father bought a new one in 1985 same color too. It had a sunroof as well. It was a stick shift, which I thought was awesome!!! Man, time flies !! Thanks for bringing me back to 1985..
She's beautiful. I truly miss my 84 Celica GT
Brings back some great memories (and some tough ones as well). I had a 1984 Honda Prelude, manual transmission. First car that I bought with my own money. So much fun to drive that car, with it's responsive little engine and pop up lights. Sadly, a Ford Ranger T-boned my at a light, and the car was a write off. I actually bent the steering wheel with my head. Might explain the loss of memory I suffer from today...or maybe it's just old age. Either way, if I were more mechanically inclined, I would have a Celica, Prelude, Talon, MR2, etc in my garage (I'd need a bigger garage of course).
Thanks for the trip down memory lane.
This was so very awesome. I was convinced it's the GTS when I saw the thumbnail. Amazing what an impact those wheels make.
Mine was a 1982 Nissan 200sx. Drove it across the prairies when I moved to Vancouver from Winnipeg. Great car!
I actually bought an 85 Camry w/ 5speed instead of the Celica GT 5 speed. I kinda regret that decision. You bought back a lot of memories Zack, Thanks!!
The good old days, beautiful example,thanks for sharing Zack.
Still a beautiful car! Even in 2021! One of my good friends had a Celica Supra with that body style when we were teenagers. I was always envious of his car. Still am! Haha.
Loved these cars as a teenager, you're bang on Zack about the wheels and the notch back worked best on the Celica... that Supra though.. that straight 6 and a 5spd manual...pure perfection. There was a time a number of manufacturers offered a straight 6 and a manual gearbox, probably one of the best drivetrain match ups ever.
so cool, early 80's bussing tables. 2 waiter buds both bought the celica, and supra GTS. I'd be given rides after work to get back to Dt Toronto. That GTS engine was so cream, we'd be blowing down the DVP while I had my butt stuck in the non existant back seat LOL. Miss these lovely cars and era. thx for the throwback Zack
My mother had two of these in the 80s and 90s brand new - she had the supra version.
Her supra celica had sunroof and and amazing audio system...great car
Amazing video Zack...thanks for the nostalgic memory
I miss my 89 Civic Si. Bought it used in 93. Fantastic car! Only reason that Celica is probably still around is because it never had to endure an Ontario winter and all the road salt that came with it, which just chewed through those 80's Japanese car panels in no time.
I had an 1981 Celica GT and my wife an '82 which was the first year of the more angular body style. I had mine for 10 years and absolutely loved it!
You have a very nice memory with this car, I had a dream to own this as a teenager in the late 80’s. I did buy one with a trunk and it was awesome. Two door cars were the best back in the days , good old days for sure…
Oh man what a car! I had a white gt hatchback, with the GTS wheels. I bought it with 150k, and rallied the piss out of it to 225k. Drove it to MT from VT going over 100mph in every state. I have a photo of it turning 200k at 100mph.
A friend of mine have a 94’ Toyota Celica he LOVE this car and Toyotas in general.
Nice video again Zack. 👍 Brings back found memories cruising around with beautifull Sylvie.
I used to own an ‘85 Toyota Corolla GT-S and it was such a beautiful and fun car to drive. Fast for the day with it’s high revving twin cam 1.6 engine that was just bullet proof.
The car is gone ( so is Sylvie 😉) but the memories are forever 👍
I don't get how you can get a cool sporty car and just stand and look at it. I've had my LC500 for just under 2 years and it already has 26000km on it, even if not driven in winter times. Just can't stop. If I just stand and look at it, it lasts for about 5 minutes and then I want to drive it. And that's what I do! The Celica is just amazing. Would probably do the same with it! I was more of a Prelude guy in the 80s, but try to find one today just like this Celica !!!!
Yes! I had the same year, 1985 Celica ST...absolutely great car. 5 speed
I had the Supra model for 3 months before it was stolen in a shopping center mall. It was red and looked great. As you said in your review, it was a good looking car. By the time the insurance wanted to replace the stolen Supra they were no longer available, it was the last year for this model and style of Celica. I got the next model of Celica that was like a bubble.
If I wasn’t committed to my 84 Civic S hatchback back in the day this would have been my choice. Great car.
I had a white over grey 84 Civic S! Loved that car, very fun driving and great packaging for the day.
@@tpolerex7282 that was the color of mine too. It lasted 176,000 miles until the timing belt broke.
I remember listening to you on Z95.3 while driving my 84 Corolla sedan. It was gutless and had a three speed auto transmission. The analog radio was fully mechanical yet you could recall all of six radio stations. Good times.
That's a while ago now...
Yeah, favorite car from my childhood was an 83 Cressida. Damn thing was bomb proof. Mom didn't change the oil often yet still managed to continue running.
I don't remember the year i had but i loved it. It had a manual pump for my back and pop up lights. I bought used for $5000 from a dealer. I was told it was checked over head to toe, drove it to Miami and back. When i opened the hood the drive belt was on its last string. I blame myself for no checking. I got stopped for doing 90 and didn't realize it.
My sister bought one....she could not drive a manual...I taught her to drive it in about an hour.
She had not been shown how to use hand brake and clutch...that made all the difference.
I had a 1982 Supra in college. Similar to this car. Same wheels. Red and black two-tone. So much fun in that car.
Awesome episode.
Beautiful car and a great personal story.
Glad you enjoyed it
this car was born before me and it looks younger than me. So well maintained.
My Ex Brother in-law had the 1985 Celica GT-S 5 spd. Great car !!
i didn't have one but my good friend did and I wanted one. I had the 2 door civic Hatch. loved this video. thanks for sharing.
Had an ‘85 Supra, drove it for years. Typical Toyota in those days, just changed the oil and rotated the tires, but not one minute of trouble ever.
Giving me em’ Initial D vibe 😂
I had one for my first car and then sold to it to get a Legacy wagon so I could bring up Cypress and Whistler. Thinking about buying my old one back.
brilliant car. looks brilliant too
Motormouth:
The Celica 4pot varied by one crucial difference than the Supra. The Supra used longer strut-towers/frame-rails,different fenders to more easily accomodate the 6pot (borrowed from the Crown/Cressida). And, more of the hard surface plastics of the regular Celica..... were covered with softtouch vinyl in the Supra. Friend from highschool still has her black 84 Supra which her dad bought for her Brandnew.....next to our other classmates Audi 5000, the Supra was the number 1 choice for roadtrips and cruising.
Only complaint I had,5th gear should have been taller and 1st/2nd gear-ratio spacing was wacky.
this was an amazing video for me cause that car looks amazing
I had an 84' GT notch.. wish I still had it
Even with a ton of miles on them they actually still drive decently. Those Notchback models also have a big trunk and with the rear seats folding down its quite practical.
That is a great looking car!!
Had the GTS, love it!
Good video, Zack. I remember when these were really common in Ontario. In profile, it looks quite similar to my old 84 Honda Accord hatchback.
I bought many of these ..Celica is King
Still a good looking car
Here before a certain group "rev your engines" Fanboys flood the comments
I will be wrong if i say this toyota doesn't look sexy because it's one of the most attractive car I have ever seen
I remember when the streets of Vancouver were full of these kinds of 2 door hatches back in the day. Prelude, CRX, Pulsar, NX, 200SX, Scirocco...even the Americans had the Daytona and Lazer.
Bought a GT-S A60 yesterday
wow..always liked this car...remember these back in the day as one of the best looking cars I can recall..sweet...may need a trailer??
Just bought a 1985 Toyota Celica GT-S convertible. Thought I had one of the same bought last year, yet it fell thru. In retrospect, nicer car and red colour is nicer than the former white one.
They only made about 4500 of this rear wheel drive version of the convertible.
Hey, I’m about to buy the exact same model down to the color. Did you run into any problems with it?
I had a 91 and a 92 Nissan 240sx and ax as with super hicas. Fun cars! Both hatch manuals.
Those were great cars!
A month ago, there was a story published by Heffner Toyota in Kitchener with a similar Celica...also in pristine condition
I was just out of high school and on my way to Marine Corps boot camp in ‘85, didn’t have a chance to notice one until I made it to Camp Pendleton In SO-CAL., they were EVERYWHERE!
I lusted after both the lower Celica as well as the Supra trims; my other favorite was the Datsun 280z. Ended up with a used Toyota Tercel SR 5 instead! 😂
By then, Datsun changed it’s name to the corporate one - Nissan, in the United States. Did the same happened in Canada, or was Nissan always used?
Oh, well…the days of youth…😊
Nice presentation! 👏
You’re right, those wheels made all the difference. The GTS notch back was the model to get. Would love to know HP and price when new.
The Supra always got the attention, but I always liked these better.
Nice review Zack, but you really need a Herb Tarleck plaid sports jacket to go with that interior!
Still a sexy car!
Looks great, Zack! Too bad it’s going to go for ridiculous money and probably never get driven. 😌 Cheers from London, ON!
Really love it.
Correction that is only 42,000 miles, that's even better!
Great car. Almost a Supra.
Our Australian weather has been kind to our 1 owner 84, 5 speed, an arrow straight unit in pristine condition but good to hear Canada also pronounces Celica the the correct way and not like the US as Silica lol
My mom had this one !!
Had 2 of these but living on the east coast the rust pretty bad and there’s no replacement body parts and to get the front corner blinkers almost impossible to come by
Where can I buy this car in 2024?
How much are they selling it for?
popup headlights 👍👍👍👍👍
You're in the west side of vancouver, not west Vancouver
The car is from West Vancouver. I live here, remember?
Just imagine if it's a Trueno/AE86 in this condition...
When he calls this car a Cell-EE-Kaw it makes my head hurt.
Americans should get out more....
@@Motormouth... Sorry, I've just always heard it pronounced differently my entire life. LOL
@@Stanley-px3bt My point, you need to get out of your own country more.
@@Motormouth... I have been out of my country. I even know a lot of Hispanic people, and most don't pronounce it that way. Just sayin. You're really making this into something it is not.
Nice but the wheels aren't even close to fitting. Could easily take out a fender on a large compression.
Relax with the Sheryl Crow selfies. Lol
I own a 1985 Toyota celica gts comvertible
I was a V-dub guy back then 3 🐇 and a 🐛
now toyota makes aygo yaris and friendly colorfull flag cars
Oh man what a car! I had a white gt hatchback, with the GTS wheels. I bought it with 150k, and rallied the piss out of it to 225k. Drove it to MT from VT going over 100mph in every state. I have a photo of it turning 200k at 100mph.