The second-generation Toyota Celica arrived in 1978, with its facelift designed in the US to appeal to Americans. Longer and wider, the new Celica was a true five-seater offering a new level of luxury, though what it gained in… more»
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Aug 2, 2022 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Sunchaser Conversion: 1980 Toyota Celica
What do you get when you take a 1979-81 Toyota Celica and convert it into a Targa-style convertible with a removable roof? You get the Sunchaser, an outsourced, limited production vehicle marketed by Toyota with no more than 2,000… more»
Jan 5, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Rare Targa: 1980 Toyota Celica Sunchaser
The Sunchaser was a limited-run conversion of a 1979-81 Toyota Celica coupe into a Targa-style convertible with a removable roof. The work was outsourced by Toyota rather than done in-house and estimates are that about 2,000 of these cars… more»
Apr 7, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Rare 1981 Toyota Celica GT Sunchaser
The Sunchaser was a limited run conversion of a 1979-81 Toyota Celica coupe into a Targa-style convertible with a removable roof. The work was outsourced by Toyota and it’s estimated that about 2,000 of these transformations took place. This… more»
Nov 26, 2020 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Rare SunChaser! 1980 Toyota Celica Convertible
Before I got the Toyota Celica bug years ago and bought an ’83 GT Liftback, I had my eye on a second-generation (’78-’81) coupe. I had run through a few domestic model cars and was done with what Detroit… more»
Oct 27, 2019 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Less Than 70 Left? 1981 Toyota Celica Sunchaser
This rare 1981 Toyota Celica Sunchaser is purported to be one of less than 70 left, and the seller notes this example is a highly-optioned survivor. The Sunchaser gave Celica owners the thrill of having a targa-style roof with… more»
Jan 28, 2019 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Rare Drop Top: 1980 Toyota Celica GT “Sunchaser”
Maybe it’s just my imagination, but as we start to head towards Summer, we seem to be seeing more convertibles come across the desks here at Barn Finds. This little Celica is not a factory convertible, but it is… more»
Sep 5, 2018 • Classifieds • 8 Comments
Reader Ad: 1981 Toyota Celica Sunchaser
We’ve seen a few of these convertible Celicas, but this has to be one of the cleaner ones we’ve ever seen! The Griffith Company modified around 2,000 Celicas for Toyota and it’s hard to say how many of those… more»
Aug 3, 2018 • Uncategorized • 11 Comments
Sweet Treat: 1980 Toyota Celica GT Sunchaser
I got my tonsils removed earlier this summer, so you’d think I’d have gotten my fill of pudding on my two week-long soft diet, but this 1980 Toyota Celica GT Sunchaser looks like a big bowl of butterscotch pudding,… more»
Mar 4, 2018 • For Sale • 14 Comments
$1,500 Ragtop: 1981 Toyota Celica Sunchaser
Spring is almost here, even though we’re supposed to get almost a foot of snow again this week. Sigh. This 1981 Toyota Celica Sunchaser gives me hope that winter will soon be over with. It’s posted on Craigslist, and… more»
Feb 6, 2018 • Uncategorized • 20 Comments
Running When Parked: 1980 Toyota Celica Sunchaser
Ah, the classic “running when parked.” I love this description, as it means so little yet inspires much hope among enthusiasts passionate about a certain car. For example, if you’ve been hunting for a rare Toyota Celica Sunchaser convertible,… more»
Mar 15, 2017 • For Sale • 19 Comments
How Many Are Left? 1981 Toyota Sunchaser
Today was a messy day in the Northeast, casting doubt that springtime is going to arrive in the near-term. So it goes without saying that when you’re heaving snow off the shovel with about three inches of water underneath,… more»
Dec 1, 2015 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Free 1981 Toyota Sunchaser!
I realize this 1981 Toyota Sunchaser (based on a Celica) is not the most complete car, but what’s there looks solid and it’s the best price of all–free! It’s located in northern Virginia near Washington DC, and is listed… more»
Oct 5, 2015 • For Sale • 10 Comments
#511 of 600, Another 1980 Toyota Sunchaser
Jeff did a story back in December of 2014 on a different Sunchaser, so if you haven’t ever heard of a Sunchaser and would like more background be sure to read his post here. This one is listed here on craigslist with… more»
Dec 16, 2014 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Rising Sun: 1980 Toyota Celica Sunchaser
One of the best ways to feel a connection to a car outside of driving it is to own it in miniature. For those of you who collected them before you could drive one, you might remember the Tomy… more»
