Classic* by the Beach: February, 2025
*Classic, not classic s , by the beach. Just the one. But what a ripper it is! An immaculate early ‘70s Celica LT with JDM-style decals along the sides and, most impressively, a 1600 twin cam engine with factory dual side-draft Mikuni carbies, as available on some Celica GTs of the time. Not in Australia, though; we didn’t officially ever get GTs, and no twin cams of any description until 1985’s fourth generation version. The pressed steel wheels are era-appropriate and the extra long bonnet vents seem - to my semi-educated eye, at least - to be JDM items (not Australian market, anyway). They’re relatively small details but really do set this car apart from your average early model Celica. Thanks to the former Chief Canberra Correspondent for capturing this fabulous car in my absence. It’s a pity I didn’t get to see it myself but I was very, very pleased to be able to feature it on this ‘blog. U M P H (uppermiddlepetrolhead.blogspot.com...