1977 Toyota Celica RA28 LT2000 Liftback - Silver - 98,226km - 1968cc 18R-C Inline-Four, 5-Speed Manual, Australian-Delivered
Price Guide: $25,000 - $46,000
Second-generation RA28 Celica Liftback, genuine Australian Motor Industries delivery, original 18R-C engine confirmed, BFGoodrich Radial T/A tyres, clean body with some age-related patina.
Description
The RA28 Celica Liftback arrived in 1974 as the second-generation evolution of Toyota's iconic sports coupe, and the LT2000 variant represented the top of the range with the 18R-C twin-cam engine and five-speed gearbox. These cars defined affordable Japanese performance in Australia through the late 1970s and remain one of the most appealing entry points into period Toyota ownership today. The RA28 generation improved on the original RA20 with a more refined interior, better handling, and the practical liftback body style that gave it genuine daily usability. Australian-delivered examples like this one came through AMI and were built to ADR specifications, making them legitimate right-hand-drive originals rather than conversions.
This RA28 presents in silver with the LT2000 and Liftback badges confirmed intact on the tailgate, along with the correct "Celica" badging on the rear quarter. The body sits on aftermarket black multi-spoke wheels fitted with BFGoodrich Radial T/A white-letter tyres, a period-correct and entirely appropriate tyre choice that suits the car's era well. The side profile shows straight body lines with good panel gaps, and photos of the lower trim area reveal some age-related surface rust and rust bleed at the door-to-rocker junction, which is typical for RA28s of this age and. The interior has been re-upholstered or is very well preserved, with the black vinyl bucket seats presenting in excellent condition. The original three-spoke steering wheel with wood-grain rim is in place, the five-speed shifter is intact, and the dashboard carries a dash mat on top, suggesting the original dash surface has some cracking beneath, a common characteristic of this era. The cargo area shows some bare metal floor pan with surface patina where floor covering is absent. The original 18R-C engine is confirmed by the blue rocker cover bearing the 18R-C badging, with the original engine number 18R1331017 documented. The chassis number RA28022481 is confirmed on the compliance plate.
Clean RA28 LT2000 Celicas have been trading between $25,000 - $46,000 in Australia, with the best examples in original or well-maintained condition reaching toward the top of that range. The low odometer reading of 98,226km, original drivetrain, and Australian-delivered provenance give this car the right foundation. Some rust attention and interior tidying work would make it a very presentable example.
Features
* 1968cc 18R-C inline four-cylinder engine (engine number 18R1331017)
* 5-speed manual transmission
* Rear-wheel drive
* Liftback hatch body style with original "LIFTBACK" chrome badge
* LT2000 trim level with "LT2000" badge intact
* Australian Motor Industries (AMI) delivery, right-hand drive
* Aftermarket black multi-spoke wheels
* BFGoodrich Radial T/A white-letter tyres
* Black vinyl bucket seat interior, re-trimmed or well-preserved
* Original three-spoke steering wheel with wood-grain rim
* Analogue instrument cluster with period-correct gauges
* Original heater/ventilation controls
Condition Notes
* Surface rust and rust bleed visible at lower body trim and door-to-rocker junction
* Cargo area floor covering partially absent, bare metal floor pan visible with surface patina
* Dashboard top covered with dash mat, likely concealing age-related dash cracking beneath
* Minor stone chipping on front panels consistent with age
Specifications
Year: 1977
Make/Model: Toyota Celica RA28 LT2000
Body: Liftback Coupe
Engine: 1968cc 18R-C Inline-Four
Transmission: 5-Speed Manual
Drive: Rear Wheel Drive
Odometer: 98,226km
Colour: Silver
Seats: 4
Engine Number: 18R1331017
Location: Thomastown, VIC
Chassis: RA28022481
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Location of item: 4-10 Keon Parade, Thomastown, VIC, Australia
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