The Toyota Celica was a sports car produced by the Japanese automaker Toyota from 1970 to 2006. The Celica name was derived from the Latin word coelica meaning "heavenly" or "celestial". In Japan, the Celica was exclusive to the Toyota Corolla Store retail dealerships.
1. The Celica was one of the first cars to offer a liftback body style. 2. All Celicas were built with fuel economy in mind without sacrificing performance. 3. The Toyota Celica was very popular in motorsports and became known as a formidable opponent on the rally stage.
The first Toyota Celica was actually a convertible! Unlike its successors, the AA60 Celica Convertible was never sold in Japan and was only available in export markets such as Australia and North America.