2nd gen Toyota Celica 1978–1981

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A Calty-styled coupe and liftback with a 2.2L, then a 2.4L, four, and a few short-run editions; the six-cylinder Celica Supra joined it in 1979.

Watch out for

Reputation: what owners and the press report. Tap one to see what to check.

Rust behind the body panels All years One source so far

What to check: Look under the car and behind the panels for rust.

Two readers commenting on Curbside Classic's reprint of a 1980 road test say these Celicas rusted away in Ohio and that the backs of the panels had little protection.

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Every warning and recall for this generation, with a box to tick.