On the morning of January 13, 2024, Mr. Dang Le Nguyen Vu was spotted on the street with a unique sports car. The exterior of the car is a mysterious black color with chrome details and customized rims, which has attracted the attention of car enthusiasts. Let’s find out more about this car in today’s article.
The story behind the unique car driven by “Qua” Vu
Looking at the license plate number 51L-416.63, we can see that this sports car has just joined Mr. Dang Le Nguyen Vu’s collection. It is a Toyota Celica, which has a total of 7 generations from 1970 to 2006, meaning this car has been around for 36 years.
Which Toyota Celica is this for Mr. Dang Le Nguyen Vu?
This Toyota Celica is the 5th car that Mr. Dang Le Nguyen Vu has added to his collection, which shows that the businessman from the Central Highlands is actively seeking unique and rare JDM cars, including the legendary Toyota Celica.
Which generation does this car belong to?
Looking at the design of the car, especially the headlights and taillights, it is not difficult to guess that this is the first generation of the Toyota Celica, produced from 1970 to 1977, with two variants, A20 and A30.
In this generation, the design of the Toyota Celica is considered wild and adventurous, on par with its contemporary, the Ford Mustang. With the LT logo at the rear, this car is equipped with a 1.6-liter engine and a 5-speed manual transmission.
The interesting features of this car
Previously, Mr. Dang Le Nguyen Vu already owned a first-generation Toyota Celica, so this is his second one. If you are wondering what’s different, the answer lies in the transmission. The Toyota Celica with the license plate number 51L-416.63 has a manual transmission, while the one with the license plate number 61A-363.33 has an automatic transmission.
The exterior of the Toyota Celica driven by Mr. Dang Le Nguyen Vu is painted black. The highlights of the car are the round retro headlights integrated into the grille, and the square turn signals. The front end of the car also features a large front bumper and extended fenders.
On the side profile, the first generation Toyota Celica has flared rear wheel arches that curve towards the tail of the car, adding a touch of sensuality. The chrome Celica logo is placed in front of the rear wheels, and the car is equipped with customized shiny chrome rims with small spoke designs.
At the rear, the car features rectangular taillights and chrome accents. It has a shiny stainless steel rear bumper and a pair of powerful round exhaust pipes. The car also has an LT2000 badge to identify the model.
As mentioned earlier, the most significant difference of the Toyota Celica in this article is the use of a manual transmission, which is evident when opening the door and stepping into the driver’s compartment. The seats are black leather with many original details.
Of course, “Qua” Vu’s team has also added a cup holder and an ashtray for his convenience while driving. The center control panel stands out with 5 almost fully extended screens and a fan. The large steering wheel is true to the vintage style of the car.
The powertrain of Mr. Dang Le Nguyen Vu’s Toyota Celica is a 2T 4-cylinder engine with a displacement of 1.6 liters, produced from 1970 to 1984. The cylinder bore and stroke are 85 mm × 70 mm. The 2T engine is usually paired with a T40 4-speed/T50 5-speed manual transmission or an A40 3-speed automatic transmission.
The output power for the early 2T-C big port design is 102 horsepower, while the later version is 75 horsepower at 5200 rpm, with a maximum torque of 116 Nm at 3,800 rpm.
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