1992 Toyota Celica GT Convertible, runs, but engine needs major work.

Condition:	Used
Make:	Toyota
Model:	Celica
Type:	Convertible
Trim:	GT Convertible 2-Door
Year:	1992
Mileage:	159,000
VIN:	jt5st87k9n0110215
Color:	Black
Fuel:	Gasoline
Transmission:	Manual
Drive type:	FWD
Interior color:	Gray
Safety:	Driver Airbag
Vehicle Title:	Clear
Item location:	Woodbridge, Virginia, United States

Extras

Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
8-Speaker Premium Sound System, Power Folding Mirrors, Cassette Player, CD Player, Convertible

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Description of 1992 Toyota Celica

Relisting due to change in local arrangements.
I am selling my former project car and daily driver. This is a 1992 Toyota Celica convertible and it has about 160,000 miles on it. I am the third owner, nd probably the only owner who has bothered to take care of the car. It has a manual transmission, ower everything, D/Tape, nd the driver seat has adjustable power lumbar and side-bolster support.
I bought it in 2004 and drove it for years before having a second kid and so it's been sitting for most of the last 2 years. I started it every couple of months just to make sure it still ran. This was about the same until a few weeks ago when I tried to start it. It still runs, ut the engine makes a knocking noise under heavy acceleration and there's a lot of oil around the seals at the top, o my guess is that it's on its way out. It can still be driven, ut neither very quickly nor under heavy loads.
I have to reiterate: The engine needs major work or a replacement. This will be a project or parts car, ven though it technically still runs. I would not recommend driving it far, ut it would be a fun project car. You could probably drive it back to your house if you live about 20 miles away, ut I would recommend having a friend follow you in a more reliable car, ust in case.
That being said, f you plan on replacing the engine, ount on about $2000 if you have a shop do it, aybe $500-800 if you do it yourself, nd then you've got yourself a running, un-to-drive, onvertible for between $2-3K.
The handling is great, he tires still have plenty of tread, he sound system is nice, nd the A/C actually blows cold. The convertible top works, ut there's a small hole near the top of the clear plastic window where it meets the canvas (one of the pictures shows this). I upgraded the mirrors to the power-folding variety, hich means when you push a button, hey fold toward the body of the car. It's pretty awesome.
The paint has seen better days and the cruise control hasn't worked for years. The car was hit on the driver side before I owned it (1999 according to the carfax) and there is some body damage behind the driver side door because of this (see photos for closeup). The damage doesn't look great, ut it also hasn't gotten worse since I've owned it. The interior is fair, ut dirty. It would look decent with a good cleaning. It used to be a lot of fun, nd probably still could be, ut like I said, he motor's going to need work and I don't have the time or resources anymore. I'm asking $800 or best reasonable offer. Title is good and in hand.
I think I've covered everything, ut if you have questions, lease ask me.