1971: Celica ST Coupe is introduced to the U.S.
     
     1974: Introduction of the Celica GT Coupe.
     
     1976: Motor Trend names Celica "Import Car of the Year."
     
     1977: Introduction of the Celica GT Liftback. Sales hit 160,000.
     
     1978: The second-generation Celica debuts. Motor Trend names Celica
     "Import Car of the Year."
     
     1982: The third-generation Celica is introduced.
     
     1983: The fender-flared GT-S model debuts.
     
     1986: The fourth-generation, front-wheel-drive Celica's
     introduction.
     
     1988: The rally-inspired Celica All-Trac[?] Turbo comes to America.
     
     1990: The fifth-generation Celica debuts.
     
     1992: Styling and engineering refinements.
     
     1993: Anti-lock brakes ( ABS[?] ) newly available.
     
     1994: The sixth-generation Celica is introduced with upgraded
     drivetrains and dual air bags SRS.*
     
     1995: The introduction of the new GT Convertible.
     
     1996: 25th Anniversary Limited-Edition GT Convertible and ST
     Liftback released. Standard models feature minor styling and
     content changes.
     
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     The first-generation Celica - a small, personal specialty coupe -
     was launched in summer 1971. Combining sports car styling and
     performance with comfort and luxury features, the 1971 Celica ST
     2-Door Sport Coupe became an immediate success.
     
     Building on the success of the original Celica ST, Toyota
     introduces the Celica GT in 1974 and the Celica GT Liftback in
     1977.
     
     Motor Trend's "Import Car of the Year" award was bestowed on Celica
     in 1976 and again in 1978.
     
     With a distinct European influence in its rounded contours, Toyota
     unveiled the second-generation Celica ST, GT and GT Liftback in
     1978.
     
     Toyota introduced the third-generation Celica in 1982. It combined
     a pronounced wedge shape, sporty style and performance with
     legendary Toyota reliability.
     
     In 1983, Celica GT-S was added to the lineup and quickly became the
     image-leading Celica.
     
     1986 was the year for the all-new, front-wheel drive,
     fourth-generation Celica. Smooth contours, a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder
     DOHC[?] 16-valve engine and 4-wheel independent suspension helped
     make the new Celica a leader.
     
     The All-Trac[?] Turbo was unveiled in 1988 with a high-performance
     turbocharged powerplant and all-wheel drive.
     
     Toyota introduced the fifth-generation Celica in 1990. A bold,
     dramatic design set this Celica apart from its competitors.
     
     The 1992 Celicas received revised front styling, larger wheels and
     tires, various performance improvements and revised taillamps for a
     more aggressive appearance.
     
     In 1993, an Anti-lock Braking System ( ABS[?] ) was made standard
     on the All-Trac[?] Turbo and available for the first time on the
     Celica GT convertible along with standard 4-wheel disc brakes.
     
     For 1994, the Celica was all-new, available in both coupe and
     liftback body styles in ST and GT trim levels. The performance,
     style, safety and value of Celica had been upgraded with standard
     dual air bags SRS,* upgraded drivetrains and available ABS[?] .
     
     The 1994 GT received performance and luxury-equipment upgrades.
     
     In 1995 a new convertible, based on the recently redesigned GT
     Coupe, was introduced.
     
     In 1996, Toyota celebrates the Silver Anniversary of the Celica by
     releasing two limited edition vehicles: the 25th Anniversary GT
     Convertible and ST Liftback, with commemorative badges, numbering
     and additional features. (See Models/Features for details.) Minor
     styling revisions to the front fascia -- plus changes to standard
     and optional equipment -- add even more value to Toyota's
     affordable sports/GT car.
     
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