Toyota Celica Convertible

Engine

Inline-4, 2.2L

Power

130 hp

Torque

145 lb-ft

0 to 60

9.2 s

Top speed

115 mph

Transmission

Automatic

Drivetrain

FWD

Original MSRP

$23,998

The fifth-generation Celica Convertible represents Toyota's final attempt at an affordable drop-top sports car before retreating to hardtops only. Built exclusively in Japan with a power-folding soft top, these ST204 models offered genuine open-air motoring without the typical convertible compromises of the era. The naturally aspirated 2.2-liter 5S-FE four-cylinder produced 130 hp, while the rare All-Trac AWD variant paired the turbocharged 3S-GTE with full-time four-wheel drive, a unique combination in the convertible world. Production numbers were modest, making clean examples increasingly scarce. The Convertible's reinforced chassis maintained decent rigidity, and Toyota's build quality ensured many survived daily driving duties. Today, collectors appreciate these as the end of an era, Toyota's last convertible sports car until the 86's arrival decades later. Low-mileage examples, particularly All-Trac models, command growing interest among enthusiasts seeking affordable Japanese classics with genuine rarity.