Toyota Celica A40
Sold prices, market value and cars for sale
As of October 21, 2026, Shifty has recorded 56 public sales of the Toyota Celica A40. The records run from February 2018 to May 2026. In the past 12 months, 4 sold at a median of $16,250. The Shifty Estimate for the Convertible is $11,000.
Versions
About the Toyota Celica A40
- Built
- 1978 to 1985
- Versions
- 1
- Body styles
- Convertible
The Toyota Celica A40 was built from 1978 to 1985.
The Celica, the most traded version: The second-generation Celica marked Toyota's serious entry into the sports car arena, trading the original's Mustang-inspired lines for crisp, angular styling that screamed '80s cool. Built on Toyota's rear-wheel-drive platform, these Celicas delivered genuine driving pleasure with their balanced chassis and responsive steering. The Base trim typically came with Toyota's reliable 2.2-liter 20R four-cylinder producing 96 horsepower, paired with either a four-speed manual or three-speed automatic. While not a powerhouse, the lightweight construction and near-perfect weight distribution made it a joy on twisty roads. Production spanned over 800,000 units globally, but clean, unmodified examples are increasingly rare. The '78-'81 generation represents the sweet spot before emissions strangled performance and before front-wheel drive arrived. Collectors appreciate these as the last true sports car Celicas, with values climbing steadily for pristine examples, especially rare factory options like the five-speed manual.
The market
Recent sales
Common questions
How much does a Toyota Celica A40 cost?
In the past 12 months, 4 sold at a median of $16,250. Half of the 20 most recent sales landed between $7,000 and $15,200. The Shifty Estimate is $11,000.
What is a Toyota Celica A40 worth today?
The Shifty Estimate for the Convertible is $11,000. It describes a well-kept example.
How many Toyota Celica A40 examples have sold?
Shifty has recorded 56 public sales since February 2018. 4 came in the past 12 months. The most recent sold for $28,600 on May 9, 2026.
Where do Toyota Celica A40 examples sell?
Of the last 20 sales with a known venue, 16 were at Bring a Trailer. The rest: Barrett-Jackson (1), Cars & Bids (1), Hagerty Marketplace (1) and Mecum Auctions (1).
How many miles do Toyota Celica A40 examples have when they sell?
Across the last 17 sales with a recorded odometer, the median was 71,000 miles. The lowest showed 12,000 miles and the highest 165,000 miles.
Where do Shifty's Toyota Celica A40 prices come from?
Every figure here comes from recorded public sales and live listings of the Toyota Celica A40. Each sale is filed by version and year. Shifty leaves out cars without a clean title, mismatched cars and implausible prices. The Shifty Estimate weights the most recent sales most heavily. These figures were read on October 21, 2026.