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Thank you all very much for the priceless info! I will follow your lead and let you know how I get on. Here are some pictures as promised....she’s rough. Is the body repairable? Specifically the front bumper?

Yes you can save it . But needs some work. I haven't the skill to help you but it is not so bad.

This celica is like I love them. Used but not abused. In its juce.

Should be able to save the front.
Google or look on YouTube, there should be some useful intell on repairs with shoegoo and fibreglass(tape)