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Hi,

And here is the secont topic for the Toyota Celica Gr. B.

Here, the body seems to be in a better condition. The lexan also feels a lot stronger than the one of the Porsche 959.

This one seems close to perfect.... despite the front, lower arms.... both broken... I have to check, if I have some.... finding them is probably very difficult and selling with broken arms... the price probably falls a lot.

Also here: Pictures!

🤤🤤🤤 wonderfull car. I love it.

Does look lovely Eddie.   But unfortunately both the  959 and Celica chassis and parts can just simply break even if never used simply due to age of the plastic parts.  

Sandy

There are some aloy parts available and 3d files are on thingiverse. I have arms printed for my project.

I hope that I can find some spare parts in a box....

But if not, I am not sure, what's better: Selling it only with original parts, but a defect OR selling it with non-original parts...
I would argue that I am not a bad modeller. But I am risking more damages while trying to change these parts? Do I have enough experience with such old cars or can someone else do it better?....
Or should I just try to glue the lower arms and clearly indicate it to the buyer / on the auction?

First, I was really happy to find these cars... now the first joy is dimmed, as there are to many insecurities...

Fantastic condition!
Sadly broken arms are more and more common due age.

I ran mine a lot in the eaarly 90s, and never broke anything.
But then the Celica were just a few years old then.

Arms are the same for the Celica and the 959, so should be obtainable if you don't have a spare one.
If it was mine I would have changed the broken ones as it is much more valuable unbroken.
I don't think there is any risk changing them yourself.
Arms are the weak point on this chassis, the rest is usually not an issue unless driven.

Eddy if I have a second pair of arms, printed in 3d I can send them to you.

@Stingray: Thank you for your offer. If I change parts, I prefer to use original ones. As the rest is original, it would hurt to use a non-original one.

Sure.
If I could , I'll say you leave it as it is and send it to me... 😜