Largest 1st gen Celica's Gathering in North America RA24

This is the largest gathering of 1st generation Toyota Celica's in North America.
I many new and friendly people this day. I also scored some parts for my car for a good deal!
Im still learning about these car, and going to this meet did not help keep me content with my car lol.

[@Doncincuenton]

Im a Toyota technician, now retired and life long Toyota collector appreciate this video friend! Now I got a 1981 Celica ST. Thanks for this video!

[@saneman8147]

When cars had character, individuality from other makes and presence. Thanks.

[@kelvinarreola]

They don’t make em like they use to, my car has 880k miles on it

[@Uswesi1527]

A unique masterpiece of arts and craftsmanship

[@beenieboy710]

Nice meeting you Kelvin! I hope you stay in the Celica game.. 🙌

[@kelvinarreola]

Hope you see you again with my car less shitty

[@buzz2jz]

Nice work Kelvin ✌️ great vid…wish you got more shots and info on that white wide body with the black stripes on the doors.

[@kelvinarreola]

Thanks for watching! Wish I had time to interview and do breakdowns with all the cars

[@dennisb9990]

Hi kelvin brings back a lot of memories, where is is the exact location of the meet? Coz I’ve never been to any, i just watch your channel on you tube

[@thorzeens]

sb chevy fits in celica with out messing with fire wall

[@markreynolds3850]

❤️❤️ thanks for sharing.

[@kelvinarreola]

Thanks for watching!

[@drownthepoor]

Lots of great looking cars. One thing I dislike about the older models is the side-view mirrors. It's the only change the US-specs got right in many cases/ You can clearly see the American influences in a lot of the 60's through late 70's designs. There are many US classic cars that I genuinely love the design of, but absolutely hate how large they are. Japan's car sizes are often a lot better. In fact, one thing I hate about modern Japanese cars is how large they've become. Civic is a prime example.

[@kelvinarreola]

So you dislike fender mirror? I still have the mirrors on the door

[@drownthepoor]

@@kelvinarreola Yeah I think it's better to use on the door. The fender mirrors are good because they don't hang off the side, and they're true to a JDM period car. I prefer the door look though, and at some point Japan decided to go that way too. I never did understand why they were the only country that had them on the fenders.

[@anthonylove6639]

Dang! I should bring out my 2003 Celica GT to your meet. Needs some work. Me and my gf owned it since 2003. Some right side body damage but minor. She doesn’t know how to drive. Lol and need paint just because it’s original paint.

[@exodusautogarage]

GREAT COVERAGE MAN!!!

[@kelvinarreola]

Thanks for watching

[@CoolGuyClub]

These cars are all dream status right here. Did you tell them you passed smog?

[@kelvinarreola]

Oh yes I let all of them know

[@nigelturner3251]

Wow.I miss my 1972 Celica 1600ST in bright yellow with Black Vinyl roof.

[@kelvinarreola]

Sounds like you need another one!

[@classiccarimports]

Keep the videos coming.

[@kelvinarreola]

Thanks for watching!!

[@aphex14]

Nice!

[@asido057]

Nice meet ill take my 1970 corona mark 2 to next years event or my 69 corona rt43

[@Deceptik1]

The orange liftback is my car. Wondering if we’re related since we have the same last name

[@kelvinarreola]

I doubt it but if you want to be my cousin anyway I’m cool with that

[@1970ronin]

mine started of rough, still a great car. I wish my car and I could have been there, (blew a rod 6 days before the show)

[@kelvinarreola]

Dang, next year! Get it going again

[@1970ronin]

@@kelvinarreola Already back up thanks to a bunch of old car loving people. Hope to see you there

[@cyberguypr]

Me and my RA29 in the Midwest are totally NOT jealous of the West coast Celica meetings 😀

[@kelvinarreola]

Sounds like you need a road trip

[@tretrawick6021]

@@kelvinarreola Hey Fella, could you tell me where and when is this Celica meet will come again? i have owned Celicas and Supras for decades and i wil be getting them back in action in the future and need some parts and much upgrade info i can get my hands on. BTW. great video and nice music instrumental of ' OH HONEY '.

[@jessicadelaney9085]

Yes

[@kelvinarreola]

Next one is April 6!

[@1970ronin]

4-6-2024 not missing it this time!

[@kelvinarreola]

See you there

[@bqng]

@kelvin, can you recommend a good body shop in San Gabriel Valley for extreme makeover of my 1980 Celica FB? - Ernie

[@kelvinarreola]

No recommendations unfortunately sorry

[@rayacosta3510]

miss my 1975 Celica wish I still had it

[@kelvinarreola]

Sounds like you need another one

[@dannyyang1202]

BEAUTIFUL!!! 😂

[@josuemartinez9860]

Sorry for the question jaja but, what does TA and RA stands for?

[@kelvinarreola]

TA came with a T series engine like 2tc or 2tg. RA came with a r series engine like 18/20/22r

[@user-hy2mt1gx9m]

Nice car bro

[@kelvinarreola]

Thanks ✌

[@titomolina6643]

When and where is the next meet in southern cal!?

[@kelvinarreola]

Murrieta at faith quality autobody on 4/6/23!

[@pippaknuckle]

Some Datsun 1600 there?

[@norm1815]

21:37 😍😍

[@thorzeens]

dont know if you still looking i have some parts for celica 1st gen

[@rafa3901]

What parts do you have??

[@Blbbbb]

Some very nice Celicas. Would have loved one but my parents bought a first series Toyota Mk11 which had a small gutless 6 cylinder engine. Thirsty and disappointing performance.

[@kelvinarreola]

Sounds like you need to swap a 1jz in there lol

[@YotaWorxs]

😅nice meeting you 👍😎 @kelvinArreola

[@kelvinarreola]

Likewise

[@JomSTVMedia-wc3xg]

love your channel bro:-) the TE51 love that body :-)

[@kelvinarreola]

Me too!

[@kelvinarreola]

Me too!

[@JomSTVMedia-wc3xg]

@@kelvinarreola I hope to collabe with you someday :-) more power to your channel #jdmnumbawan

[@dennisb9990]

Hi when is the next meet?

[@kelvinarreola]

This weekend in Murrieta same place!

[@dennisb9990]

@@kelvinarreola hi kelvin im avid fan brings back memories, where is it exactly in Murrieta?

[@kelvinarreola]

@@dennisb9990 41108 Nick Ln, Murrieta, CA 92562 Saturday May 6 from 3pm - 8pm

[@dennisb9990]

Thank you!

[@glengerdes4158]

Date for next year? And location?

[@kelvinarreola]

April 4, 2024 in Murrieta, CA

[@jessicadelaney9085]

April 6th

[@belaszatmari-bimbo-4178]

❤❤❤❤🕉❤❤❤

[@thorzeens]

my 76 celica is not slow

[@kelvinarreola]

is it fast?

[@douglashoward346]

too many non 1st gen Celicas in this vid

[@kelvinarreola]

Yea but enough to have a meet

[@Nimbus.]

🌥

[@supraeffective]

realized that was @papadakisracing 's celica at 3:00!

[@kelvinarreola]

I wanted to ask him some questions but he was surrounded by people