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It depends on its condition. If it’s in top shape it would be worth advertising it through one of the enthusiast type classified magazines, or even a classic car auction. If it’s not up to scratch trade it in, put a ‘For Sale’ sign on it and park it in prominent places. You could also advertise it on sites like Carsguide.
It’s worth around $5000, and I wouldn’t hold on to it in the hope the value might eventually go up. I doubt that it will, and even if it does, it will take a long time for it to happen.
FOR a stylish drive there's the VW Beetle cabriolet and the Mini cabriolet. Both look smart and are fun to drive, and you will be able to get them for about $40,000. Another way to go is to buy a coupe/convertible -- one that has a folding metal roof instead of a soft-top. That way you get the security and refinement of a coupe and the fun of a convertible. The VW Eos is a good one, as is the Holden Astra Twin-Top, but they will set you back about $50,000. For a sportier ride there is the Mazda MX-5 coupe/convertible, which is more fun but is only a two-seater. All those cars will be reliable and all represent good value.
CARS are regarded as classic when they reach 25 years old, but that doesn't necessarily translate into a higher value. To find the nearest club contact your local motoring organisation. It would probably be worth $3000 as a trade-in, perhaps $4500 in a private sale.
YES, the RA60 Celica should run satisfactorily on unleaded without an additive, though I would run it on high octane unleaded petrol because your car will have a relatively high compression ratio and may ping on regular unleaded.
WHAT you have is more a curiosity than a classic. Even with its very low mileage, it's still regarded as a used Celica by the trade, and it's not yet old enough to be considered a classic by enthusiasts. Whether the Celica will ever be considered a true classic is open to debate, but that's a matter that will be resolved in time. An average 1990 Celica SX is valued at about $11,000, but yours may attract a higher price because of its low mileage. I would think $15,000 is not out of the question. There are a number of ways to sell it: the classifieds, specialist magazines or by auction at one of the specialists such as Shannons.