Vehicle Description

1997 Toyota Celica GT-S Convertible – JDM Import – Right-Hand Drive – Only 37K Original Miles – Palatine, IL

Now available at Car City Inc. in Palatine, Illinois, this 1997 Toyota Celica GT-S Convertible (JDM / RHD) is a rare enthusiast car with only 37,000 original miles. If you’re searching for a clean right-hand drive JDM Toyota for sale in the USA, this is the kind of low-mileage, factory-correct convertible that collectors and real Toyota fans wait for.

This Celica is built on Toyota’s 6th-generation Celica platform (ST202 family), known for its tight chassis, balanced handling, and high-quality build. Toyota’s own historical lineage data lists the ST202’s 2.0L DOHC 16-valve 3S engine family and core dimensions (4435mm length / 1750mm width / 2535mm wheelbase), which is a big reason these drive planted and “connected” compared to many modern cars.

Power comes from the legendary 2.0L 3S-GE Twin-Cam 16, an engine family widely used across Toyota performance models and respected for durability and a high-revving character. Toyota’s 3S-GE platform has multiple generations; the later JDM versions (including BEAMS-era variants in the Celica ST202) are especially sought after by enthusiasts.

This Celica delivers what matters in a JDM convertible: RHD authenticity, low miles, open-top driving, and timeless Toyota styling. Features and highlights include a power soft-top, alloy wheels, newer tires, clean interior condition, and everyday usability items like power windows/locks/mirrors and factory lighting. It’s a strong fit for collectors, weekend drivers, and buyers who want something different than the typical local inventory.

JDM Buying Confidence (Local + Nationwide): Car City Inc. has served Palatine and Chicagoland since 2010, and we specialize in specialty and import inventory. We can assist local buyers and coordinate nationwide shipping for out-of-state collectors. Visit us at 2232 N Rand Rd, Palatine, IL, or view more inventory at carcitychicago.com.

Why Buy From Car City Inc. – Palatine, IL

Car City Inc. has been a trusted family-owned used car dealership in Palatine, IL since 2010, proudly serving the greater Chicagoland area. If you are searching for used cars near Palatine, Schaumburg, Arlington Heights, or anywhere in the northwest suburbs, we offer one of the largest selections in the area with 150–200 quality pre-owned vehicles in stock at all times, including sedans, SUVs, trucks, luxury vehicles, and specialty imports.

What truly separates us is our in-house Car City Auto Service facility, staffed by 6 experienced professional mechanics. We service local municipalities, franchise dealerships, commercial fleets, and retail customers. Our team specializes in complex repairs on BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Land Rover, Porsche, Bentley, Rolls-Royce, Jaguar, and all major domestic brands — which means every vehicle we sell is professionally inspected and prepared, not outsourced.

We price our vehicles using real-time market data so they sell — no inflated pricing, no games. We also work with a full network of trusted lenders offering financing for good credit, challenged credit, first-time buyers, and ITIN customers.

Visit Car City Inc. at 2232 N Rand Rd, Palatine, IL and experience a straightforward, professional buying process backed by real mechanical expertise and long-term community trust.