Aoshima 20083 - Toyota TA22 Celica 1600GT '72 1/24 Scale Plastic Assembly Kit  [AO-20083]

Aoshima 1/24 Toyota TA22 Celica 1600GT '72 - The Model Car Collection Entry

This is a 1/24 scale plastic model kit depicting the 1972 Toyota TA22 Celica 1600GT, released as a display-style item in The Model Car series.

The Toyota Celica first appeared in 1970 as a compact sports coupé built on passenger-car underpinnings, offering coupelike styling in a smaller package. The TA22 designation covers early first-generation Celica variants; 1600GT models were equipped with a 1.6-litre engine and higher specification trim. These cars saw regular road use and occasional private club competition through the early 1970s.

The TA22 makes a popular scale subject thanks to its clear profile and authentic period trim. Model builders should consult period imagery and factory material to match paints and interior details. The kit requires standard modelling care: careful sprue removal, filling or sanding seams where needed, and painting to suit the era. Attention to wheel fit and restrained weathering will elevate the final display without extensive rework.

A representative 1/24 scale take on an early Celica, appropriate for collectors and modellers aiming for authentic display finish.