`  It was the ``second generation`` for want of a better term early model liftbacks (ie RA28/29/35) than had the triple rear tail lights. The original Celica liftback, built between April 1973 and December 1975 (RA25/TA27) had 5 rear tail lights. From the doors to the rear of the car the body shape was similar and parts could be exchanged between the RA25/TA27 and the RA28/29/35 series. However, the front, while looking similar, are different and not exchangeable. The RA25/TA27 are, in effect, TA22 liftbacks, as they were built on the TA22 chassis. And yes, they are very customable and there are examples of RA23/28 driving about with turbo 18R-G engines, 1GG-GTE engines, 1JZ turbo engines, BEAMS 3SG and 3S-GTE engines, as well as TA22s with 18R-G, 2T-G turbo, 3T-GTE and 4A-GTE engines. Outside of Japan you will be lucky to find a modifed RA25/TA27. These models are so rare that they are usually left as is, specifically if a GT model. - River -`