Highlights

Single family ownership, with the original keepers (father and son) still on the V5C
Previous bodywork refurbishment
The car recently underwent a comprehensive fluid and filter service which amounted to approximately £500
The vendor reports that absolutely everything works
Presented in very good condition for its age

The Appeal

As one of Toyota’s longest lived and most successful sports cars, the Celica GT was available in various body styles and revisions over 35 years and remains a popular choice for enthusiasts the world over. Here we have a rather fine Fourth Generation 1989 example, a 2.0-litre T160 Celica GT which has had just the one registered family keeper from new.

The car was passed to the owner’s son upon their death and the vendor has registered it as a motor trader, so as not to add a name to the V5C. Therefore, the V5C displays the name of the first owner and their son only. The Celica underwent some bodywork refurbishment around seven years ago in order to rectify some corrosion identified during a 2016 MOT inspection.

It’s presented in very good condition inside and out and the vendor reports that absolutely everything works. If you’re looking for one of these lesser seen cars, this looks a really fine candidate and the ownership history makes it a rather special example.

The History and Paperwork

54,261 miles, supported by the service history
Accompanied by a number of invoices detailing the car’s servicing and renovation work
Current MOT until April 2024 with no advisories
Underwent some bodywork restoration around seven years ago
The original owner reportedly acquired the car to commemorate their 60th Birthday
Upon their death, it was passed to their son, who’s name remains on the V5C
An original service book, demonstrates that it was serviced regularly throughout its life
With the present keeper for around four years

The Interior

Very smart velour interior
All appears original and in great condition
Very little in the way of wear to the seats
No UV damage evident to any of the plastics or the dashboard top
We’re assured all the switchgear and instrumentation works flawlessly
Minimal wear to the carpeting
The boot presents really well
Smart headlining
All the controls appear in great order
The only slight fault the vendor identifies is the driver’s electric window switch toggle is missing a small piece, although it continues to operate fully
Retains a period stereo

The Exterior

Very smart white paintwork
The aforementioned bodywork restoration has held up very well
No signs of current corrosion, notable wear or any damage
The OEM alloy wheels look to be in marvellous condition
Currently shod with a mixture of tyres
Retains an original dealer sticker in the rear window as well as a ‘Celica’ vinyl on the boot lid
All the trim presents really well, as does the glass and light lenses

The Mechanics

2.0-litre four-cylinder twin-cam engine
Automatic gearbox with overdrive (fully working)
Recently undergone a very comprehensive fluid service with new oils and filters at a cost of around £500
The vendor reports that it drives exceptionally with no faults apparent

Summary

You seldom see a Celica of this vintage today which is a real shame as they were some technically advanced and interesting cars. This 1989 GT is a really fine example which has clearly been cherished over the years. If you’d like to be the first to add a new surname to the logbook, be sure not to miss this excellent opportunity.

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