Highlights
- All-wheel-drive homologation model
- In current ownership for 16 years
- Highly original throughout
The Appeal
Often celebrated as one of the most successful homologation cars of its era, the Celica GT-Four was an all-wheel-drive iteration of the base car, with a turbocharged engine. To say it was a circuit-smasher would be an understatement - the ST185 was Toyota's most successful rally car for more than two decades, and continues to evoke a special kind of nostalgia.
This 1992 example is a grand ambassador, thanks in no small part to its pure '90s design language, highly original condition and effortless cool. Having been in the current ownership since 2008, it's been very well cared for, and now offers a great opportunity for the car's lucky new owner.
This 1992 example is a grand ambassador, thanks in no small part to its pure '90s design language, highly original condition and effortless cool. Having been in the current ownership since 2008, it's been very well cared for, and now offers a great opportunity for the car's lucky new owner.
History and Paperwork
- First registered in 1992
- In current ownership since 2008 (16 years)
- The inspection has expired
- Service required, including timing belt replacement
- Fair service history with incomplete paperwork, some invoices and service book stamps present
The Condition
- Bodywork is reportedly solid, though could use a little TLC
- Paintwork looks in good overall order, with a few chips and marks
- Paint on roof has slightly faded
- Rust present underneath passenger sill
- Interior is very original
- Small rip in driver's seat
- Rest of the upholstery carries age-commensurate wear
- Missing knobs for the fan
The Mechanics
- 2.0-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder engine
- Manual transmission with 5 gears
- Engine bay in good order
- Highly original to factory specs
- The vendor notes that the car is "great fun to drive"
- However, some servicing and mechanical work reportedly wouldn't go amiss
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