Original right-hand drive example with a 2.0-litre engine and five-speed manual gearbox
Recent £5,000 investment mechanically
The Appeal
Intended as a more affordable alternative to the 2000 GT of James Bond fame, the Celica GT was launched as a fastback coupé alongside the Carina saloon in 1970.
We understand this 1976 example to be a post-October 1975 facelift car. With its RA28 chassis prefix, it's likely a Japanese home market 'Liftback' model with the well-regarded 2.0-litre engine and five-speed manual gearbox.
As the photographs show, this is a well-presented example with an attractive time-earned patina. A great deal of recent mechanical work has been carried out, including an overhaul of the fuel/ignition systems, throttle linkage and brake rebuild.
Exempt from road tax, MOT and ready to go, this Celica is a great choice for anyone seeking a lesser-spotted sporting coupé.
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The History and Paperwork
UK registered since April 2016
Two previous registered keepers on the V5C logbook
Exempt from MOT and road tax
89,866 km indicated (55,840 miles)
MOT certificates and several recent invoices in the history file
Copy of a 1976 English owner's manual accompanies the car
Receipt for engine rebuild at Richard Henry Autos in 2022 (£2,750 invoice in the file)
Receipt for clutch work and wheel refurbishment in March 2024 (£1,140)
Large maintenance record (Summer 2025) for £4,643.62 on brakes and engine servicing (breakdown in gallery)
Original-looking and well-presented engine compartment
The vendor states it starts up first time and thanks to the extensive attention to mechanicals and brakes, the car is now reliable and enjoyable to drive
Recent work since purchase reportedly includes:
Make and fit an electrical isolation switch and bracket
New spark plugs, oil and air filters
Flush fuel system and new fuel filter
Alter and adjust worn throttle linkage
Machine linage bar extension and amend bulkhead fittings to allow full throttle
Full strip and rebuild of brake cylinders plus new pads, etc
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