Highlights

Single-family ownership since new in 1993
Large history file with lots invested in recent years
Recent cambelt and service in 2024
Rear brakes overhauled in 2025 including discs, pads and calipers
Recent new rear tyres and rocker cover
MOT valid to September 2026

The Appeal

The T180 sixth-generation Celica didn’t really need Carlos Sainz to reach for greatness, but his gravel-scrabbling antics certainly helped. Because, as this GTi-16 will prove to its lucky buyer, these are beautifully balanced, highly engaging, free-revving sports cars with few rivals amongst their 80s and 90s peers.

This 1993 car, classically finished in red, has been in the same family from new, passing to the current keeper in early 2025. It is original, unmodified condition and is said to run and drive well. The spec includes that 2L 3S-GE engine and a 5spd manual box.

The thick history file attests to the care of its handful of keepers. There is a lot of recent work, including cambelt and service in 2025 and new rear discs, pads and calipers in 2025. Other work includes welding repairs in 2024 and replacement rocket covers. The current MOT runs to September 2026.

This Celica is a prime example of the sort of 90s classic that is coming to market - highly usable, very reliable and good enough to work as a daily or a weekend show car.

The vendor says:

“This car has been a dream to drive, it is responsive and smooth when treated well.”

History and Paperwork

First registered 31st August 1993 in the United Kingdom
Same family ownership from new
Three registered keepers from new
Current keeper since February 2025
Originally purchased by the current owner's grandfather in 1993
Passed to the current owner's uncle, who kept the vehicle for approximately 20 years
Large history file as shown with highlights below
Cambelt and service in March 2024 costing over £2,000
Welding work, steering rack gaiter and other repairs in September 2024
Rear discs, pads and calipers in 2025
Recent replacement of rear tyres and rocker cover
MOT valid to 2nd September 2026 with advisories to note
2 keys as shown

The Condition

Factory standard car in red with generally good condition for age
Vendor reports some sun damage to the paintwork due to the age of the paint
We are told that there are no scrapes or other damage reported to the exterior
Underside as shown with no structural advisories on MOT
Recent welding work recorded in history file and photos
Hardwearing black fabric interior with pattern to seats and few indications of wear
Interior is reported to be stock with some wear and tear to plastic items
All interior components reported to still function correctly
Five spoke factory alloys in good order
Recently fitted with two rear tyres
Advisories for tyres to note on current MOT

The Mechanics

1,993 4cyl 3S-GE fuel injected 16V engine
5spd manual transmission
Reported to be in good mechanical condition with no engine starting issues
Requires a replacement ABS sensor on the front passenger side
No other known faults according to seller
Large history file with recent cambelt and service
Other work detailed above and shown in photos

BEFORE YOU BUY

This sale is subject to the Car & Classic Terms and Conditions. By bidding and/or making an offer, you also agree to the following:

✓ The seller is registered as a private seller which means consumer rights stemming from EU consumer protection law do not come into effect. However, you are still covered by Car & Classic’s own Terms and Conditions..

✓ We request that a non-refundable fee be paid if you are the lucky winning bidder at auction or if your offer is accepted Please refer to our helpful FAQs and T&Cs for specific rates.

✓ This vehicle is “Sold As Seen”, on an “As Is Where Is’ basis and without warranty. Photos and descriptions are solely for guidance purposes and it's customary to carry out a full inspection of the vehicle prior to purchase for your own peace of mind.

✓ VAT is included in the buyer's fee. VAT may or may not be included in the final bid or offer price, as specified in the listing.

✓ We want a smooth transaction just as much as you do and as such we run all UK-registered cars and motorbikes for sale on Car & Classic through an online HPI check to verify that they show no insurance database markers for damage or theft, and have no finance owing, allowing you to bid with confidence.

✓ We also check whether vehicles are recorded as being written off as part of an insurance total loss claim at the time an advert is placed on Car & Classic and we helpfully provide write-off category labels (Cat C/D/S/N) for your assistance. However, the presence or absence of a label does not guarantee the vehicle’s status and it is always worthwhile carrying out your own full vehicle history check before making an offer on a vehicle.

✓ Buyers are responsible for vehicle collection

or delivery. Importing vehicles may result in additional customs duties and import taxes so it's worth checking beforehand. It is the bidders responsibility to confirm import eligibility prior to purchase.