1998 Toyota Celica 2.0 Beams Competition Car

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Highlights

UK Motorsport Logbook (Vehicle Passport) valid until 2029
Ideal for Clubman Road Rallys, Sprints, Track Days or Single Stage Rallys
Offered in superb condition

The Appeal

If you’re in the market for a competitive car that’s well-suited to a range of events, we have the very thing for you - and it’s ready to go.

For years, WRC was dominated by European manufacturers, but it was the Toyota Celica GT-Four that broke the spell, paving the way for the likes of Mitsubishi, Subaru and Mazda in the coming years. The Celica won a score of events and ultimately championships, becoming Toyota’s most successful rally car.

Here we have a rather brilliant 1998 Celica which has been expertly modified for a variety of competitions and to pay homage to its four-wheel-drive siblings. Ideal for Clubman Road Rallys, Sprints, Track Days or even Single Stage Rallys, this Celica comes with a UK Motorsport Vehicle Passport that’s valid until 2029. Since it’s road registered, it could readily be used as a show car, or simply as a brilliant weekend toy for rallying enthusiasts. Accompanied by a large collection of spares, this highly competitive competition car would be a great addition for anyone involved in historic motorsport.

The History and Paperwork

Very apt ‘WRC’ number plate
Based upon a front-wheel drive Celica
The car started out being raced by a member of Kidwelly Motor Club at their Motorkhana Events for road Rally cars on their Tarmac and concrete course at Pembrey Motorsport Circuit
He then Rally prepared the car for Single Stage rallys.
UK road registered since 2012
Five registered keepers since 2012
Right-hand drive
Offered without current MOT (expired)
The car has been in storage for the last few years
UK Motorsport Logbook (Vehicle Passport) valid until 2029

The Condition

Painted in its current livery in 2021
Full weld in roll cage
Quick release bonnet, boots bumpers
Perspex windows
16 inch wheels
Tank and sump guards
Flocked dashboard
Hydraulic hand brake
Bimarco sports seats
Hans harnesses
RRS plumbed-in fire extinguisher
Hand-held fire extinguisher
Race heater

The Mechanics

Extensively upgraded with numerous GT-Four components while remaining front-wheel-drive
2.0-litre four-cylinder DOHC Beams engine reportedly producing 240+hp
Oil catch tank
Custom built exhaust system
Aluminium race radiator
Strengthen close-ratio gearbox
Big drive shafts
TRD limited-slip diff
TRD quick shift
Competition paddle clutch
Gel battery
GT4 lightweight front brake callipers
GT4 lightweight rear brake calipers
Cross drilled and grooved discs
Tein fully adjustable suspension

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