Description
An opportunity to own one of the RAREST TOYOTA Convertibles made. BRAND NEW MOT 3rd June 2025. Can be supplied with a 12 Month MOT if requested at no cost.
Extremely RARE Classic JDM Celica Generation 5 - ST183 convertible auto - less than 35 of this model are still on the road and probably less than 10 in this fine condition. Built August 1992 in USA by American Sunroof Corporation (ASC) in California, registered 1993 and cost £17, 000 (in excess of £39, 000 in todays money). Totally refurbished in 2006 by myself - same family owner to date. One of only 300 in Blue Limited Edition and # 5970 off the ST183 convertible production line in California.
Vehicle is located in Altrincham / Manchester, kept in Dry storage. Post code is WA14 5LY
Paint taken back to bare metal, metal primed, subtle side-skirts blended in, three coats of two pack and five coats of clear lacquer, discrete body kit, full custom paint by SKILL CUSTOMS of Cheshire with new Leather interior by AutoXpression of Leicester, comprising bespoke hand stitched Bridge of Weir leather seats , headrests imprinted with Toyota log and matching door panel inserts. Brand new Gen7 Celica alloys and NEW tyres, full custom stainless steel exhaust system, front to rear.
Hands free Bluetooth radio. Original Celica over mats, 4 Wheel steering sport/ normal all work correctly. Starts immediately. Has driven less than 7000 kms since 2006, this Show Car is kept in dry storage. Checked, driven a few miles and regular maintenance carried out.
Replaced hand stitched new soft top. Convertible mechanism operates correctly as do all electric windows and folding mirrors.
Opportunity to own a very rare convertible future JDM Classic, very few of these have survived and even fewer in this fine condition.
Produces 162 hp @ 6800 rpm - very responsive and drives beautifully. Any inspection / test drive is welcome.
MOT valid until 3rd June 2025. The car is presently residing in Altringham - garaged warm & dry.
Should the car have a serious buyer/ new owner it can be moved anywhere in UK - MOT June 2025
One advisory - slight oil leak - sump bolts tightened now no evidence at all.
Odometer origingally in KM - Speedometer modified 2016 to indicates MPH (electronically) 150405 kms equal to 96207 miles,
A detailed equivalence of ACTUAL MILEAGE is inserted at the end of this page.
1. Toyota Long-life Coolant replaced - June 2023
2. Starter motor replaced - overhauled June 2022
3. Alternator/ aircon-compressor drive belt replaced - June 2022
4. V Belt guide pulley refurbished.
5. 4 X Spark plugs replaced.
6. Battery 12V 005L 3 year warranty replaced.
7. Replaced boot hydraulic stays. Fitted August/ September 2022 the following:
8. New Yokohama front tyres fitted/ balance on BRAND NEW Toyota wheels.
9. New Denso aircon compressor, Denso condenser and Denso receiver/ drier - gassed with R134A to comply to modern use. Air-con ice cold.
10. New bottom coolant hose.
11. Soft top; cleaned, re-coloured in the correct dark blue and waterproofed.
12. New braided transmission cooler hoses.
13. Underside cleaned, loose corrosion (very little) removed, anti-rust treated and re-undersealed.
14. Both freont and rear wheel steering track rod ends replaced. Rubber steering rod gaiters replaced.
Call anytime for a chat, May accept a PX why? Pre 1970 motorcycle OR Chrysler 300C ???
Out during summer only in the sunshine, roof down, works perfectly - drives perfectly including, sport, 4WS and overdrive.
"Winter" overhaul, service and cosmetic "titivating" - New bottom coolant hose. Soft top; cleaned, re-coloured
in the correct dark blue and waterproofed. Taken for a run occasionally, starts immediately.
Car is presently located at in A & S Motors Altringham CHESHIRE WA14 5LY
Presently garaged in dry conditions - MOT 12 due 3rd June 2025.
Call Serkan or Neil Tel the details below or the details below for any inquiries of further information. For Sale by owner.
MOT May 2006 we fitted a used "temporary" instrument panel after
a full rebuild as the original had to be sent away for repair
as we wanted to MOT test the vehicle.
June the details below kms - Speedo in KPH and kms
May the details below kms - Speedo in KPH and kms
Aug the details below kms - Speedo in KPH and kms
Dry stored until
July the details below kms - Speedo in KPH and kms
Dry stored until
Sept the details below kms - Speedo in KPH and kms MOT station erronesously inserted 14351 kms
May the details below kms - Speedo electronically changed to indicate MPH and Miles at this point
thus the ACTUAL MILES should read 90779 miles at this point.
July2017 146616 part miles/ part kms actual mileage 1369 miles + 90779 miles = 92418 miles
Feb the details below part miles/ part kms actual mileage 364 miles + 92418 miles = 92782 miles
Feb the details below part miles/ part kms actual mileage 174 miles + 92782 miles = 92956 miles
Feb the details below part miles/ part kms actual mileage 1334 miles + 92956 miles = 94290 miles
Sep the details below part miles/ part kms actual mileage 6 miles + 94290 miles = 94296 miles
Feb the details below part miles/ part kms actual mileage 680 miles + 94296 miles = 94976 miles
Junethe details below part miles/ part kms actual mileage 1231 miles + 94976 miles = 96207 miles
During periods that the Celica was not MOT'd it was dry stored, regularly started and run
around the yard and all maintenance was carried out as required.
