Description
This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The Classic Sale at the Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show 2025 on Saturday the 22nd of March - Sunday the 23rd of March, NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT.
Rare WRC Edition Celica ST205 GT-4. One of 2, 500 (2, 100 JDM)
Launched in Japan in January 1994 before being released in the UK later that same year, the ST205 GT-Four was the top of the Celica range and the most powerful Celica produced to date
Designed with influence from Toyota's rally team and producing 239bhp (255bhp JDM) from its turbocharged 2-litre delivering power to all four wheels
Modifications to the standard car in order to homologate for the WRC: Raised rear wing as standard, bonnet spoiler, Anti-lag fitted (not enabled) with WRC specific heatshield, water spray-bar to spray intercooler (not enabled)
First registered in the UK 26/ 03/ 2008. 1½ years current ownership. Three former UK keepers
JDM model; 255bhp, non ABS, non sunroof, no known modifications
Total mileage circa 72, 000 (see Condition Report). MOT until May 2025 issued with no advisories.
Good value compared to contemporary homologation cars of the same era (Escort RS Cosworth, Lancer, Impreza etc.)
