1998 Toyota Celica GT-Four 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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Vehicle specification
- Year 1998
- Make Toyota
- Model Celica
- Colour White
- Odometer 161,800 Miles
- Engine size 2000
Listing Details
- Seller type Private
- Town Banbridge
- Location Northern Ireland
- Country United Kingdom
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