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1986 toyota celica st162 5 sp manual 2d liftback
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The first real taste of success in the World Rally Championship by a Japanese manufacturer was achieved by Toyota with their all-wheel drive ST165 Celica. Homologated for Group A, the new Celica was badged the GT-Four and featured Toyota’s advanced 3S-GTE 2-litre engine under the bonnet. Thanks to four-valves-per cylinder technology and turbocharging, the motor produced a healthy 190bhp and drove all four wheels through a manually-lockable centre diff on early versions, replaced with a viscous-coupling limited slip diff on later cars from 1987 onwards. In fact the first cars produced in 1986, such as this one offered here were the only ones to receive the manually lockable diff, using the tantalisingly visceral analogue dial sitting neatly between the handbrake and the gear stick in the centre console, whispering to you as you cruise along comfortably at the speed limit on your favourite historic country road, “come on baby, turn down that dirt track, switch me on and let’s dance Mother Fu#%er”.
Debuting in the 1988 Tour de Corse, the Celica didn’t taste success until Rally Australia the following year. So the Celica GT-Four was not only successful, but also controversial. Even so, it was the first Japanese car to win the world’s most prestigious rally title, and triggered an unprecedented era of WRC dominance by Japan. Fortunately for today’s enthusiasts, the Group A rules under which the GT-Four competed required limited series production of road-legal versions of each model to gain approval - or in FIA speak ‘homologation’ - for the WRC. These ‘homologation specials’ are prized today. True Rally cred aside, this JDM car is an actual survivor in mint original condition. Apart from a tasteful repaint by a previous owner which is still shining beautifully with a deep luster and the addition of central locking, the car is an unmolested low klm original survivor. The car has not been restored in any other way, just carefully stored and occasionally enjoyed, which has kept the miles and wear and tear from setting in which affects all other examples I’ve ever seen before in one way or another. Not this one, even the lights lenses shine like new lights and have no scratches after all these years. The interior is absolutely stunning. From the factory leather which is supple and soft to the velvety velour trim in between. The dash is perfect without any blemishes or cracks as are the door cards. In fact when I had the driver’s door card off to clean the contact points on the electric window buttons, the totally undamaged original door card looked like it had not been removed before other than perhaps for the cars re paint. Inside the door was clean dry and rust free, which I documented with photos. The steering wheel is correct and in excellent condition for a tiller that has directed this all-wheel drive over its limited kilometre usage in the last 38 years, which is less than 4,000kms per year average. As is the gear shift knob, still stitched in its original leather and looking not much different to how it would have brand new 38 years ago. I have recently had the air conditioning re-instated, which included a rebuilt compressor and a full service with update of tap wear and filter. The specialist reports it had never had the new gas in it before now. Also completed during this service was a flush out and new coolant in both the cooling systems, for the Turbo intercooler and Engine, ensuring the car always runs at the correct operating temperature. The air now blows icy cold and the cabin is a truly glorious place to spend time, with the only additions to standard fitment being a turbo boost dial and turbo boost gauge that works in harmony with the original boost light on the dash. The original stereo is still in place and completes the factory survivor credentials. Everything works inside, all buttons and electronics as Toyota decreed it to as it left the factory in Japan. To understand how the Celica GT-Four became such a dominant force in global rallying (including Australia) for almost a decade, we have to travel back in time to the mid-1980s when Toyota took its first steps in becoming the first Japanese marque to win the WRC. The birth of the Celica GT-Four can be traced to 1985, when an all-wheel drive convertible prototype was displayed on the Toyota stand at the Tokyo Motor Show. This was the first Celica to be called a ‘GT-Four’ but no motor sport intentions were evident at that stage. However, that all changed with the launch of the front-wheel drive ST165 Celica the following year, with the first production GT-Four derivative based on the three-door hatchback and equipped with full-time all-wheel drive. The ST165 GT-Four was powered by the first version of Toyota’s intercooled 3S-GTE DOHC 16-valve turbocharged 2.0 litre inline four, mounted east-west as per the standard model backed by Toyota’s E50F five-speed manual gearbox. With simple but rugged MacPherson strut front and rear suspension, rack and pinion steering and four-wheel disc brakes, the ST165 GT-Four would serve as the production car basis for Toyota’s first Group A WRC challenger. This car has the factory correct white Roulette Rally 15” TRD wheels designed and supplied by OZ Racing wheels in Italy, the World’s leading supplier of factory Race Car Wheels. Shod in near new Bridgestone Potenza’s 205/55/R15s giving incredible grip through its constant all-wheel drive. Also benefiting from a new Starter motor and Steering Rack ends, the car starts and drives wonderfully and handles nasty roads with confidence and comfortable compliance that much more expensive sports cars can’t match. It makes all the right sounds and has a lovely burble that is just enough without any drone or over bearance. The can belt was changed at 138,000km. At 145,000km a major service was performed with an engine oil and filter change, along with the replacement of the fuel filter, air filter, transmission fluid and brake fluid. This is a once in a life opportunity to secure a modern classic that hasn’t been misused or lost its original lustre, all of which would very expensive and hard to put right on most of the other cars that have. With so very few produced and even less surviving, those that are still around, all seem to have high klms and reflect a life of use and abuse. This car speaks for itself, has recently passed a QLD Road Worthy Certificate and any inspection will reflect the love its been shown over the years. With values only going up, look at where the earlier 1970s Celica prices are for cars without rally pedigree, all wheels drive or factory turbos and you don’t need a crystal ball to know where these very limited 1986 cars are heading. https://youtu.be/NJ2qivq7JrQ
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Ad Id | JCW5308988 |
Make | toyota |
Model | celica |
Price | $24,750 |
Odometer | 148,000 Kms |
Colour | blue |
Transmission | 5 sp manual |
Engine | 2.0l |
Cylinders | inline 4 |
Fuel Type | electronic f/inj |
Registration Status | Registered |
Registration Expiry | Dec 2024 |
Alloy Wheels | |
Power Mirrors | |
Power Steering | |
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