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- 1997 Toyota Celica GT-4 (ST205)
1997 Toyota Celica GT-4 (ST205)
Lot Number: 133
1997 Toyota Celica GT-4 (ST205)
Very well cared for GT-4 ST205 from long term ownership, thoughtfully upgraded and beautifully presented.
- ESTIMATE: £15,000 - £20,000
+ buyer's premium of 12.5% plus VAT (15% incl VAT)
You can choose to bid in the room, by phone, online or via commission.
LIVE AUCTION: This lot will be auctioned on Sunday 1st June, 2025 at 11.00am BST at Bicester Heritage, OX26 5HA
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BODY COLOUR
Black -
DRIVE
RHD -
REG NUMBER
P157 CPR -
ODOMETER READING
135000 KM
SUMMARY
Very well cared for GT-4 ST205 from long term ownership, thoughtfully upgraded and beautifully presented.
DESCRIPTION
- Distinct from the 2,500 WRC models produced for the homologation of the cars in to the World Rally Championship, these standard cars feature the same engine without the disabled water spray, anti lag and water-injection
- Powered by a robust 2-litre turbocharged 3S-GTE engine generating 255bhp (JDM) with a 5-speed manual gearbox and backed by a sophisticated full time AWD system, the GT-4 offers 0-60mph in 5.9 seconds and 153mph
- This ST205 generation (1994–1999) features the most refined version of the GT-4 formula, with upgraded internals, a water-to-air intercooler and advanced Super Strut suspension for enhanced handling
- This example was imported in 2010 with c.64,000 miles covered by the first Japanese owner and since has covered a further c.21,000 miles with our vendor, the car's second owner (the odometer is in kilometres and currently indicates 135,000km)
- Factory-fitted options include a dehumidifier, slide and tilt sunroof, and twin airbags, whilst upgrades by our vendor include a power upgrade to 291bhp, turbo timer, projector headlights with high intensity bulbs, bonnet grille badge, K&N air filter, front lip, Double-DIN stereo, DVD player, digital radio, bonnet gas struts, clear indicator lens, and blue LED interior lighting
- Recent maintenance includes a new clutch, alternator, radiator, Super-Strut suspension, discs and pads. The car has been completely Waxoyled underneath and Terracleaned for emissions
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 133
- Make
- TOYOTA
- Model
- CELICA GT-FOUR
- Registration Number
- P157 CPR
- MOT Expiry
- 08/04/2026
- Chassis Number
- ST2050012015
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body Colour
- Black
GALLERY
SPECIALIST
Gary Dunne
- Car Specialist
- 07740 946796
- gary@iconicauctioneers.com
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SCORE:
99 / 135
Exterior
Bodywork:
Glass:
Paint:
Chrome:
Trim:
Remarks
External Optional factory extra 16 inch O.Z racing Chrono wheels with decals and center caps OEM front and rear mud guards Front euro spats Black door handles Optional factory extra Driver side Gen 6 wind deflector Optional factory extra passenger side Gen 5 wind deflector (as its shorter and less likely to be broken by unsuspecting passengers) Sunroof deflector Carbon fibre bonnet vents by Carbon Microsystem Black WRC bonnet spoiler OEM door side protectors WRC vent cover plate supplied by Endworks JDM black rear number plate surround with Skewer JDM Carbon fibre plate Front Skewer JDM Carbon fibre plate Clear side indicator repeaters Ceramic coated done by flawless detailing Ltd. Aug 2020 paint decontamination and ceramic maintenance. Locking wheel nuts White decals on WRC riser blocks Endworks WRC edition decals under indicator side repeaters WRC decal on third brake light Endworks Group A rallye Decal on rear hatch Endworks
Interior
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Remarks
Original factory extra Toyota single DIN stereo CD TCN-5020 Rare Toyota single DIN multi box Recaro Lemans (Confetti) SR3's and matching rear bench seat (upgraded from Avus to Nardo Matching OEM Recaro height adjustable rails TRD gear knob GReddy Boost gauge installed in bespoke drivers air vent cluster from South Coast Flocking, Last Japanese service decal on drivers door card Starbo turbo timer Rare Factory option multi use center console armrest Rare Factory option coin holder ashtray Hyper sport mats front and back full set Ultimat® flocked dash mat by carcraft Toad alarm Thatcham JDM LED emergency signal flare passengers nearside footwell Toyota Rescuman II tool inside driver footwell on centre console OEM tool kit with rare gloves Jack Space saver wheel Sparco aluminium pedals Two ? reproduction of original JDM plates in front and rear window Skewer Leather door cards and tweeters OEM optional extra warning triangle Toyota UK spec service folder TRD speedometer still in km TOMs Carbon Fibre bezel OEM 90s First aid kit 08022-00020 Knee pad drivers Hydro dipped Carbon fibre effect interior trim centre console, vents dashboard surround, door handle souround, window/door controls. TRD decal on radio surround Dip carbon fibre effect front door window controls Clean box passenger footwell
Engine
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Remarks
Engine bay BRD decat Beatrush gold radiator panel Beatrush front strut K&N filter in original air box Alternator cooling duct Bespoke WRC edition battery bracket supplied by Endworks and sprayed gold New under bonnet sound proofing supplied by TCB Lettering highlighted in gold paint Carbon fibre ABS cover with gold decals Battery cover WRC BOV refurbished new decal applied Engine bay shunts re sprayed OEM spec Charge cooler carbon fibre with gold Lettering supplied by Skewer Refurbished heat shield ceramic coated Chrome radiator clips Bonnet carbon fibre gas struts
Transmission
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Remarks
Under chassis JDM KYB New SR Special Suspension (KYB are OEM suppliers to Toyota) All running gear taken off refurbished and powder coated. Cleaned and wire brush/sanding of entire underside keeping oem seam sealer intact. Painted with epoxy primer on parts that are metal Raptor painted underside Cleaned and paint tank painted running gear including: Powder Coating subframes Sandblasting and sanding of hubs and other parts that could not be power coated because of bushes. Rust treatment and epoxy primer Painted in agricultural 2k gloss black. Remove car running gear including front and rear frames and all hubs/arms to individual components. Strip down all components to individual parts, remove oem bushes and sleeves. Strip out rear interior to access abs sensors and refit Remove all bolts, sandblast and paint in silver. Assemble subframes and fit bushes Refit all parts onto car Replace all front cv gators and top up oil Fitted exhaust Replace fuel tank carrier and fit aftermarket pump treated all surfaces with 2 litres of epoxy primer then 4 litre kit of upol raptor white and 1 litre kit of upol raptor black. 1 litre kit of stone guard seam seal to repair bottom of rails where original been damaged and chipped off To paint hubs/diff fuel tank basically anything that cant be powder coated. 2 litres of epoxy primer & 2 litres of 2k black gloss Bolts sand blasted, zinc primed and silver 4k paint (Sep 2021 38623 Km) All four wheel alignment carved out 11 Oct 2021 by NGS Swansea
Electrics
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Vehicle History
Remarks
Engine bay BRD decat Beatrush gold radiator panel Beatrush front strut K&N filter in original air box Alternator cooling duct Bespoke WRC edition battery bracket supplied by Endworks and sprayed gold New under bonnet sound proofing supplied by TCB Lettering highlighted in gold paint Carbon fibre ABS cover with gold decals Battery cover WRC BOV refurbished new decal applied Engine bay shunts re sprayed OEM spec Charge cooler carbon fibre with gold Lettering supplied by Skewer Refurbished heat shield ceramic coated Chrome radiator clips Bonnet carbon fibre gas struts Parts replaced Charge cooler pump uprated from GT4PLAY replaced by JPF Both water bypass oil cooler coolant Hoses OEM (Hoses from hell) by JPF Rocker cover GASKET and all seals OEM by JPF Oil cooler gasket and seals OEM replaced by JPF BRD decat fitted by JPF Water pump and cam belt by importer (Guy Francis) Upgraded front wiper blades to Bosch blade Exedy clutch kit & Toyota release bearing by JPF New banana arm alignment tubes fitted by JPF Refurbed distributor from GT4PLAY installed by JPF Washer bottle pump supplied by TCB installed by JPF Toyota thermostat and seal supplied by TCB installed by JPF Two turbo oil feed washer installed by JPF 4x Ball Joint Dust Boot Super Strut Arms 2 Rear ARB Links Fuel Filler Gasket Front Pipe - Cat Gasket 2 Exhaust Gaskets Rear Subframe Rear Spike 2 Front Brake Discs Fuel Pump Bracket & Gasket Diff Input Seal 2 Inner & Outer CV Boot Kit AEM Fuel Pump (upgraded from OEM) for future proofing BRD front banana arm bush kit, front and rear ARB bushes, rear arm poly bush kit, diff mount, two dif hanger bushes and subframe bushes (Aug 2021). OFS gearbox shaft seal OEM installed by JPF Front engine mount OEM installed by Brake pads upgrade to yellow stuff, front and back installed by JPF Greddy manual boost gauge installed by JPF Toyota CD stereo TCN-5020 Nearside front wheel bearing Optimal seals by JPF Standard headlights replaced with Kouki projector headlights by JPF Plastic gear selector cube (cheese piece) Standard rear lights replaced with Kouki Nearside and offside front drop link arms (2023) by JPF Other work Brakes bleed by JPF Front and rear wheel arches tidied up and epoxy applied to prevent corrosion Two corrosion bleeds treated on rear arches Hatch top edge and shunt re sprayed to prevent corrosion WRC BOV refurbished and new decal applied Air con gas recharge NGS Swansea Engine bay shunts re sprayed OEM spec Ceramic painted OEM WRC heat shield Dyno power run carried out by SCM Crosshands 271.9 HP at flywheel ABS code 35 rectified, front nearside and rear offside hubs and sensors striped down dirt ingress. BRD shifter bushes installed as originals where very worn Polly bushes taken out of banana arms then and liberally applied the lithium grease and refitted as they squeaky Service March 2019 134721 km Importer oil change cam belt April 2019 135261 coolant K&N filter September 2019 136508 km full service by JPF. Toyota fuel filter, NGK BKR7E spark plugs, all fluids replaced. July 2020 aircon service and top up by NGC Swansea September 2020 137050 km service by JPF. NGK BKR7E spark plugs, engine oil and filter September 2021 138926 km service by JPF. NGK BKR7E spark plugs, engine oil and filter Vacuum pipe & T piece September 2022 140081 km service by JPF. NGK BKR7E spark plugs, engine oil and filter plus rear diff oil drained and refilled September 2023 142314 km service by JPF NGK BKR7E spark plugs, engine oil and filter, gearbox and transfer case oil change.
About the Seller Rating
A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.
Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car
Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts
Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history
Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history
Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history
Please note all lots must be removed from the venue no later than 2pm on Monday 2nd June. Collections will be from 9am - 2pm. If you cannot collect yourself, please do get in touch with our transport partner, EM Rogers, who will be happy to help you.
Uplift by EM Rogers back to their storage facility in Northampton is £175 plus VAT. Storage is £10 plus VAT per day for the first seven days and £40 plus VAT per week thereafter.
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