Dallas, TX | USA
$19,000
/ USDDescription
Due to some life changes coming in the near future. I have made the difficult choice to part ways with my dear Aspen. She’s a ‘97 Celica GT-Four RHD from Japan. 17” fifteen52 podium wheels with a newish set of Continental Tires MTEC drilled and slotted rotors with EBC yellow pads Bought it with an idle problem, but cleaning the ISCV fixed it. New throttle body connector from Brooks BRD in the UK New DENSO iridium spark plugs NRG race seat and Schroth Racing 4 point harness (I have the stock sea...
Our Take:
- The 1997 Toyota Celica GT-Four is a bit of a unicorn in the automotive world, especially in the U.S., thanks to its Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) roots. The GT-Four was renowned for its rally pedigree—Toyota crafted this all-wheel-drive beast specifically for the World Rally Championship. How often do you come across a car that's built for the rough and tumble of rally stages but ready for your local streets?
- With only 75,000 miles on the clock, this GT-Four is quite a find. Many of these beauties have been driven hard, given their performance chops, but this one seems to have been treated with care. It features a turbocharged 3S-GTE engine, a powerplant that has garnered quite the cult following for its robustness and tunability. Isn't it fascinating how an engine can have such a distinct personality?
- The manual transmission is a treat for driving purists; it keeps you engaged and connected with the car in a way automatics simply can't. Right-hand drive adds to the experience, making it almost like you're driving a piece of authentic Japanese automotive history every time you take it out. Plus, let’s be honest—how cool is it to tell your friends you’re cruising in a RHD import?
- The seller's upgrades like the fifteen52 podium wheels and the HKS Hi-Silent exhaust nod to modern performance mods that enhance both aesthetics and sound without overwhelming the car's original charm. It's also nice to see that the previous owner took care of minor issues, like that idle problem with a simple ISCV cleaning, which speaks to the car's well-documented history and care. And those NRG and Schroth additions? They're perfect for anyone looking to take this rally-bred machine on some spirited drives or even the occasional track day.
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