1996 Toyota Celica 205 GT-FOUR (low mileage)

Back when Toyota’s idea of excitement involved a turbocharger, four-wheel drive and a bonnet that looked like it meant business. This stunning JDM Celica GT-Four ST205 is finished in rare dark metallic green and has covered approximately 74,000 miles. Largely stock and exceptionally well preserved, it’s a lovely example of a car that’s increasingly difficult to find without a shopping list of modifications. Under that bonnet sits the legendary 3S-GTE turbocharged engine, producing 255 PS in Japanese specification, paired with a five-speed manual gearbox and permanent four-wheel drive. It drives extremely well, with a tight, solid feel that makes you want to take the long way home. Preferably somewhere with a few bends. The history file is unusually comprehensive, containing previous V5Cs, MOT records and numerous invoices. With just three former UK keepers, including two long-term female owners, it has clearly enjoyed some settled ownership. A subsequent elderly owner kept it in a dehumidified garage—a considerably better living arrangement than most of us have. There’s substantial documented expenditure too, including a timing belt replacement in 2024, a replacement clutch and major work to the Super Strut suspension. Proper money spent on the important bits, with invoices to back it up. Condition is a real highlight. The underside is excellent, while the remarkably well-preserved interior retains its original character. It’s the sort of cabin that reminds you just how well Toyota screwed these things together. One particularly unusual feature is the genuine Toyota front and rear parking sensor system, a very rare period option/accessory. Someone clearly wanted rally-car performance without rally-car parking. A few sensible additions make it easier to enjoy today: Pioneer Apple CarPlay, DAB radio, a reversing camera and professionally installed upgraded speakers, complete with the supporting invoice. A beautifully preserved, largely stock GT-Four with low mileage, an excellent history file and the maintenance to match. For anyone who remembers wanting one in the ’90s, this is unlikely to help you get over it.