1978 Toyota Celica GT

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Lot: 378

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Offered for sale is a 1.6L 1978 Toyota Celica GT manual. Coming with a partial history file, this lot's condition scores an impressive 107 / 135.

Classic Car Auctions says:

Very rare GT version of the first generation TA22 Coupe...

The GT featured wider wheels, a five-speed gearbox and lowered suspension
This is an original, UK-supplied, RHD car first registered on 25/10/1978
Restored in the late 90s to a show-winning standard in its original Red (336)
Still presents extremely well, having covered only 9,631 miles since the restoration
Really smart interior in black that has obviously been looked after since the retrim
The 1.6 twin-cam engine apparently runs well having had a top-end rebuild at the same time
A very rare Celica GT in wonderful condition that really deserves to be taken to lots of shows

You can now book a one to one appointment (up to one hour) to view this lot at our central location between 17^th and 26^th June. Please contact Richard Greenhalgh on 07948 152 921 / richard@classiccarauctions.co.uk to secure your appointment or to discuss the car in more detail.

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Lot Details

Registration:	XME 571T	RHD/LHD:	Right Hand Drive
Year:	1978	Engine size:	1.6L
Make:	Toyota	Odometer reading (miles):	9631
Model:	Celica GT	MOT expiry:	2021-06-14
Warranted:	No	Chassis number:	TA23023758

Vendor Condition Report

Overall:

107 / 135

Exterior

Bodywork:		Glass:
Paint:		Chrome:
Trim:

Remarks

The car presents really well, even all these years after the restoration, which demonstrates that the restoration has been carried out very well, and the base was good. The engine bay is still in original paint with some patina, which is great as it shows some originality and the original colour.

Interior

Door-cards:		Carpets:
Seating:		Headlining:
Dashboard:		Boot:

Remarks

The interior is very nice, having barely been used since restoration it presents extremely well.

Engine

Components:		Starting:
Appearance:		Running:

Remarks

The car runs very well, and it had a top end rebuild at point of restoration. Starts with no issues, and drives great.

Transmission

Gears:		Drive-shaft:
Clutch:

Remarks

Original 5-speed transmission operates exactly as it should do.

Running Gear

Axles:		Chassis:
Suspension:		Bearings:
Brakes:		Wheels/Tyres:

Remarks

The car drives as it should do, without any unwanted noises. The tyres and brakes have very little wear, the car drives straight and true.

Electrics

Minor:

Major:

Remarks

Everything works as you would expect.

Vehicle History

Remarks

Some MOTs since restoration are present, plus tax discs, pictures of the car before and after restoration and, of course, a current V5. The mileage was set to zero at point of restoration as the car was fully rebuilt.

About the Condition Report

A lot's condition report is compiled based on information provided to CCA by the vendor of the lot. CCA has no access to lots prior to a sale but does review its condition on the day of the sale. CCA strongly recommends viewing a lot prior to a sale as it cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided.

	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 Every-day 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