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1978 Toyota Celica GT

1978 Toyota Celica GT-Sold

Lot Number: 378

1978 Toyota Celica GT

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

 

 

 

  • Sold for: £22,000

LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 27th June, 2020 at 12.00pm BST at

  • Body Colour

    BODY COLOUR
    Red/Orange

  • Drive

    DRIVE
    RHD

  • Registration Number

    REG NUMBER
    XME571T

  • Odometer Reading

    ODOMETER READING
    9631 Miles

SUMMARY

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

 

 

 

DESCRIPTION

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. Very rareGT version of the first generation TA22 Coupé...

 

 

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-camengine 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

Exterior: 4/5, Interior: 4/5, Engine: 4/5, Transmission: 4/5, Running gear: 4/5, Electrics: 4/5, Vehicle history: 3/5 For a full condition report, view this car on www.classiccarauctions.co.uk/.

SPECIFICATION

Lot Number
378
Make
TOYOTA
Model
CELICA GT
Registration Number
XME571T
Chassis Number
TA23023758
Engine Number
02T8109156
Transmission
manual
Body Colour
Red/Orange

GALLERY

CONSIGNOR

Consignor

For further information regarding this lot please contact Richard.

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SCORE:

104 / 130

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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

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