This ST205-generation Toyota Celica GT-Four Group A Rallye is a lauded and engaging modern classic rally-inspired Japanese homologation special. Under the bonnet sits a turbocharged 2.0-litre ‘3S-GTE’ inline-four, delivering around 178kW to all four wheels via a five-speed manual transmission. Toyota built 2,500 units in 1994 for homologation purposes, allowing the marque to enter the GT-Four as a Group A car in the World Rally Championship. Out of the 2,500 examples built, 77 were allocated to Australia and dubbed the ‘Group A Rallye’, rather than the ‘WRC Edition’ as it was known in other markets. The odometer shows 295,039 km. The ST205-era Celica GT-Four was originally produced to homologate the model for use in the Group A World Rally Championship, and features an aluminium bonnet, ‘Super Strut Suspension’, and a more powerful engine with a full-time all-wheel drive system. It features extras such as all of the plumbing required to activate an anti-lag system, a water spray bar and pump for the front intercooler, a basic water injection system, insulation between the engine and charge cooler, a small bonnet-mounted spoiler under the windscreen and a larger rear wing. Australian-market cars came with a leather interior and limited-edition numbered plaque mounted ahead of the gear knob; this car is number 70 of 77. It is finished in Glacier White, over a black leather interior. It rides on 16-inch alloy wheels, wrapped in Goodyear Assurance tyres. Equipment includes the optional air conditioning system and a factory-installed Pioneer head unit. A HKS Silent Hi-Power muffler has been installed. Accompanying the vehicle will be its owner’s manuals, service book, HKS handbooks, a spare wheel, and a set of Castrol decals. Please refer to the photo gallery to assess the exterior and interior condition. Specific notes from the seller include: marks on the driver’s seat. The most recent technical inspection was reportedly completed in June 2024. The most recent service was completed in January 2024 at 294,500 km, when LLT-Racing replaced the fluids and flushed the fuel tank. The seller notes that the car was given an annual minor service while kept as part of a collection. The timing belt was replaced in May 2016 at 291,000 km. SUMMARY This Toyota Celica GT-Four Group A Rallye is a rare rally-derived homologation special, which marks one of 2,500 examples ever produced, and number 70 of just 77 allocated to the Australian market. Benefitting from a timing belt replacement within the last 5,000 km, it would make a fitting addition to any collection of imported Japanese performance cars, and a thrilling companion for spirited weekend drives. The description of this consignment is, to the best of the seller’s knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Collecting Cars requests a range of detail about the lot from the seller and performs a level of due diligence. However, potential buyers must independently satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description. Potential buyers should view or arrange inspections as well as conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to bid or buy. Please note that it is not uncommon for classic or collectible vehicles to have received cosmetic repairs in the past, either to rectify damage or refresh appearance, and this work may be undetectable even upon visual inspection. Unless there is an explicit statement by the seller to the contrary, please assume that any vehicle could have had bodywork or paintwork during its life. Furthermore, photographs may not reflect the true colour or full condition of the vehicle. It is a bidder’s responsibility to satisfy themselves of the colour and condition of a vehicle, including its interior and the existence of any remedial bodywork or paintwork, before committing to bid or buy. This includes by raising enquiries with the seller in the comments section. For vehicles, unless otherwise stated, potential buyers should also assume that any cherished registration may be retained by the seller. Please see our Terms and Conditions for full details. This vehicle’s VIN has been checked against the Australian Personal Property Securities Register, and there is no security interest or other registration kind logged against the serial number. This vehicle has been checked through the Austroads NEVDIS system, and there are no markers under the written-off or stolen databases.