2006 TOYOTA CELICA

A genuinely rare opportunity to acquire an increasingly collectible example of the Toyota Celica T-Sport GT.

Finished in the stunning Carbon Blue colour-changing metallic paintwork, this is a particularly desirable and uncommon specification, combining the 190bhp T-Sport engine with the factory GT body styling and sunroof.

It is believed that only around 90 examples were produced in this particular Carbon Blue and sunroof specification, with estimates suggesting that approximately 45 may remain today. A rare combination that makes this a particularly interesting example for the enthusiast or collector.

Ownership and history

One of the car’s most appealing attributes is its ownership history. First registered by Toyota as a pre-registration vehicle, it has effectively had justone private owner from new.

Having spent its life in the care of a single mature private keeper, this Celica has clearly been cherished rather than abused, remaining completely original and unmodified throughout its ownership.

The car has covered 91,200 miles and benefits from a full service history.

It retains its original Toyota glass throughout, together with its original Toyota dealer number plates – lovely details that help preserve the car’s provenance and identity.

Originality and specification

Importantly, this is a completely standard, unmodified example, retaining its original factory specification.

Highlights include:

Condition and presentation

This is a well-loved and cherished car that has clearly been looked after throughout its life.

It is not being presented as a restored or concours-condition vehicle; it is an honest, well-maintained and unmodified example that presents beautifully for its age.

The Carbon Blue paintwork is particularly striking, with its colour-changing finish really coming alive in direct sunlight. It is one of those colours that photographs struggle to do justice to.

The alloy wheels have recently been professionally refurbished, and the car also comes with a fifth genuine Toyota alloy wheel in the boot, which is unused.

Recent maintenance

A rare opportunity

The seventh-generation Celica T-Sport is becoming an increasingly appreciated modern classic, particularly the high-revving 190bhp VVTL-i model.

At its heart is Toyota’s celebrated 2ZZ-GE engine, co-developed with Yamaha. This high-revving 1.8-litre powerplant features Toyota’s sophisticated VVTL-i variable valve timing and lift technology, delivering an impressive specific output of over 100bhp per litre. It is a particularly special piece of engineering and a big part of what makes the T-Sport such an appealing driver’s car.

However, examples in this particular Carbon Blue and sunroof specification are exceptionally uncommon.

Finding one with such a reassuring ownership history, full service history, original factory specification, original documentation and so many of its original details intact makes this a particularly appealing proposition.

This is an honest, unmodified example with genuine provenance – a car that has been cherished, enjoyed and preserved rather than altered.

A rare specification, beautiful colour combination and a history that is becoming increasingly difficult to find. A very special Celica looking for its next enthusiastic owner.