1994 Toyota Celica WRC 4WD Carlos Sainz - Anybody owned one

[Gazzas86]

Afternoon folks,

I'm after a bit of info if anyone has any that would be great, I've been offered a 1994 Toyota Celica 4WD 2ltr Turbo Carlos Sainz (UK Model) in Black for £3500 with 66k miles on her.

She has been sat in the corner of a garage/warehouse with 23 other cars including old porsches, jags etc gathering dust, It will probably need a new battery as it hasn't been touched for a year.

The bodywork is excellent, no dents, scrathes, it just needs a clean, polish, the engine also is sound with no leaks etc.

The guy who own these cars and the warehouse is a contractor who comes in every now and then and heard i was looking for a fun car (as i recently sold my Focus RS to buy a house), to fill my time.

As i have no knowledge on celica's or this Ltd edition model etc is it a good buy?, is it a fun car? Any info would be appreciated.

Thanks in Advance

Gaz

[s m]

[Schuey M]

Nice car but seems overpriced. I'd be sceptical about the accuracy of the mileage too.

[Gazzas86]

Can't see it SM i'm on my work machine , Is it a pic of the car i assume?

[s m]

Gazzas86 said:

Can't see it SM i'm on my work machine , Is it a pic of the car i assume?

Just an ad for the model which I thought might interest you

[Gazzas86]

Speaking to the guy, if he could be arsed to MOT it, clean it and polish it he would keep it, I think he's had the car for ages so i believe the mileage to be true.

[300bhp/ton]

I think RobM77 had one of these. A bit of a rally icon, but somehow somewhat forgotten against the Impreza's and Evo's.

Probably slightly more style than go and I think not as sharply setup as an Impreza Turbo 2000 is.

That said, not a slow or a bad car. I think £3500 is all it's money though and then some. Sadly old Toyota's like these just don't seem that sort after . If you want to buy to keep then it's probably not a bad deal, if it's buy to flog in 12 months time suspect to take a good percentage hit on the money you get back.

[Gazzas86]

agh cool, hopefully he has some good points / bad points to add, they do seem to be rare, trying to find one of similar condition / non import / mileage etc is hard to compare to.

[amirzed]

One of my childhood dream cars this.

Get it bought!!!

[SuperVM]

Classic Impreza STI for me instead I think, possibly a type-r if they can be found for that little.

[Luke.]

I'm interested, if you're not going to take it. Always, always loved them.

[epom]

1994 ???

[nottyash]

Schuey M said:

Nice car but seems overpriced. I'd be sceptical about the accuracy of the mileage too.

I think its a bargin if its any good.

[Ved]

Get it! Good price for the car.

[Gazzas86]

L Reg i believe, im gonna go to his warehouse / barn full of cars and will take a few pics probably not this weekend but next , i know theres only so many around and apparently hard to find a UK model / non import. Its completely standard, no modifications etc. only problem i can see is if the OH would agree as it would be kept in the garage when not being used etc

if i dont get it due to lack of funds / no space to store etc ill be sure to pass the details on here if anyone else is interested as mentioned before

[Luke.]

Gazzas86 said:

if i dont get it due to lack of funds / no space to store etc ill be sure to pass the details on here if anyone else is interested as mentioned before

Yes, please.

Where's it based, just out of interest?

[ArnageWRC]

s m said:

Ah, memories. When we had Homologation specials, and Manufacturers used Motorsport to sell cars. Did see quite a few in forest car parks.

[Gazzas86]

Luke. said:

Gazzas86 said:

if i dont get it due to lack of funds / no space to store etc ill be sure to pass the details on here if anyone else is interested as mentioned before

Yes, please.

Where's it based, just out of interest?

Southcoast near the New Forest

[Ved]

I'm sending my flying monkeys to track it down so make your move

[Baryonyx]

Stunning cars, though my experience of them was a little disappointing. Not as sharp to drive as the Imprezas and Evos that followed and not hugely quick in standard guise, for something that is a rally car. The stage tuned ones were much faster, but there is a certain merit in a having an original item!