When Toyota announced the return of the Celica nameplate, diehard fans started hyperventilating about how good this reborn Celica could be. A 1991 Celica up for sale on Bring a Trailer is a prime example of what makes this car so special. This is a turbocharged, all-wheel-drive rally homologation special from the time when hucking a Toyota down a gravel stage in the Sega Rally arcade cabinet was about the most fun you could have for 25 cents.
0-liter engine and all-wheel-drive grip, making it a genuine performance icon of its era. With its unique blend of style and substance, this car is sure to turn heads among Toyota fans and rally enthusiasts alike. But what makes this particular example stand out?
Let's take a closer look at the features that make this 1991 Celica GT-Four RC so rare and desirable. 0-liter inline-four found in the standard GT-Four or All-Trac, but with a bump in power to 231 horsepower, and a water-to-air intercooler for better charge cooling. The RC's ECU had more aggressive mapping from the factory, and the bodywork was subtly revised for extra cooling.
The transmission is a five-speed manual driving all four wheels, with a limited-slip differential at the rear. The exterior of this car is pretty restrained in a medium gray metallic paint, but the white 15-inch Oz Racing wheels are pure WRC jewelry. The organic styling is pure early 1990s, as are the pop-up headlights, and any rally fan will be able to spot that this is something special.
On the inside, nicely grippy seats and a Momo steering wheel provide pleasing touchpoints. There's a Kenwood stereo with Bluetooth capability, and also a blissful lack of screens. With an odometer reading of 89K miles, this car hits the sweet spot of low mileage, but not so low that you can't regularly add to the odometer.
Despite its rally heritage, it probably deserves better treatment than hammering it around the salty roads of the East, but given the current deep-freeze conditions everywhere, it's a genuine all-weather classic. Note that this car's located in California but hasn't passed that state's emissions testing, so it may not be road-registerable there. S.
since 2021, so it has some history here. A new performance Celica coming down the pipeline is something to get excited about. But why wait?
The auction ends on February 10. This car is a rare opportunity for Toyota fans and rally enthusiasts to own a piece of automotive history. With its unique blend of style and substance, this 1991 Celica GT-Four RC is sure to be a coveted find among collectors and enthusiasts alike.
As a rare example of the Toyota Celica's performance potential, this 1991 GT-Four RC is an attractive option for those looking to own a piece of automotive history. With its unique blend of style and substance, it's sure to turn heads among Toyota fans and rally enthusiasts alike.
