Toyota Celica GT-Four ST205
Import a Toyota Celica GT-Four (ST205) from Japan, found at auction, scanned before it ships, and delivered with a report anyone can verify.
- Built in Japan
- 1994–1999
- Engine
- 3S-GTE 2.0 L turbo four, all-wheel drive
About the ST205
The ST205 Celica GT-Four launched in February 1994, and production ended in August 1999, when the next Celica dropped the GT-Four. Its 3S-GTE 2.0 L turbo four is rated at 255 PS and drives all four wheels. A WRC edition was offered, with 2,100 for Japan.
It was the last of Toyota’s homologation-era rally Celicas, a turbo all-wheel-drive coupe built on the same engine family as the MR2 GT.
The ST205 was the last rally Celica, and its works career ended in scandal. After the car’s only World Rally Championship win, Toyota Team Europe was banned for 12 months over an illegal turbo air restrictor. When the team returned, it used the Corolla World Rally Car instead, though regional and private teams kept running ST205s. Toyota Team Europe’s influence showed in the road car’s aluminium bonnet, four-channel ABS and Super Strut suspension.
- Power
- 255 PS at 6,000 rpm
- Torque
- 31.0 kgm (304 Nm) at 4,000 rpm
- Weight
- 1,380 kg
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
- Drive
- Full-time all-wheel drive
- Price new
- ¥3,171,000 (WRC edition ¥3,271,000)
Can an ST205 come in?
Both countries count from the month on the build plate, so a car can become eligible part-way through a year. We check the plate on every car.
Quebec registers right-hand-drive cars only at 25 years. Every other province follows the federal 15-year rule.
US sourcing is planned for 2027, once a customs broker confirms the duty rate on Japanese classics. Enquiries are welcome now.
Which cars roll in next? See the 2027 US calendar and the 2027 Canada calendar.
What to look at on an ST205
The model-specific weak points we look for in the auction sheet, the photos and the scan.
Drivetrain
Worth checking the transfer case and the clutch.
Parts
Worth confirming body parts such as bumpers and the intercooler are present and undamaged; replacements are scarce.
Turbo
Worth checking the ceramic CT26 turbo for smoke and shaft play.
Intercooler
On WRC editions, worth checking the water-to-air intercooler system.
Rust
Worth checking the rear arches and strut tops.
What we check on every ST205
The auction sheet, in full
Every line of the original Japanese sheet translated: repair marks, rust notes, interior score.
The build plate
The month of manufacture decides eligibility, so we read it off the car, not the registration.
Mileage against the records
Dash and ECU against the auction sheet and Japan's inspection history.
Flood and accident history
Checked before export, while a claim is still possible.
A full diagnostic scan
Every module read inside the auction's 5-day claim window, so a hidden fault goes back to the seller.
Underneath
Chassis rails, floors and suspension, where snow-country salt does its damage.
What landing one costs: see the worked examples; an enquiry gets you the figure for this car. New to auction sheets? Read how to read one.
What an ST205 costs
Published figures with their source and date. Prices move with condition, mileage and grade; an enquiry gets auction results for the car you want.
| What | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1993–1999 Celica, all grades (24 listed), average asking price Carsensor, Oct 2026 | about ¥1.57 million (range ¥0.7–3.5 million) | Carsensor , Oct 2026 |
Figures as published by each source; not offers from us. Landed cost in Canada adds shipping, duty, GST/HST and provincial fees.
ST205 buyer questions
Is every ST205 GT-Four eligible?
Yes. Production ran from February 1994 to August 1999, so every car is more than 25 years old and clears the US rule, and all of them clear Canada’s 15-year rule.
Is the WRC edition worth the extra?
Toyota priced the WRC edition ¥100,000 above the standard GT-Four, with the same 255 PS and 1,380 kg in the catalogue. It is the homologation version, with 2,100 sold in Japan, so it carries a premium today. Confirm it from the grade code.
How hard is it to find parts?
The 3S-GTE engine is shared with the MR2 GT, which helps with engine parts. GT-Four-specific body panels, bumpers and drivetrain parts are scarce, so buy a complete car with its original parts.
Want an ST205?
Tell us the grade, colour and budget. We reply with eligibility for your province or state and what these are fetching in Japan now, and contact you when sourcing opens.