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When can I import a Toyota Celica GT-Four ST205?

The Toyota Celica GT-Four ST205 (ST205) was built from 1994 to 1999. Under an age rule, what counts is the month on the car's build plate, so each year below runs from January to December builds. If you don't know the month, plan for December.

Australia, 25-year rule
Every Celica GT-Four ST205 from 1 December 2024
Every year is old enough now
United States, 25-year rule
Every Celica GT-Four ST205 from 1 December 2024
Every year is old enough now

Australia

Older vehicle (25-year rule): 25 years from the build date.

When each year passes the 25-year rule in Australia
Built25 years from build dateStatus
1994January 2019 to December 2019Old enough now, whatever the build month
1995January 2020 to December 2020Old enough now, whatever the build month
1996January 2021 to December 2021Old enough now, whatever the build month
1997January 2022 to December 2022Old enough now, whatever the build month
1998January 2023 to December 2023Old enough now, whatever the build month
1999January 2024 to December 2024Old enough now, whatever the build month

Cost, eligibility and sheet checks for a Celica GT-Four ST205 in Australia

New Zealand

20+ year exemption: 20 years from the date of first registration.

When each year passes the 20-year rule in New Zealand
Built20 years from first registrationStatus
1994January 2014 to December 2014Old enough now, whatever the build month
1995January 2015 to December 2015Old enough now, whatever the build month
1996January 2016 to December 2016Old enough now, whatever the build month
1997January 2017 to December 2017Old enough now, whatever the build month
1998January 2018 to December 2018Old enough now, whatever the build month
1999January 2019 to December 2019Old enough now, whatever the build month

Cost, eligibility and sheet checks for a Celica GT-Four ST205 in New Zealand

United States

25-year exemption (NHTSA): 25 years from the build date.

When each year passes the 25-year rule in the United States
Built25 years from build dateStatus
1994January 2019 to December 2019Old enough now, whatever the build month
1995January 2020 to December 2020Old enough now, whatever the build month
1996January 2021 to December 2021Old enough now, whatever the build month
1997January 2022 to December 2022Old enough now, whatever the build month
1998January 2023 to December 2023Old enough now, whatever the build month
1999January 2024 to December 2024Old enough now, whatever the build month

Cost, eligibility and sheet checks for a Celica GT-Four ST205 in the United States

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Every Celica GT-Four ST205 is already old enough for the age rule in each country we cover. Check the build plate, then check the auction sheet.

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Dates follow the age rules in our rules files (last checked AU 2026-09-30, NZ 2026-09-30, US 2026-10-05). They are general information, not legal advice: confirm the build date and the current rules with a licensed importer before you buy. Model names describe the cars only; Kensa-ya is not affiliated with any manufacturer.