1990 Toyota A70 Supra 3.0 Turbo
Highlights
- Original and stand-out 230bhp Supra with manual box
- Recent mechanical recommissioning including cambelt
- Tuned by Bob Brian and Turbo Systems
- Previously part of a private collection
- Four registered keepers
- MOT to February 2025 with no advisories
The Appeal
The Supra was gunning for Europe’s high performance coupe crown. With the second generation A60 it got very close. With the bigger and more luxurious third generation, for many, it took it.
That was thanks in no small part to its turbocharged 3litre engine, sleek looks and bulletproof reliability. Equipped with the engaging 5spd gearbox, these were cars for long distances or B road blasts.
Not surprisingly, the rare survivors are sought after by collectors. This one has recently been released from the collection of its long term keeper - a Japanese performance car enthusiast - and carefully recommissioned, including full service, cambelt, brake overhaul and new tyres. Alongside the desirable factory manual box it benefits from light tuning by specialists such as Bob Brian and Turbo Systems.
Looking very presentable inside and out - including a set of cossetting grey leather seats - this car comes to market with the added advantage of a long, advisory-free MOT to February 2025.
The History and Paperwork
- First UK registered 23rd February 1990
- Previously part of the Mayo Collection
- Acquired by Mr Mayo in 1994 and driven daily by him until 2003
- He replaced it with a Lancer Evo and put the Supra into dry storage
- Inherited by Mr Mayo’s family who are now reluctantly selling the car
- Four registered keepers
- Current keeper since 17th July 1996
- Full set of service and owner handbooks
- Service booked regularly stamped to 1999
- Good history file with invoices for recent maintenance summarised below
- Recommissioned in September 2023 with further engine work in February 2024
- Tuned by Bob Brian Motorsport and Turbo Systems Motorsport
- MOT to 6th February 2025 with 96,703 miles showing on test and no advisories
Recent work in September 2023 and February 2024:
- Head gasket replaced with ARP bolts and pressure test
- New discs and pads front and rear
- Calipers rebuilt
- Fluids changed
- Wheels refurbished
- New Uniroyal tyres all round including spare
- Cambelt and tensioners replaced
- Heater matrix replaced by radiator specialist
The Condition
- Factory standard and unrestored original aesthetics inside and out
- Smart metallic grey paintwork in good order with only minor blemishes
- These are shown in photos and include offside A post and rear wing and roof
- Bodywork is very straight with no visible accident repairs or panel damage
- Some minor stone chips to front typical of age and mileage but not significant
- Tinted side and rear windows
- Factory correct alloy wheels and matching spare recently refurbished
- Recently fitted with quality Uniroyal tyres all round including spare
- Underside presents well with no structural advisories on last MOT test
- Interior is very tidy across cabin and boot areas with only minor signs of age
- Boot area presents well retaining wheel cover and tool bags
- There are some light stains to boot floor carpet but not unsightly
- Well specified and factory unmodified grey leather interior
- Signs of wear inside are only light and minor and to be expected of age
- Sony CD player fitted
- Practical 2+2 layout with rear seat belts fitted
- Original Supra over mats among the appealing original features
- Headlining appears to be in good order free of obvious stains and sagging
The Mechanics
- 2,954cc turbocharged 3litre Toyota engine delivering 230bhp
- Desirable 5spd manual gearbox #
- Good service history with recent recommissioning
- List of refurbishment work detailed above
- No reported driving or running issues
- Tuned by two Toyota performance specialists
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