Highlights
- Recent Japanese import with just one former registered keeper
- 103,813 kilometres / 64,883 miles (warranted)
- Advisory-free MOT valid until 24th September 2024
- A rare find, especially outside Japan
- Presented in very good overall condition, benefitting from some recent cosmetic improvements
- A cherished example originally ordered in top factory specification
- Exceedingly fast in its day - with 276 horsepower straight out of the box
The Appeal
While it would go by many names during its 36 years in Toyota's range, the 'Mark II' was the firm's mid-size sedan offering from 1968 to 2004, proving immensely successful.
Here we have a Japanese home market 'X80' Mark II from 1991 which is now registered in the UK. This high-performance 2.5 GT Twin Turbo boasts the highest trim level and wears the coveted “GT" badge - identifying it as of the JZX81 family of cars.
This car was manufactured at a time when the Toyota Motor Company and its fellow JDM automakers were enjoying the height of their ‘bubble period’ (1988-1998) and purposefully made a statement that when it came to producing vehicles to ‘thrill the world’ in terms of reliability, durability, practicality and more so affordability. With revolutionary safety and luxury features combined, they were second to none.
The very reliable 1JZ-GTE engine is renowned the world over for its durability, rev-happy nature and horsepower potential. It was, (and still is to this day), a popular choice and a winning platform used in the drifting and circuit racing scenes. Its mighty ‘Big Brother’, Toyota’s flagship 2JZ-GTE engine powers the Legendary MKlV Supra Twin Turbo and needs no introduction…
The very reliable 1JZ-GTE engine is renowned the world over for its durability, rev-happy nature and horsepower potential. It was, (and still is to this day), a popular choice and a winning platform used in the drifting and circuit racing scenes. Its mighty ‘Big Brother’, Toyota’s flagship 2JZ-GTE engine powers the Legendary MKlV Supra Twin Turbo and needs no introduction…
A great and rare example of the legendary twin-turbo Toyota that blends a luxurious family saloon with a high-performance track car, a true wolf in sheep’s clothing.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered in Japan in 1991
- One owner car
- Two sets of keys
- The original Japanese Export Certificate for the motor vehicle
- Associated Evidence of JCTC windscreen shipping stickers reflecting exported vehicle date and stamped
- The Vehicle Import Notification (NOVA) letter issued by HMRC declaring all VAT and duty have been accounted for
- DVLA Application Letter permitting first UK vehicle tax and registration of a used motor vehicle
- MOT tested twice - with no failures or advisories ever recorded
- Current MOT valid until 24th September 2024
- 103,813 kilometres / 64,883 miles (warranted)
This rare, stunning, and almost completely stock and original example was imported into the UK from Japan in December 2019 and has been in dry storage since then.
Shortly afterward, lockdown measures came into effect where this example remained safely stored. It has since been road registered and undergone some improvement work.
Shortly afterward, lockdown measures came into effect where this example remained safely stored. It has since been road registered and undergone some improvement work.
The Condition
- Benefiting from recent paintwork restoration
- Great condition throughout
- New tyres all round
- Original GT Twin Turbo Alloys
- Two-toned colour scheme (black and grey)
- Original “JZX81 GT” OEM Bucket Seats
- Driver's seat power adjusted lumbar support
- Digital Dash Display illumination unit
- Dashboard free of any cracks or blemishes
- Air conditioning and sunroof
- Spare wheel and jack present
This car looks fantastic, with all panels displaying equal gaps and is free from any damage except for a few stone chips here and there, with excellent original alloy wheels all shod with new tyres. All the rubber seals are good and free from any cracking, with all windows and lights are free from any cracks, though the tinted glass sunroof looks like it is beginning to delaminate.
The original paintwork had suffered from some heat rash out in sunny Japan with all horizontal surfaces requiring some attention to restore the faded and blistered paint. This work has now been completed to a very good standard and the car looks fantastic.
Apart from a sportier-looking steering wheel, brake and accelerator pedal covers, is still in the original factory spec.
The interior has withstood the test of time very well and other than some wear to the gearshift leather the whole interior is in very good condition with no cracks in the dashboard and all the electrics and switches all work as they should. The door cards, carpets, facia and headlining are all in very nice shape.
The electric sunroof operates perfectly and the boot with the spare wheel and tools appears to never really have been used and is nice and dry and clean.
The Mechanics
- All round Bilstein Suspension
- Limited Slip Diff and traction control
- Power (PWR) and Manual (Man) transmission options available
- Timing belt changed at 101,440 km (Japan)
- Engine oil and filter just changed
- New set of spark plugs just installed
- Shares the same drive train with the JDM Automatic ‘FLIP LIGHT SUPRA’ TURBO ‘R’ (1990-1993) including OEM supplied turbo ‘BIG AXLES’
Powered by the world-renowned, highly respected, and sought after 276 HP (JDM Gentleman’s Agreement maximum horsepower rule), 268 lbf-ft at 6200rpm, 2.5 litre 1JZ GTE NON-VVTi, Engine which is healthy, well balanced, pulls strongly and performs without any knocks as it should with the mated automatic transmission (A341-E) being very responsive and shifting smoothly and precisely.
The car is reported to start and run well with no issues, having recently been fully serviced and thoroughly inspected, this car is ready to go.
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