Lot Ended
Description
Top spec RZ model with optional 4-pot front brakes,
Bilstein suspension and Torsen LSD; original and unmodified with just
67,400 miles with recent timing belt service in June 2020; hard to find in this
condition; investment alert!
Built in
1995, this Toyota Supra RZ Twin Turbo automatic was imported to the UK from
Japan in November 2003, an old MOT showing that it had covered 103,937 kms at
the time of import (64,583miles).
It was owned
by a London dealer until August 2005 when it was acquired by another London
dealer (Exclusive Cars) who kept it until 2019. A note in the handbook
states that the cambelt was renewed in May 2004 at 103,951 km and a 12-month
Mechanical Warranty Document and another old MOT show that it had still only
covered 104,090 kms when the specialist dealer acquired it.
During his 14-year ownership the car appears to have been kept in
storage and barely driven, the next MOT being issued in November 2018 (with no
advisories) at 105,853 kms. The car was treated to another timing belt service
in June 2021 at 106,173Km including all fluids, 2 new Bridgestone front tyres
and replacement rear shock absorbers (KYB) at a cost of c.£800. Most recently the car has been treated to a
refurbished ECU (the original one) by a specialist to ensure its fighting fit
for many years to come (to combat the common degrading of some components
within).
A top
spec RZ model, it has the desirable factory options of four-pot front brakes,
Torsen limited slip differential and Bilstein suspension. An AutoWatch
alarm/immobiliser system was fitted in May 2005 while onboard entertainment
is provided by a remote-operated DVD/CD/radio system.
The history file includes the V5C showing just four previous
owners (two of which are dealers), old blue V5C, copy old V5C, two sets of
keys and alarm fobs, five old MOTs; invoices and an original 167-page
Toyota Supra Owner’s Manual in English along with an MOT until May 2024
recording no advisories.
As you can see in
the photos, the car is in uncommonly original and unmodified condition
throughout– most unusual with these MkIV Supras which are regularly tuned to
500bhp+ and are all too often fitted with aftermarket body kits, rude exhausts
and flashy wheels. Starting promptly and running beautifully as we have moved it
around on site, it has attracted much interest parked alongside its
Japanese performance counterparts.
Most
importantly though, it looks to be rock solid both above and below with no signs
of corrosion or abuse thanks to spending so many years unused and in storage.
The engine bay is also exceptionally tidy and original as is the interior
without any after market gauges or steering wheel, bodykit or even
exhaust.
With a conservative 280bhp as standard
(over 300bhp in reality and officially 326bhp for European markets), this iconic
Japanese sportscar was a match for any Porsche or Ferrari in its day - even the
carpets had hollow fibres to save weight.
Tested by Car & Driver in 1993, a manual
Supra had 320bhp, did 0-60 in 4.6 seconds, 0-100 in
11.1 seconds and had a top speed of 160mph, proving faster than the contemporary
Porsche 911 3.6 Turbo. The auto version could hit 60mph in 5.1 seconds.
The MkIV Twin Turbo
has gained a significant cult following in recent
years, not least due to appearances in the Fast and Furious film series and in
computer games like Gran Turismo, with the very best manual versions already
fetching six-figure sums in America and the Supra used for all the filming
(automatic!) in fast and Furious recently made $550,000 at auction in the
US.
Surely among the most unspoilt Supra Twin
Turbos remaining, this well-preserved example, with its low mileage and
outstandingly original condition, it would sit well in any collection and could
yet prove a shrewd investment at the sensible guide price suggested and has
been a regular attendee at Caffeine and Machine's Japanese/JD Daikoku nights
where its attracted lots of attention and camera phones!
For more
information contact - will.daniels@brightwells.com
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