Toyota Supra (A70)
ENGINE 2954cc/6-cyl/DOHC POWER 201bhp@6000rpm TORQUE 187lb ft@4800rpm MAXIMUM SPEED 133mph 0-60MPH 7.5sec FUEL CONSUMPTION 22-36mpg TRANSMISSION RWD, five-speed manual MoT March 2020 ODOMETER 61,553 miles
WHAT’S IT LIKE TO DRIVE?
This Supra fires up straight away and the engine is incredibly quiet and refined at tickover, showing good oil pressure, both at idle and under load. The revs do not hunt and the exhaust emits no smoke. It drives exceptionally well and the 3.0-litre engine feels smooth and refined. There are no flat spots when accelerating and the car picks up well in every gear. The gearbox is similarly smooth; the clutch biting point is quite high, with a lot of pedal travel afterwards, but the clutch itself feels strong. The steering is light but well-weighted and delivers ample feel. The brakes work effectively, with no drama.
BODYWORK CHECK
The paint is almost spotless and even the long, sweeping bonnet is mostly unscathed with only a couple of minor touched-in chips present. The wheel arches, door apertures and sills are clean and there is no corrosion. The plastic body trim pieces are undamaged and fit well, and while there is a slight crease at the bottom of the driver’s side door, it is hardly noticeable. The underside is clean and tidy and
EXTERIOR
Original, rust-free Paint has aged well
INTERIOR
Hardly any wear and no damage
MECHANICALS
Recommissioned with many new parts fitted
there is no damage or evidence of any repair work. The originallooking five-spoke alloy wheels are not scuffed or kerbed and the Toledo TL1000 tyres show even wear.
HOW’S THE INTERIOR?
The original contrasting blue cloth interior is immaculate. There is no real wear to any of the interior components and the carpets and footwells are clean and dry. There is no evidence of water ingress in the boot and no moisture or corrosion in the spare wheel well. The dashboard isn’t cracked and the door cards and seats are in great condition. The leather steering wheel and gear knob look almost new and the gear stick and handbrake
gaiters are unmarked. All of the electrics work perfectly apart from the cruise control.
UNDER THE BONNET
The car was stored for 18 years before being recommissioned in 2017. Parts fitted include new brake discs, pads and calipers all round, a new radiator and hoses, new front dampers and a fresh battery. All belts were also replaced, along with the windscreen. Any rust was treated and re-sprayed, including both doors and bumpers. The wheels – including the spare – were refurbished and all fluids renewed. The car comes with its original handbooks and service book.
THE CCW VIEW
This particular Toyota Supra may not be as brutal as its forced induction brethren but the big six-cylinder engine is remarkably refined and dependable and still has plenty of power to propel that sleek body along at impressive speeds. It’s not cheap, but the low mileage, zero rust and strong mechanicals more than justify the price.
PROS Recently recomissioned, immaculate interior CONS Cruise control doesn’t work, short MoT
BUY IT FROM Thurlby Motors, Mumby Road, Alford, Lincolnshire LN13 9JN 01507 463254, thurlbymotors.com