Highlights
- Manual transmission
- Performance modifications
- Iconic 3-litre turbo drivetrain
- Late model from last year of production
- Desirable “non-sunroof” model
- Magazine feature car
The Appeal
While much adoration is heaped on the Mk4 Supra, the Mk3 (also known as the A70) has flown under the radar for a while. But they’re rapidly gaining appreciation as true late 80s / early 90s classics.
They’re particularly desirable in Turbo trim, such as this car here. Featuring some choice performance modifications, this handsome coupé is sure to turn heads wherever it goes. Presented in fine overall condition, it’s a great opportunity to acquire a proper Japanese performance icon.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered March 1993
- From the final year of production (1992)
- 135,170 miles indicated, verified by the MOT record since 2007
- Current MOT to March 2023
- Featured cover car in the Autumn 2016 edition of ‘Japanese Retro’
- Complete with two keys and the owner’s handbooks
The Interior
- Black leather upholstery to the seats, in good overall condition, with some wear to the driver’s seat, particularly the outer bolster where there is some light cracking and a small tear
- The door cards and other upholstery elements show well, with a little wear present on the front central armrest
- Grey carpet runs through the cabin and boot area, and appears to be in good condition, with coordinated floor mats
- Light grey headlining shows well, with no sagging or damage we could see
- All of the internal trim and switchgear looks nice and tidy, showing expected levels of wear commensurate with the car’s age and use
- Electric windows and door mirrors
- Cruise control
- Period Sony MiniDisc/CD/cassette/radio system
- Air conditioning was removed and is no longer in the car
- Fire extinguisher mounted in the passenger footwell
- Aftermarket Mishimoto gloss black gear knob
- Sunpro boost gauge mounted to the top of the steering column
- Full size spare wheel in the boot
- We are assured by the vendor that everything works as it should
The Exterior
- 3E5 ‘Super Red’ paintwork is in reasonably good overall condition, with some stone-chipping and minor blemishes
- It appears as if there is some UV fading to the paint on the bonnet, although it looks as if it will polish out easily
- The body panels look straight and even, with no evidence of notable corrosion, just a little bubbling in a couple of areas on the doors
- All of the badging and trim appears to be complete, with some fading and wear apparent
- 18-inch, 10-spoke, split-rim Wolfrace wheels, with black centres and polished barrels all show nicely, with no major marks or blemishes we could see
- The wheels are shod in a matched set of Nexen tyres that look to have decent tread depth
- Those iconic pop-up headlamps are working just as they should
- Underneath the car looks to be straight and solid, with some surface corrosion showing to some drivetrain components and the tank straps
The Mechanics
- Twin-cam, 24-valve, 2,954cc turbo-intercooled inline-six engine (7MGTE) drives the rear wheels
- Five-speed manual transmission
- The engine bay looks nice and tidy, with no evidence of leaks or notable corrosion we could observe
- ARP headstuds
- NGK platinum tipped spark plugs and new HT leads
- Felpro headgasket and water pump
- New ECU and gauge temperature sensors
- Full GPlus silicone hose kit
- Blitz induction kit
- HKS EVC4 electronic boost controller
- HKS adjustable dump valve
- Uprated engine mounts
- Japspeed aluminium radiator, twin 12-inch electric fans and a custom aluminium shroud
- We’re told the car has been recently serviced and fitted with a new rocker cover gasket and air flow meter
- The owner tells us that the car produces in the region of 270hp and drives very well
Summary
With some excellent upgrades, this increasingly rare and sought-after performance coupé is ready for a new owner to enjoy. If you’ve always wanted an A70, this would be a fine choice.
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