Beschreibung
- 1988 Toyota Crown Royal Saloon 2. 0 Supercharged -
Key features;
• 115, 430 km (71, 725 miles).
• 4 speed auto with overdrive and selectable modes - Power / Economy.
• Cruise control.
• Power steering.
• Auto headlights.
• Central locking
• Electric windows all round.
• Electric folding door mirrors.
• Electric fully adjustable drivers seat including lumbar support.
• Air conditioning, with vents to the rear & controls for the back seat passengers.
• Refrigerated compartment located in the back shelf.
• Factory tinted glass.
• Unmarked velour interior (grade b) complete with full set of OEM crown mats in vgc.
• Non-smokers car.
• Insurance agreed value £8000.
I collected the car from Southampton on 19/ 09/ 2019 direct from an export company in Japan. The car was dry stored throughout most of 2020 and during the lockdowns. The straight 6 supercharged engine runs very smoothly and is very quiet as you would expect with Toyota bulletproof reliability. The emissions are very low, with an CO level of just 0. 020 and HC of 142. I always use Momentum99, so no worries regarding E10.
During my ownership the following has been done;
New rear shock absorbers.
New steering track rod ends (inner and outer).
New front anti-roll bar drop links.
New gas struts on bonnet.
Engine oil, filter & air filter (all purchased from Toyota main dealer).
New Fuel filter.
New windscreen washer motor.
MOT expiry 09. 08. 2022.
Road tax £280.
Peter James insurance agreed value of £8000 (expires 30/ 09/ 2023).
Timing belt replaced in Japan at 104, 629km with a sticker on the cover to prove.
The alternator was replaced in Japan August, 2017 with the date of replacement sticker on it.
The car is absolutely immaculate underneath, inside and the engine bay is also very clean. There is no rust anywhere on the chassis or body. At some point the car has been resprayed in Japan, hence the grade 3 exterior rating.
One of the unique features is a "Swing" button on the dash to oscillate the air from the vents side to side. It has a fully adjustable steering column, with memory setting via a lever. There is a “non-smoking” felt lined box in instead of an ash tray and the front/ rear cigarette lighters and have never been used. There is a light and small mirror in the glove box, which flips up. The drivers door has buttons to adjust the mirrors and retract them, controls for all the windows, plus door and window lock and a Trunk button to pop open the boot.
The boot area is immaculate, with jack and spare wheel. There is a full tool kit in it’s original Toyota bag. It has key operated central locking. Quarter turn to unlock the drivers door and again to unlock the other doors.
As you would expect for a 33 year old car, there are a few scuffs, on the corners of the front & rear bumpers, and one on the passenger side rear door, which could all be sorted by a smart repair company. The wheels are Kei Hunter Ambush 17" and are in need of a refurb. The air con needs a recharge.
It comes with 2 keys and I have a folder of paperwork, including all the import documentation from Japan, including;
Invoice for car & shipping from Imeka in Japan.
Bill of lading document from Armacup.
Customs entry and VAT charge invoice from Kleerfreight.
Terminal handling charge invoice from Wallenius Wilhelmsen Terminals.
NOVA letter from HMRC.
Original Auction sheet (grade 3 exterior and B interior).
Export Certificate (both the original and the English version).
8 page CarVX Vehicle History Report from Japan (in English).
I have created a Facebook page of the journey so far; @superchargedtoyotacrownroyalsaloon
To sum up. This is a practical modern classic that is only going to increase in value given the current upward trend in the price of Japanese imports.
May consider a PX or swap with another Japanese car at trade value.
I would consider a swap with an Evoque, I've always wanted one of those!
