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1988 Toyota Supra 3.0i (A70)

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£10,720

Mileage~32,712
TransmissionAutomatic
Engine3.0L
LocationWeybridge

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1988 Toyota Supra 3.0i (A70)

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Introduction

Darren Rungasamy

Consigner and Editor

A perfect blend of traditional and hi-tech engineering; the Supra continues to impress.

Released in 1986, the A70 generation Toyota Supra was launched when RWD layouts were being replaced by FWD hot hatches. Yet Toyota harnessed and improved the appeal of what was considered an outdated trend. However, this was no dinosaur. The high-efficiency multivalve engine, anti-lock braking, computer-aided geometry on the suspension layout and electronic damper control shifted the Supra upmarket and became a showcase for Toyota's technology.

Powered by a 3.0-litre 200 bhp straight-six fuel-injected engine mounted under an expanse of a bonnet, the Supra proved to fulfil its role as the brand's flagship sporting model.

For those looking for refinement, performance and comfort in a stylish and fully equipped package, buyers were also reassured by the traditional virtues of a Toyota. Offering plenty of practicality, ease of driving, reasonable running costs and of course a legendary reputation for reliability, there was no sacrifice in core values.

This time-warp example has to be one of the very best original low-mileage A70's we’ve come across. Family-owned since 1993, this 1988 automatic transmission example is a genuine UK import and has just 32,712 miles recorded on the clock. Beautifully presented inside and out, this is a rare opportunity to obtain such an original example of an appreciating Toyota icon.

The car comes with an MOT to July 2025 and its owner's wallet with booklets.

This listing was written from information supplied by Darren after meeting Saeed the owner, and having visited and photographed the vehicle.

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Meet the owner

A really lovely car to drive, it feels well-built and refined.

The Supra was inherited from his father-in-law who kept and stored his cars with the utmost care - Saeed has made the difficult decision to sell the Supra.

Having used and enjoyed it on several occasions, Saeed has decided to sell the car due to a lack of use.

Saeed will be happy to answer any questions about the car in the comments section below.

Saeed

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EXTERIOR VIDEO

Exterior

This time-warp example has a near-perfect body presentation.

Wheels and Tyres

The alloys are in good shape, with minor signs of age.

The Michelin tyres are over 10 years old but have plenty of even tread.

Bodywork

The floor pan, jacking points, boot floor, engine bay, and suspension mounts all look solid. The sills and wheel wells looked good, too.

The Supra's bodywork is free of defects, and the panel fit is excellent, with no issues observed with the shut lines - all of the doors open and close with ease.

We've highlighted in more detail our observations through our high-resolution images and videos, so please take time to look through all the media files for a detailed view of what’s on offer, and for you to assess the condition of the car for yourselves.

Paint

The red paint finish is consistent in hue and has a positive lustre. The overall condition supports the car's careful storage, with no evidence of outdoor elements and very little in terms of paint ageing.

There are a handful of minor chips and light marks on the nose of the car, a small chip on the passenger door, and two small chips on the roof. There is also a light mark near the fuel filler cap. We think the Supra's overall presentation is very positive and has the potential with a little effort to be perfect.

The images are taken from a few different angles to show off the car as you would see it if you were standing there for yourselves. So please take the time to fully assess these high-resolution images and videos of the car, for you to make up your own minds about the condition of the paint.

Glass and Trim

The glass and windscreen is in good shape, there is just a light mark on the rear screen. All of the glass and door seals are in good shape too. We didn’t see any damage to the lights or lenses.

We spotted a number of minor but treatable surface marks on the bumpers but both are well mounted and flush to the body. The body trim is neatly presented, the nearside front corner trim has a scuff mark and small signs of age are noted on the side trim but all are free of cracks.

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INTERIOR VIDEO

Interior

Almost blemish-free inside, the interior is a tribute to Toyota's quality and its owner's duty of care.

Seats and Carpets

The grey velour seats are in excellent condtion, with no signs of age.

The carpets and mats are also in good shape, there is some footwell discolouration noted under the mats.

Dashboard

The dashboard and centre console are in good condition, showing the occasional minor scuff. The switchgear and dials are neatly presented, all said to function as they should. There are small drill holes on the A-pillar trim, but otherwise, the plastic fittings have lasted very well.

The headlining and door cards are free of marks. The boot is in good shape and damp-free. The plastic boot trim shows a few signs of use.

Steering Wheel / Gear Stick

The steering wheel and gear lever are cleanly presented.

There is some wear noted on the hand brake lever and its gaiter.

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'ON THE ROAD' VIDEO

Mechanics

With not much more than 33,000 on the clock, this well-maintained example runs beautifully.

Engine and Gearbox

The engine fires up with no trouble, all ignition warning lights go out straight away and remained off during our visit. Aside from the expected initial exhaust cold-engine condensation, the exhaust didn’t emit any unwanted fumes. The engine sounds smooth, we didn’t experience any knocks or undulations and the car appeared to be leak-free on the day.

The engine is well presented with some signs of age on the metal castings. The hoses and ancillaries are in good shape.

The 4-speed automatic gearbox operates without fault, engaging drives with no hesitation or slackness. The overdrive wasn’t tested, but we are assured it functions as it should.

Suspension and Brakes

The car rides well, we didn’t take the car on the main roads, but the 20 mph drive around the local area suggests that the suspension dealt with the speed humps without any unwanted noises or creaks.

The car brakes evenly, and we didn’t notice any squeals, grinding or pulling to one side.

The Drive

Toyota has something of a justified reputation when it comes to mechanical durability, and it's true to say that every one of its models maintains that vision of reliability and quality. The Supra’s low mileage and clean presentation allow us to experience what the car might have felt like when new.

The 3.0-litre engine was unintrusive on the move, free of strains or untoward noises upon acceleration and pulled smoothly. The short low-speed road review didn’t properly test the handling or corning abilities, but we felt the car rides well and didn’t flag any immediate issues.

It has been mostly unused and in storage for around seven years but has been checked over by Saeed's mechanic and the car passed an MOT in July 2024, with minor advisories relating to the brakes. There have been no reports of oil pressure or engine temperature problems.

Electrics and Other

The car is completely standard with no modifications, including its original spec tape/FM player. The retractable headlight and electric window operation was tested several times with no negative results.

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History and Paperwork

Retained by its previous owner for over 25 years, it has been well maintained and carefully stored.

It was originally sold by Toyota main dealer Grosvenor Garage of Guildford in February 1988. There is an invoice from its second owner who bought the car a year later. It was bought by Saeed’s father-in-law in 1993.

Saeed maintained the car over the next 26 years, using it frugally until it was passed over to the family in 2019. There are historical invoices, including a 2017 main dealer fitted alternator, head gasket and coolant replacement costing almost £1,400. There are also other Toyota and independent invoices for sundry items and maintenance. An immobiliser issue has been recently looked into and it has been fitted with a new battery.

There is also a document which outlines its pre-2005 MOT mileage recordings.

The car comes with service 8 stamps up to 25,894 miles, most appear to have been carried out by Toyota and it comes with its owner's wallet with booklets and has an MOT until August 2025.

Please note the car will not be sold with its ageless plate.

We’ve done all our usual seller checks including photo ID, V5 and also actioned a history check on the vehicle - this is a professional check operated by HPI that will highlight if the car has been previously stolen, recorded as being in an accident, or have any outstanding finance - note, this does not include a mileage history check.

We've summarised our own view on the car based on information gained from the seller in the listing above, however, as you can see, we go to great lengths to photograph and video the car in hi-resolution detail - this has been done for you to make your own assessment from the comfort of your sofa. So please sit back, have a cuppa and take your time to review everything on this listing in order to make your own assessment of the vehicle's condition. Viewings are also welcomed with all our listings, so please get in touch with us to arrange a suitable time - we just need to speak to you first and receive a valid photo ID before confirming.

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Service History

Date	Type	Mileage
17-07-2024	MOT	32,697
11-04-2017	MOT	32,388
21-12-2016	Head Gasket/Coolant/Alternator	32,363
04-04-2016	MOT	32,273
31-03-2015	MOT	32,143
03-04-2014	MOT	32,048
21-06-2012	MOT	31,788
07-04-2011	MOT	31,529
10-03-2010	MOT	31,377
26-02-2009	MOT	30,951
22-02-2008	MOT	30,729
28-02-2007	MOT	30,262
23-02-2006	MOT	29,958
05-06-1999	MOT	26,972
25-08-1994	42K Toyota Service	25,894
18-10-1991	30K Toyota Service	23,464
20-03-1990	24K Toyota Service	16,482
08-03-1989	18k Independent Service	10,668
25-01-1989	12K Toyota Service	10,012
13-09-1988	6K Toyota Service	6,133
24-02-1988	Delivery PDI	16

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Key Details

ModelToyota Supra 3.0 i
TransmissionAutomatic
Reg. Date25-02-1988
CC2954
Mileage32,712 on clock
ColourRed
Interior ColourGrey
Interior TrimVelour
Chassis #JT1LBMA7000085945
Engine #7M0123907
Last Service25-08-1994
RestoredNo
Engine RebuildNo
MOTYes Exp. 16-07-2025
MOT ExemptNo
Road Tax ExemptNo
HPi ClearYes - All Clear
Former Keepers3
Tyre BrandMichelin
Tyre Age2005
# of Keys1
LHD or RHDRHD
VisitedYes
Sale TypePrivate
Owned5 Years
Key FeatureTime Warp
Vehicle RegistrationE948 HFG
Fuel TypePetrol
Body Type3-door Coupe
Auction ID2348

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8 Comments

jpelaez

19 days ago

Hi, I was wondering if the cam belt has been changed lately? Also, do you have all the old MOT certificates documenting the low mileage as original, as I noticed one of the service logs the mileage is recorded as 132k?
Many thanks

Saeed

Seller

jpelaez

19 days ago

The mileage could have never been logged as 132k and if it was it was clearly a misprint as evidenced by all documentation and service history and available MOTs. The car has rarely been used and hence the low mileage and some years it missed the MOTs and this is all current available documentation. The car has been checked by a mechanic and a new battery has been installed, oil etc have been changed and engine has been tuned and cam belt changed I believe not much before it went into storage.

Saeed

Seller

jpelaez

19 days ago

Also from the videos you can see how great the engine sounds. I just hope it hits the very reasonable reserve as otherwise it has to go back to storage rather than having someone really enjoy it.

petewil

19 days ago

Any idea why the rear carpets are stained .

Saeed

Seller

petewil

19 days ago

The reality is not as bad as the pictures seem and hope you had time to come and see this yourself. The staining is just the result of the dark mats on the carpet for years while it was stored and it obviously has not been valeted.

Naughtynorm

22 days ago

Hello, Is it possible to view the car please ?

Saeed

Seller

Naughtynorm

22 days ago

Where do you live. Can you come to Weybridge.

ColinB

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Naughtynorm

21 days ago

Hi,

We can help arrange a viewing for you, if you could send an email to hello@tradeclassics.com first, as we need to do a couple of checks first.

Thanks,
Colin.

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