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Year:1997 Mileage:114500 Color: Blue /
 Black
Location:

Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada

Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada
Transmission:Manual
Body Type:Hatchback
Condition:
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VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
: JZA80-0039973
Year: 1997
Interior Color: Black
Make: Toyota
Number of Cylinders: 6
Model: Supra
Mileage: 114,500
Exterior Color: Blue

 

The car has the original color which is 8L5 known as Royal Sapphire Pearl.  I did some research and found out that Toyota used this color between 1997-1998 on a number of only 31 cars  - 24 Twin Turbo and only 7 NA, which means that beside this car only 6 other NA Supras  have the same color in the whole world. And all of them are made in 1997 - 15 years Anniversary Edition.

·         It has the V160 Getrag 6 speed transmission which makes this car a special one. 1997 Toyota Supra NA with 6 speed transmission is a very rare car and hard to find.

It is a very well kept car, extremely clean and performs excellent on the street!

The car has 114500 KILOMETERS, not MILES.

As the time passes, the Supras appreciate in value due to the fact that are limited in numbers and it is harder and harder to find a clean and well maintained one. As you can see from the pictures, this car is in A condition, except for some very small deficiencies, specific to all Toyota Supras. In many instances it looks better than many cars sold here, on eBay, having the mention of "mint condition" or "factory condition". The interior was well maintained, cleaned and steamed.  It's an extremely beautiful car; in Vancouver, where I live, more than half of the car drivers and pedestrians turn their heads when the car is passing by. It's a special feeling to know that you are envied because of the car you are driving. The awesome specific shape and color, the unique body style, the 265/18" rear wheels and 235/18" front wheels with expensive CST  rims - all contribute to an unmatched look which only a true racing car can bring.

Being an 1997 Anniversary Edition it has the black tinted stop lights, which gives a plus of elegance. The headlights are brand new European style with glass cover and they shine a lot!

The engine is stock! which means you can start any project car you'll want!

The Supra coupe has been Toyota's sports-luxury-performance flagship since the days when it was the upscale Celica model. Originally introduced as the Celica Supra back in 1979, it gained increased distinction from the rest of the Celica lineup with a second generation in 1982, and became a separate nameplate in mid-1986. The first turbocharged version went on sale in 1987, pointing toward the high-tech, high-performance future of the car. With the debut of the current, 4th-generation in 1993, the Supra became a very serious performance machine. Performance levels are higher today than 15 or 20 years ago, and the Toyota Supra NA offers near- supercar performance levels with better comfort and civilization levels than most cars in that class.

Toyota considers 1997 to be the 15th anniversary of the Supra. Most significantly, a 6-speed manual transmission is available in this model. This is very much in keeping with the car's seriously sporting nature. Few cars combine style, performance, and comfort as well as the Toyota Supra. The 1993-1998 Supra is often referred to as the most over-engineered car in history. The Toyota Supra was featured in the major motion picture “The Fast and Furious”, and have been featured on numerous other television shows due to its immense popularity and mystique. There are multiple celebrities, athletes, and other ‘famous’ people who own these cars due to their reputation

APPEARANCE: The Toyota Supra is a front-engine, rear-wheel drive car like the classic sports and racing cars of the 1950s and early 1960s. Without consciously imitating any other machine, it has the look of a performance car of that era, with certain modern updates. The transparently-covered headlights, long hood, and small fastback passenger cabin set well to the rear of the car give the classic look of speed. The high rear wing, oversized exhaust tip, and ultra low-profile high-speed tires on polished alloy wheels are contemporary touches. The basic styling has been unchanged since the car's introduction in 1993, although there are minor trim changes for 1997, and the previously-used tinted cabin glass is replaced by high solar energy- absorbing glass for cooler interior temperatures.

COMFORT: The Supra NA is a driver-oriented car, and a driving-oriented car. Driver comfort is important for alertness and safety, and is not ignored. Supportive power front bucket seats, a tilt-adjustable steering wheel, and a first-rate climate control system see to that. Cup holders and storage spaces can distract from driving attention, and are de-emphasized. Instrumentation is important, and the Supra's instrument panel wraps around the driver cockpit-style to ensure that all gauges and controls are readily accessible. The short-throw gearshift lever is placed in just the right spot. There is a "2+2"- style rear seat in the Supra. As is typical of sports cars with such, it is best used as luggage space. Head and legroom back there are not exactly minivan-class, and the luggage space under the rear deck cargo shade is suitable only for a medium-sized briefcase. Don't think that the Supra NA is a spartanly-appointed race-replica. Standard power windows, mirrors, and door locks, a premium sound system, and useful interior lighting make it a civilized grand touring machine.

SAFETY: All 1997 Toyota Supras have a strengthened uni-body structure with a rigid safety cage passenger compartment, front and rear crumple zones, standard antilock brakes, and dual airbags.

ROADABILITY: The 1997 Supra NA has very high handling limits. The speed-sensitive rack and pinion power steering feels a little light at low speeds, but that is probably preferable given the immense tire width. Steering feel improves with velocity, and the staggered tires grip the road tenaciously. The fully-independent double wishbone suspension is firm as expected from the car's mission and tire sizes, but not uncomfortable. This is a real car that can be used for real long-distance trips, as long as minimal luggage is needed.

CONCLUSIONS: The 1997 Toyota Supra NA combines ferocious performance with civilization.

 

As aftermarket parts this is a list with the most important improvements:

 - Keyless entry with alarm

-  CST 18" Rims (Circuit Spec Tune)

-  European style E13 Headlights glass covered

-  2 Brand new Bride seats

-  FET SPORTS strut tower bar

-  MFG radiator cap

-  Custom coilover suspension

-  Brand new Personal Nardi Grinta steering wheel with JDM quick release adaptor

 - Brand new GT Radial - Champiro 328 tires 235/40/18-front  265/35/18-rear

-  Air filter and the intake line

-  Kakimoto racing muffler - the whole exhaust line

- TRD 320km/h 5 gauge-set

From the pictures you can figure out the scuffs and scratches; no dents.

The car is extremely clean; it drives A+.

With production runs of fewer than 2,000 each year between 1993-1998, demand has already proven the Toyota Supra to be an appreciating investment, well before the 15-25 year mark. Clean/unmolested examples like this one are getting harder and harder to find, and can sell for substantially above Kelly Blue Book.

Before bidding, please make sure owning a right-hand drive vehicle is conform with your province/country regulations.

Payment and Returns: 

Sale is final at close of auction
Seller reserves the right to end auction early.
No contingencies of any kind, no re-negotiations

The successful high bidder should contact me by telephone within 24 hours, or the next business day, after the auction has ended to make arrangements to complete the transaction. If I do not hear from you, the vehicle may be sold to other potential buyers on a first-come, first-serve basis.

A deposit of US $1000 must be made within 48 hours following the end of auction. If a deposit is not received, and an alternate arrangement has not been made, the vehicle may be sold to other potential buyers on a first-come, first-serve basis.

The transaction must be completed within THREE business days of the auction end. If not, and an alternative arrangement has not been made, the vehicle may be sold to other potential buyers on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Buyer is responsible for Tax, Title, and Documentary Fees.

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Shipping: Buyer takes full responsibility for the pick-up of the vehicle which will be available at the date/time that we will have arranged (should be picked-up within 14 days but may be extended if required). If shipping is desired, any shipping arrangements and associated costs are solely the buyer’s responsibility

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I have tried to provide as much information as possible in this listing, however if you have any additional questions, please feel free to call or text Ovi at 1-604-616-3640 and I will do my best to answer them. Car is ready to go and can be driven anywhere, but with that said, vehicle is sold "as is", "where is" and without warranty.

 

 

 

Warranty

This vehicle is being sold as is, where is with no warranty, expressed written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgment solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer's request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle.

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