This 1982 Toyota Supra L-Type has been garage stored since new, yielding the impressive cosmetic condition seen here. The seller contends that despite the average mileage, the Supra remains in exceptional condition with an aftermarket radio the sole deviation from stock. Paint quality does look quite good, and the original wheels appear unmarred. This example comes with the desirable 5-speed manual transmission as well. Find it here on eBay with an opening bid of $3,800 and no action as of yet.
The details look right on the Supra, with the appropriate badge stickers still present on the rear, OEM mudflaps attached, two-tone paint looking glossy and the period-correct rear window louvers still attached. I dig the rear window wiper as well, a detail you don’t see much anymore. The paint and trim look as glossy as the owner promises, and this definitely shows as a car that didn’t spend years outside.
The seller promises the pop-up headlights still work and the 2.8L inline-six looks clean and well-detailed under the hood. Not too much in the way of details are offered about the mechanical health of the motor, but the seller references “….the car is reliable start/drive,” which we can only assume to mean you can hop in and go with the turn of a key. Indicated mileage is over 171K so this isn’t exactly a time capsule, but if it hasn’t been repainted, the cosmetics inspire confidence about how well it was cared for.
The driver’s seat doesn’t show the kind of wear commesurate with that type of mileage, and the red cloth interior is holding up nicely overall. The seller points out that the sunroof still seals properly, so hopefully that means no water intrusion has occurred inside the cabin. We like seeing the manual transmission here, good for a run to 60 of under 10 seconds. While an OEM cassette deck would be the proverbial cherry on top, one of those can be sourced to keep the interior completely period correct. Looks like a good buy with the opening bid and no reserve!
Perfect JDM here. This is the type of car that I would love to own. The market on these cars are getting hotter and hotter everyday.
I remember when this generation first came out, they were really cool cars for the era. 171k? no problem for a Toyota! How’s the underside rust wise? That should be the main concern.
I agree these are not American cars that have engine failure over 120k,
My lil 04 Prius just hit 230 and still cruising At 80 mph.
The rust is main concern for me too
If memory served me these cars were about 11 grand in 1981-1982….I remember being astounded that a new car cost so much. Nothing has changed other than new cars cost multiples of that today. even adjusting for inflation its just plain crazy. I can’t think of a worse investment than a new car. So in my mind the car is now reasonably priced lol
Awesome looking car! I remember this generation Celica Supra. I was too young at the time to drive a car. But it was a car I lusted after. I hope whoever buys this nice car enjoys it and cares for it. :)
They did one of these on Wheeler Dealers not long ago. Might be worth looking for that episode if you are interested in this car. Seems like they got a good price for it.
I watched that episode of Wheeler Dealers. Mike Brewer asked for $12k for the car, which is a good price for a car as nicely restored as this was. But I’d buy it for $10k for the car if it were in this nice of condition.
Those mudflaps are rust promoters. They have a wire frame inside that rusts and their design allows leaves and mud to gather in a little pocket. I have an 84 Celica in great shape other than rust through at every wheel well where the mudflaps used to be.
Be aware that this is the base model car. It does not have the independent rear suspension that the car with the wider wheels and flared fenders have. This was referred to at the dealership as the luxury version. Not a bad car just not the car that the GTS was. (Base Celica with 2 more cylinders.) This is the first time that I have seen this model with a manual transmission! I would have to say that this is fairly rare.
If the bottom is as nice as the top. I would consider buying this car.
The base Celica had a solid axle rear suspension. At this point, there was also a Celica GTS model, and that model had independent rear suspension. And now we have the Mk 2 Celica Supra, with independent rear suspension.
I owned a 1983 Supra,bought it used. Was owned by the typical old lady from Pasadena. It was great,but later on had a cracked head,and electrical problems. I was not mechanically inclined to fix it,or wealthy. So I junked it and bought a new 2005 Corolla. The Supra was25yrs old,and I felt like James Bond driving it. Wish I still had it.