Here we go again. Another low-mileage, factory-original MK4 Toyota Supra is up for auction, and it’s creating quite the buzz. Currently, the highest bid on Cars & Bids sits at $150,000, with less than a day left, indicating that someone is about to pay a hefty sum comparable to a Porsche 911 Turbo for a 30-year-old Toyota—despite it not being in pristine condition!
What is it about the fourth-generation A80 Supras that attracts so much attention, especially when compared to previous versions? Is it the powerful yet sleek design? The famous 2JZ engine? The performance-focused interior that allows drivers to enjoy a manual six-speed transmission? Or perhaps it’s the fact that the U.S. market bid farewell to the Supra in 1998, a departure that enthusiasts often lament?
Approximately 12,000 units of the A80 Supra were sold in the U.S. between 1993 and 1998. According to classic car insurer Hagerty, a non-Turbo in good condition can sell for about $45,000, a price that has now stabilized. If you’re interested in a Turbo model, expect to pay around $75,000, although prices have seen a yearly decline of $6,600. It’s worth noting that these figures account for vehicles in good condition. Discovering one in mint shape? That might buy you a mint!
The 1995 Supra Turbo currently on auction at Cars & Bids has recorded less than 10,000 miles on its odometer. Its original window label indicates a price of $51,680, which includes an optional sport roof. While it presents a striking appearance, it is not without its minor flaws.
While this Supra Turbo has been registered in warmer states since 2003, it likely spent time in a rust-prone area before that as some corroding is visible on the underbody. There are additional minor blemishes, but considering its 29 years of age, these can be seen as trivial—a small scratch on the rear quarter panel, a flaw on the front bumper, along with nine-year-old tires, which are all simple fixes. The auction listing notes that a 2016 incident resulted in “minor damage” to the front, right rear, and roof. According to the seller, the front bumper was repainted, though other damage is hard to detect from the provided images and videos.
This Supra might rate as good in Hagerty’s classifications, possibly even fair due to the slight rust. Yet, with 12 active bidders, the price has surged to $150,000. The record for a Toyota Supra at auction belongs to the iconic car from the Fast & Furious franchise, which sold for $550,000; if that were excluded, the next highest was an astounding $265,000 for a low-mileage 1998 model in rare Quicksilver paint, which was seized during a drug-related incident. This no-reserve auction is set to conclude on Monday morning, Pacific time.
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