As promised last week, I have a couple Car Spotlights to share from Toyotafest 2012.
In particular I noticed that someone requested more coverage of the 1980s era Celica Supras at the event, and here we have an MA61 Supra which fits that bill very well.
Cosmetically, the car is absolutely mint. While It looks clean enough to have just rolled out of a Toyota showroom circa 1984, this car is more than just a restoration. Beneath the original skin, the car is featuring big upgrades in all the key areas.
Under the hood is a very factory looking 2JZGTE swap with a single turbo conversion and HKS264 cams. A fine way to add some turbo muscle without disturbing the Supra’s inline six bloodlines.
The wheel setup on this car is especially interesting. Your eyes aren’t fooling you – those are trick 17″ wheels based on the original four-spoke factory Supra design. The larger diameter of the wheels also provides clearance for the Wilwood big brake kit.
A Supra from the mid 1980s might not have that universal “classic car” appeal quite yet, but it’s great to see someone giving this retro sports car the love that it deserves.
Back soon with another ’80s era Car Spotlight from Toyotafest.
-Mike Garrett
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No like my one-and-only dream car. I search CL for em daily. Beautiful resto, no interior shots?
No lie, my one-and-only dream car. I search CL for em daily. Beautiful resto, but where's the interior shots?
Yeah Amazing car, and cool that they are redoing those 4 spoke rims again in larger sizes. Engine bay is a total sleeper.
keep Em coming! Amazing shots.
keep Em coming! Amazing shots.
those wheels are dope
those wheels are dope
I can't resist wheels are 17x8 front and 18x10 rear.
Thanks
I can't resist wheels are 17x8 front and 18x10 rear.
Thanks for the kind words!
This Supra would look so sick with a different set of wheels...a set of nicely dished SSR meshes would get the job done!
where did you get those wheels??! nice ride!
I had one! Had to sell it though =/ so sad
@dangina
The monumental effort to get these wheels made was documented on celicasupra.com
http://www.celicasupra.com/forums/showthread.php?56447-Time-to-VOTE!-Coddington-17-quot-p-type-replica-s&highlight=Boyd
The 17" imitation mags complete it.
congrats, Dave! well deserved feature!! nobody knows how long youve been building this bad boy! saw this car 2 years ago at TORC as well
-badboysupra
I don't get why people swap the JZ and keep the traction control valve...
Grats Dave! Wish I had gotten a chance to ride in her when I came through Cali. Also, still wish those wheels had a stepped lip like the originals
o/ I love Celica Supra, thanks for this.
I have a Celica TA60 of 1983 for the moment. But one day.... :p
All I would do is add a set of Watanabes.
(Very nice) !!
Dat wheel!
where the hell did he get the rims from, i want them for mine!!!
If you lowered, how did you do it. And what did you use. Also, I was wondering where you purchased the strut bars. If you have anymore details, I have an 83 I'm looking to improve.