seba Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 (edited) Yes i know weird threadtitle... I had a guy calling me last week about some suprastuff, random talk, when he asked me if i wasn't interested in his N/A 5speed. Me having sold my last supra a couple of months ago wasn't exactly in the market for another supra untill summer would come and i would not be able to hold back and get me a new one. Now i had seen the car before and honestly it was one of the ugliest supras i had ever seen, hate the colour and i'm not a big fan of stockbodielook. But since everything has changed here in Belgium since 01/01/2012 and importing one will be near to impossible from now on, this car had the registration for Belgium ready and the price was right. The catch: the police had the car trailered away more than 2 months ago for driving without registration or something like that. This happened the same day the owner went to the track(or a mudpool by the sight of it)and went a bit mad with the car and managed to wear the clutch out in a couple of hours (if that's even possible) or something like that. Anyways the car was trailored away over 2 months ago and was still at the same spot with a fee to pay to get the car released. I went to take a look and felt so bad when i saw a supra, even as ugly as it is, standing with it's nose in a hedge, plants growing on top of it, covered with mud, flat tyres, dead battrie, surrounded by cars wich had been totalled. I knew right then it needed a home urgently and it would be my place. It def needs some work: -Frontbrakes seem to be seized badly -Paint is fading everywhere and flaking on many parts. -Interior dashpanels are bubbling? Not visible in pics. -And again no ashtray !! Aaaaargh what is it always with the vanishing ashtrays ! -The exhaust is just dangling about (minor thing but i was surprized) -Judging by the owner and previous history it hasn't had maintenance nor oilchange done in god knows how long. -Needs a new clutch. -235 tyres all round. -Good things: My first supra with airbags, woehoooeee for safer driving! -The enginebay was surprisingly clean. -Only 55000 miles on the clock -No rust anywhere. -The stock 17's arent in too bad condition at the first sight. -It has those nice aftermarket yellow tinted headlights. Anyways some pics from the minute it got delivered at my backyard: I just wanted to say that this is not the way to treat a car, especially a nice old reliable supra, there are so few of them here in Belgium and then to find one abandoned like this. So yes i found an orphan Edited January 24, 2012 by seba (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wile e coyote Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 nice find chap that will come up nice Why problems with importing ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Poor car, good story on snapping it up though good save, As for you saying its ugly that may be a bit harsh storm blue iirc and stock bodied not that bad Anyway keep us update on it under the hood it looks very clean so fingers crossed she will serve you well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herb Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 This one has potential. How much did you pay for it? Yes - it definitely needs a new heatsheild regards, Herbert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil-NA Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 That should clean up nicely mate, doesnt look too bad from the pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seba Posted January 24, 2012 Author Share Posted January 24, 2012 (edited) Why problems with importing ? Well since 1/1/12 there are new importingprocesses for cars outside the EU, jspec cars allready registered in UK are also included, so anything originating from outside EU. The proces is going to take longer than now (nbefore an average of 6 months) and paperwork has been tripled meaning more work for toyota and more money to pay(before about 500£). Except for that from 01/03/2012 the new registration is kicking in, instead of the 60£ we pay now to register a supra we will have to pay around the 900£-1000£ one time + the usual of 700£ taxes a year, and insurance ofcourse but thats expensive everywhere. So not fun anymore As for you saying its ugly that may be a bit harsh storm blue iirc and stock bodied not that bad Anyway keep us update on it under the hood it looks very clean so fingers crossed she will serve you well. Just personal taste I'll post some pics now and then to see what i'm doing with it, not much i'm sure. Just want to tidy it up a bit and give it a dry place in the winter. Edited January 24, 2012 by seba (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seba Posted January 24, 2012 Author Share Posted January 24, 2012 Also this was included in the sale, wasn't installed: sard N/A ECU. Is it worth installing and what would be the difference? And what would this be worth as i have no idea? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastcar Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 looks like its been living rough on the streets for a few year's There's a nice bit of kit under there somewhere just needs a bit of time and money spent on it:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Well done saving it, you sound like me lol. I think it would look great with a repaint and leave it stock, nice colour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellonman Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 good to see someone save a supra , and not just let it rot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staples230uk Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Good save mate!!! Thats a rough diamond, should scrub up nicely. I quite like the colour and the stock body look so glad you saved it from the police. The engine bay looks fairly clean. Good work and keep us posted on how this one comes along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Blimey poor supra! im sure you will do a nice job... you definately got enough to bling it as you bought all my stock lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jos Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Looks very clean under the bonnet, good luck with your new project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 pm sent regarding dash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra Gaz Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 pm sent regarding dash Lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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