Gaz6002 Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Press release: Lovers of Toyota rarities and exotica have the chance to own a piece of motoring history in a charity auction for Comic Relief. Toyota, an official partner to Red Nose Day, is inviting bids for two unique models from its UK heritage collection: a Supra, fully kitted and liveried to match the world-famous Sony Gran Turismo car; and a wild version of the 1990s Picnic MPV, packing a rally-bred 2.0-litre turbo engine.It’s hoped the mean machines’ unique qualities will attract plenty of interest and boost Toyota’s mission to raise £1 million to support Comic Relief’s great work in the UK and Africa. Scott Brownlee, Toyota’s General Manager said: “This is a truly one-off opportunity that we hope will attract lots of attention from the legions of Toyota fans. Both cars were developed here in the UK to demonstrate a more off-beat, street-savvy side to the brand.” The auction is being hosted on the Pistonheads website (Picnic, Supra), where eager bidders can offer their best price. Bidding opens on 23 February and will continue through to 13 March, when the winners will be announced. The Supra is one of the last of the UK models, a 1996 version that’s beefed up with a host of performance components. The 3.0-litre in-line six engine produces around 370bhp, driving the rear wheels through a four-speed auto ‘box. The 5×19 Ace 130 alloys are fitted with 235/35×19 tyres. There is a full body kit, including boot spoiler, plus lowered suspension using Eibach dampers. The looks match the muscle: the Supra is finished in full Castrol racing livery to replicate the look of the world-famous Gran Turismo game car. In the cabin there is a matching full-leather interior and a powerful Kenwood audio system feeding a suite of Memphis speakers via a 2,000W class D amplifier. The Picnic was a typically clever Toyota MPV that proved a popular family choice in the 1990s. Toyota GB’s press department wondered what it would be like if the car was fitted with a 210bhp 2.0-litre turbo engine from the mighty Celica GT-Four. The result was the Picnic Sport Turbo, a unique, street-legal Q-car that can move from 0-62mph in 7.5 seconds. It comes with lowered suspension, a heavy-duty clutch and a hot red leather interior. Every penny raised from the auction will go to Comic Relief’s projects helping transform the lives of people here in the UK and in Africa. It's this car: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippyboyo1 Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 worse supra ever it must be said.... its horrible but if it helps charity all good! saying that if i owned it id give it to charity also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaan W Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Will be interesting to see how much it goes for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattdavies Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 The ST185 engined Picnic looks like a more interesting buy ! http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/toyota/other-models/unique-toyota-picnic-turbo-for-auction--all-proceeds-go-towards-red-nose-day-2015/3738143 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolizma Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 I think Xcars did a video with this. no? The veilside kit looks so dated lately.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted February 25, 2015 Author Share Posted February 25, 2015 I think Xcars did a video with this. no? The veilside kit looks so dated lately.. Yes, there's an Xcar vid on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike33 Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Was this the car that was at the 20th anniversary meet... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 I wonder if it'll go for silly money? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Both terrible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitbox Junkie Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 I saw this supra going down the A3 south bound from london though could be a different car but had all the same markings and body kit. I didnt get the plate as I was on the otherside of the A3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 I wonder if it'll go for silly money? I'd be highly surprised if it made more than 10k, more like 8-9k at best as it doesn't have any history or pedigree. It's just a UK spec supra with some stickers, a bodykit and a soundsystem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 I take it they aren't looking to raise a million just from these cars? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 I take it they aren't looking to raise a million just from these cars? Let's hope not or there are going to be a lot of upset people Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 I have always wondered why this particular car is so "iconic", as its been already said its a UK Auto with some stickers.. To me its just a overrated, stickerbombed road car with a ugly body kit and a sound system. If it was actually a race car (where stickers look the part) well then thats a totally different story. If it was a JGTC car then that would be far far better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 They would earn more in a raffle than an auction IMO. £10 tickets would sell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trebor69 Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Another one for the collection eh Jamie? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 I love the steering wheel .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Massey Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 If it wasn't for the scam they are raising money for id give it a punt. Still a UK supra though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soopra Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 If it wasn't for the scam they are raising money for id give it a punt. Still a UK supra though. this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poshmalc Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 It was very cool at the time and I know it looks like turd now, but we loved it! I was working for Redline from 2000-2004 and Toyota UK approached us about modifying a Supra for them to use as a promotional tool after we'd finished. We kept it for around 2 years and took it to all the shows and as I say, at the time it was very cool and bang on trend. Tastes have obviousley changed and I kinda wish that Toyota had changed it to suit the current fashions, but hey ho! I'm sure it'll make a few quid at auction after all, it is a genuine UK car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poshmalc Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 I don't think it was iconic as such, but it was very popular as it was a Redline Magazine project car and at the time we were selling near on 100,000 magazines. At the time, it was pretty rare to see modified Supras in the UK tuning scene. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendo11 Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Surely someone at Toyota must realise this looks f all like the super gt car aside from the stickers!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poshmalc Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 I have always wondered why this particular car is so "iconic", as its been already said its a UK Auto with some stickers.. To me its just a overrated, stickerbombed road car with a ugly body kit and a sound system. If it was actually a race car (where stickers look the part) well then thats a totally different story. If it was a JGTC car then that would be far far better. I don't think it was iconic as such, but it was very popular as it was a Redline Magazine project car and at the time we were selling near on 100,000 magazines. At the time, it was pretty rare to see modified Supras in the UK tuning scene. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poshmalc Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 It was built 15 years ago guys and hasn't been touched apart from the interior since then. Fashions change! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 I don't think it was iconic as such, but it was very popular as it was a Redline Magazine project car and at the time we were selling near on 100,000 magazines. At the time, it was pretty rare to see modified Supras in the UK tuning scene. Are you a goldfish..... or do you just really really like this car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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