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Nice Price Or Crack Pipe: 1994 Toyota Supra Turbo For $66,991?

Murilee Martin — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 08:00:00 EST

Sometimes a car's asking price makes sense… and sometimes there's Booth Number Two. Yesterday, 82% of you opted for the latter choice for the $325,000 Porsche 914. Today we get to contemplate the definition of "classic." Is a 14-year-old Toyota a classic, worth paying a huge premium for a pristine, low-miles example? This '94 Supra Turbo has just 8,857 miles on the clock, and it looks really, really clean. But $66,991? And why the odd price? Why not a car-dealer standard $66,999, or a no-nonsense $67,000? What do you think?

[Auto Trader, thanks to BZR for the tip]

Supra Mark III: Just Like The 2000GT, Only Better At Attracting Creepy Demon Boys

Murilee Martin — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 14:00:00 EDT

The empty eyes… the evil smile… what does that satanic kid have to do with the Supra? And why is Toyota apparently so proud that the new Supra is about 15 times the size of the 2000GT?

And The Winner Is... The Sofa King Toyota Supra!

Murilee Martin — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 15:30:00 EDT

After leading for much of the race, the #2 Sofa King Supra just grabbed the win in Toledo. They overcame a 5-lap BS Inspection penalty… which isn't surprising, given that this team is made up of guys who work at Pratt & Miller. We'll have the People's Curse- and more- for you when the photos arrive; for now, make the jump to see the rest of the Toledo Top Five.

2nd Place: #5, Junk Player Special Volkswagen Jetta

3rd Place: #01, Caintmakit Racing Acura Integra

4th Place: #17, The Latch-Key Kids Chrysler Neon

5th Place: #67, Size Matters Chrysler Plymouth Fury

Yes, the Latch-Key Kids and Size Matters Chrysler teams are veterans of many LeMons races, with plenty of top-contender finishes between them. They'll be the ones to beat at Houston and/or Thunderhill this year!

Mechanical Carnage Abounds In Toledo, Sawzalled Supra Now Leads

Murilee Martin — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 12:40:00 EDT

According to TheEastBayKid, 16 out of 54 cars have been knocked out of the race by ain't-coming-back-nohow mechanical problems ranging from thrown rods to garbooned suspensions to fires… oh, wait, another message just came in: two more dead cars just dragged off the track. Perhaps the lemonicide results from the lack of the all-night wrenchathon the crews at other LeMons races get (what, you think anyone sleeps between racing sessions?), but we'll have to speculate on that some other time. That's because we've got the new Top Three list for you; the current leader is the #2 Sofa King Supra with its weight-saving custom roof.

Right behind the Supra is the #95 SharT Attack Racing BMW.

In third place, we have the #5 Junk Player Special VW.

C&D Wants To Know How Much Fun You Can Have For $25,000

Andrew Stoy — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:00:00 EDT

Car und Driver gave its staff a theoretical budget of $25,000 and asked a question many of us have posited to ourselves: What's the most entertaining vehicle I can get with my money? As would be expected when asking a group of car enthusiasts such a subjective — and emotional — question, the answers were all over the board, ranging from a brand new VW GTI to a used Dodge Ram SRT10. But the group ended up with seven used and two new vehicles that, for the most part, we think are pretty fair representations of fun for the dollar. We'll take that Supra Turbo, thank you very much. [Car and Driver]

1985 Toyota Supra

Murilee Martin — Fri, 16 May 2008 09:00:00 EDT

When you start the week with an old Datsun, why not end it with an old Toyota? Somehow, though, the mid-80s Supra doesn't feel all that old, in spite of its incredibly 80s lines and graphics. We saw a good example of its 4-cylinder sibling (or maybe "cousin" is a better way of describing the Celica/Supra relationship of the era) a while back, and this Toyota lives across town, near the '65 Mustang.

Check out that super-80s decal emblem! Pay no mind to the large-diameter tailpipe; that fad will be gone long before all the old Supras disappear.

The hatch spoiler! But don't laugh- a Supra just like this one won the Flat Rock 24 Hours of LeMons last year.

This one is on the battered side, but you know there's plenty of life left in it. Being forced to choose between one of these and a Starion would be quite the 80s dilemma.

DOTS 1-200 • DOTS 201-250

Taking A Spin In A JDM Nissan Skyline

Mark Arnold — Fri, 09 May 2008 12:30:00 EDT

The new Nissan GT-R may be stirring up a lot of hype, but before the R35, Skyline lovers on this continent had to have their cars independently imported. The problem is, since the gray-market heyday of the '80s, the American import laws have been pretty dang strict. So, we decided to make our way up to Toronto, to check out how hoons in great white north do things. This particular operation, ONI JDM, has brought in everything from kei cars to fully-modded RX-7s, Supras, and of course Skylines. They offered to take us for a ride in their drift-spec R32 Nissan Skyline, so we bolted down the video camera and strapped ourselves in.

As you can see, the Skyline was far from stock. It started life as an R32 GTS-T, but now it's powered by a RB26 from an R33 GT-R. The ride feels brutal at first, but you quickly adjust your mindset as your expectations realize that this is a full-on stripped-out racer capable of running in the highest level of drift competition. You may think it sounds loud in the video, but that was with the silencer on, something that comes off when it hits the track.

While the shop at ONI JDM isn't particularly big, you get the sense that the business is an extension of the guys' passion. Take the guy that gave me a drive in the R32, he worked as a mechanic during the week, but was a racer and drifter on the weekends. Now, I know that many of us here at Jalopnik aren't necessarily into the tuner scene, but you've gotta admire that dual-purpose spirit of racing on Sunday then wrenching on Monday.

So, despite the free health care, we've discovered the first real reason to move to Canada: awesome JDM rides.

[Check out their website at: ONIJDM.com]

Bollea Expected To Let Judge Decides His P***y Fate

Travis Hudson — Fri, 09 May 2008 12:15:00 EDT

The ongoing trial of Nick Bollea, son of the Hulkster, previous owner of a ~~P***y Magnet~~ 1998 Toyota Supra, street racer and driver during a wreck that left another individual critically injured, has taken another turn that could be dastardly for the son of the Hulkster. Bollea originally plead not guilty to felony charges of reckless driving involving serious bodily injury, but is expected to withdraw the plea and likely plea guilty or no contest to the charges and put his fate in the hands of the judge with a maximum sentence of five years in prison. The passenger at the time of the wreck, John Graziano, is still bed-ridden and is in the process of filing a lawsuit against the Bollea family. [TBO] (Image)

Hulk Hogan Sued Over Son's Super Supra Crash

Travis Hudson — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 16:15:00 EDT

Hulk Hogan, also known as Terry Bollea, is being sued by John Graziano, the passenger of the 1998 Toyota Supra that was wrecked by his Supra-loving son, Nick Hogan. Graziano's lawyer filed suit against the Hulkster yesterday after the wreck last August left Graziano with severe head trauma.

Graziano's attorney will be seeking millions of dollars from Hogan & Co. The attorney says that Hulk and his estranged wife, Linda, as parents of Nick Bollea, are liable for his idiotic actions as he was only the tender age of 17 at the time of the crash. That crash left Graziano requiring care for the rest of his life. Did we also mention Graziano allegedly wasn't wearing his seatbelt at the time of the wreck. [AP]

Police Photos From Nick Hogan Supra Crash Released, Still P***y Magnet Yellow

Travis Hudson — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 16:00:00 EDT

How does the age-old adage go? Mangled or not, it's still a yellow p***y magnet? The Clearwater Police Department has released hundreds of pictures of the ~~p***y magnet~~ yellow 1998 Toyota Supra. The original report says that Nick "Hogan" Bollea originally struck a curb, spun 180 degrees and slammed into a palm tree. These pictures look more like the Hulkster got a hold of the car at Wrestlemania 1998 and tore it to shreds.

The family of passenger of the vehicle at the time, John Graziano, is still continuing with their lawsuit against the Bolleas. [My Fox Tampa Bay]

2010 Toyota Supra Super Speculation Scan Potential

Matt Hardigree — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 10:20:00 EDT

Speculation is something that's never in short supply in the automotive business, an observation that seems doubly true in the case of the next gen Toyota Supra. First, the Toyota FT-HS was totally going to be it. Then someone tried to convince everyone the FT-HS was the next generation Toyota Celica or AE86. Most recently, a Toyota exec hinted that the FT-HS could be a vision for the "Toyota Supra of the future." Yeah, sure. Now everyone's favorite scanned Japanese automag, BestCar, has some renderings of a very FT-HS looking Supra. Grains of salt all around. One more scan below the jump.

This time we get the rear view which, JPCN points out, sadly differs from the attractive version of the concept. But this is all in someone's head... we think. Hey buddy, can you spare some speculation? [BestCar via Japanese Performance Car News]

Desperately Seeking Supra, Toyota Exec Hints That FT-HS Could Be Next Supra

Matt Hardigree — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 10:20:00 EST

Toyota showed off its Toyota FT-HS concept without much in the way of explanation as to what exactly we were supposed to take from it. It's a high performance hybrid, sure. But is it the next Supra? The next Celica? WTF Toyota? To add a bit more confusion, Toyota's Australian project manager mentioned at the Australian debut of the concept that we should "think of it as a Prius on steroids. Alternately, it could be a vision for a Toyota Supra of the future." Could be, or is? Continue to fuel those Supra rumors Toyota. Press release for parsing below the jump.

Press Release
25 February 2008 - Sports cars will thrive in the 21st century world of rising fuel prices and environmental responsibility, judging by a concept car unveiled today by Toyota Australia.

The FT-HS - which stands for Future Toyota Hybrid Sports - is a futuristic sports-car concept with a sleek, aerodynamic profile and a potent petrol-electric hybrid engine.

Its front-engine, rear-drive layout provides revolutionary hybrid acceleration and optimal performance with a projected 0-100km/h dash in the four-second range.

It also features the fuel-saving benefits and ultra-low emissions of Toyota's hybrid technology.

Toyota Australia's corporate manager product planning Peter Evans said the FT-HS is exhilarating to drive while having eco-friendly benefits such as impressive fuel efficiency and low emissions.

"To really appreciate FT-HS, think of it as a 'Prius on steroids'.

"Alternatively, it could be a vision for a Toyota Supra of the future," Mr Evans said.

"FT-HS shows what Toyota can achieve by combining its 50 years in motorsport with more than a decade of hybrid experience and development.

"The ability to enjoy the ultimate driving pleasure with a clear conscience makes FT-HS the ideal sports car for the 21st century.

"It will appeal to an emerging group of buyers who are environmentally aware and regard technology as a necessity, not a luxury."

Toyota is the global leader in hybrid technology, having sold more than one million units of the world's first mass-produced hybrid, Prius.

The new concept car mates an electric motor to a 3.5-litre V6 petrol engine, which is similar to that used in several production models.

Its combined power output target is about 300kW - or almost 50 per cent more than the V6 petrol-only engine in the Aurion family car, Kluger mid-size SUV, Tarago people mover and RAV4 compact SUV.

FT-HS was produced by Calty, Toyota's California research and design centre.

The centre set out to develop a mid-priced sports car that integrates ecology and emotion in a concept that addresses the question: "What is a suitable sports car for the 21st century?"

Australians can view the FT-HS concept on Toyota's stand at the Melbourne International Motor Show (29 February to 10 March).

TOYOTA FT-HS CONCEPT VEHICLE
PRELIMINARY SPECIFICATIONS

Drivetrain

3.5-litre V6 hybrid electric

Target output: around 300kW

Projected 0-100kmh time: mid four-second range

Dimensions

Overall length: 4325mm (170.27 in)

Overall width: 1860mm (73.23 in)

Overall height: 1290mm (50.79 in)

Wheelbase: 2650mm (104.33 in)

Tracks - front: 1600mm (63.0 in); rear: 1555mm (61.2 in)

Wheels: Carbon fibre

Tyres - front: 245/35R21; rear 285/30R21

[Toyota via Japanese Performance Car News]

Judge Orders Pre-Sentence Investigation For Nick Hogan

Travis Hudson — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:10:00 EST

The ongoing saga of Nick "Hogan" Bollea continues to play out as the judge in the case has ordered a pre-sentencing investigation for the son of the Hulkster. If you need a memory refresher, Bollea was arrested after crashing his ~~p***y magnet~~ 1998 Toyota Supra while street racing and seriously injuring his friend. How detrimental is a pre-sentence investigation? Well, we didn't pass the bar, but we know a lil' bit ...

...a pre-sentence investigation is usually done when a lot of different punishments or if a case goes to trial and the potential exists for plea deals. The investigation can also look into family life, which incidentally — appears to be going through some details which may or may not be caused by the incident in question. Hulk and Linda, we're looking at you.

Basically, Bollea has potential to be in a hulk-load of trouble, but not too much of a hulk-load, because he is a minor and isn't as legally culpable for his douchebaggery as an adult. [via TBO]

German Confounds Us With Pontiac LeSupra

Ben Wojdyla — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:20:00 EST

The immediate reaction to this article sent to us by The Bouncer was an indignant cry of 'blasphemy!' What you see above is no ordinary 1972 Pontiac LeMans, indeed this dark horse has a dirty little secret. Tucked away under that sleek hood there lies no V8 engine, not even a V6, in fact, the engine wasn't even born in Detroit. It was plucked from none other than a Toyota Supra.

Under that familiar Pontiac skin which gave rise to the legendary Judge GTO's, rests a heart from the land of the rising sun, a 1991 Toyota Supra 7M-GTE 3.0 litre 24V turbo. The story goes that the car came to the builder as a basket case from an auction. Our hero/villain Ralf Becker decided it needed a new heart and a buddy helped him dig up the Toyota engine. That was apparently not without it's faults either, as valves and pistons had to be replaced (valve pics on Autobild are pretty beaten). The final piece of the pie, which seems to still be in the ironing out phase, is the addition of a great big turbocharger to really spice things up. We don't know if we can endorse this kind of madness, but the build is unique and will probably be pretty quick when all is said and done. That said, we're going to keep an eye on these guys, you never know what kind of shenanigans those Germans are getting into. [via AutoBild.de (translated - poorly)]

Nick Hogan Arrested For Racing, Crashing His "P***y Magnet"

Ray Wert — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 10:45:00 EST

The strange panties-dropping saga of Nick Hogan continues. We've just learned the son of Hulk was arrested today in Clearwater, Florida on "felony charges of reckless driving involving serious bodily injury." Clearwater police claim the crash the young Hogan (also known as Bollea) was involved in back in late August that left his passenger, John Graziano, critically injured was caused by — wait for it — street racing. Yup, Hogan was supposedly racing a silver Dodge Viper when he lost control of his ~~"P***y magnet"~~ yellow 1998 Toyota Supra. The urine-colored car then struck a curb and spun 180 degrees across two lanes of traffic, slamming rear-end first into a palm tree. We'll keep you up-to-date on what happens next, as well as how many panties drop at the mere mention of Hogan's super Supra. In case you've forgotten what the Supra looked like post-crash, we've re-included our gallery below. You know, for purposes of posterity. (Hat tip to M0L0TOV!)
[via TBO.com]
UPDATE: According to AutoBlog's cousins at TMZ, the young Hogan was allegedly also showing a wee bit of alcohol in his bloodstream and to make matters worse, he was driving with tinted windows — naughty, naughty! More here.

Nick Hogan "Blogs" For First Time Since Supra Crash

Ray Wert — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 15:45:00 EDT

OMG, we can't believe Nick Hogan's blogging again on his MySpace page and didn't even talk at all about his "P***y magnet" Supra. Like, OMG, he doesn't even mention anything about Stephen Colbert! Full text of Hogan's post:

"omggggg its been forever since i blogged...hell i dont even know what blog means but i guess its where you write stuff for people to read

anyways my last one was before i even drove for mopar, if you check my pics youll see that i did end up driving for them for my amateur season and most of my pro rookie season. i recently left the mopar team tho...things didnt work out to well
but!....i picked up a new title sponsor...POLAROID! and started my own team with twin 350z's pretty cool i know

anyways id like everyone to wish my luck for my 08 season and keep john graziano in your prayers"

[via TMZ]