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1997 Toyota Supra RZ — Front three-quarter

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1997 Toyota Supra RZ

Single-turbo RZ with receipts, a dyno sheet and a straight shell.

$129,900drive away

Year
1997
Kilometres
104,300 km
Gearbox
Manual
Drive
RWD (front engine)

Gallery

Every angle, as it stands.

At a glance

The numbers.

Engine

2JZ-GTE

Odometer

104,300 km

Transmission

Manual

Drivetrain

RWD (front engine)

Body

Coupe

Colour

Quicksilver

Seats

4

Doors

2

Steering

Right-hand drive

Fuel

Petrol

The Japan story

Where it came from, step by step.

Auction sheet, our translation, and the trip across. Dates are as recorded; nothing is inferred.

  1. Bought at auction6 Feb 2026
  2. Export paperwork20 Feb 2026
  3. Shipped from Japan4 Mar 2026
    Hoegh Trigger · Kobe
  4. Arrived in Australia27 Mar 2026
    Melbourne
  5. Quarantine cleared31 Mar 2026
  6. Import approval9 Apr 2026
  7. Compliance7 May 2026
  8. Roadworthy13 May 2026
  9. Registration19 May 2026
  10. Ready for you21 May 2026

HAA · HAA Kobe · 6 Feb 2026 · 2 previous owners

Grade 4/B — Good: normal marks for age, no accident history.

Overall
Modified example. HKS turbo kit, intercooler, exhaust. Body straight, one repainted panel.
Interior
Leather in good order, driver seat lightly creased.
Notes
6-speed Getrag. Tuned on Power FC, dyno sheet in glovebox.
1997 Toyota Supra RZ — Auction sheet
The auction sheet as issued. Our translation above; the condition diagram below.
Repair (good), rear bumperW1: Repair (good), rear bumper
  • W1Repair (good), rear bumper · severity 1/3

Codes follow the Japanese auction standard: A scratches, U dents, W repairs, C corrosion, X replaced panels.

Our inspection

What we found, what we fixed.

Nine categories scored on the hoist and on the road. Anything we didn't fix is disclosed and priced in.

Inspected 15 May 2026

3-month statutory warranty (VIC)

Paint depth (µm)

  • bonnet114
  • roof110
  • boot112
  • front left door108
  • front right door109
  • rear left door105
  • rear right door110
  • front left guard116
  • front right guard113
  • rear left quarter107
  • rear right quarter111

Tyres (tread mm · DOT)

  • front left7 · 202509.00
  • front right7 · 202509.00
  • rear left6.5 · 202509.00
  • rear right6.5 · 202509.00

Brakes (pad · rotor %)

  • front85 · 90
  • rear80 · 85

Specifications

Verified specs.

Only fields a staff member has checked against the factory sheet appear here.

Width (mm)
1810
Height (mm)
1275
Length (mm)
4520
Wheelbase (mm)
2550
Kerb Weight (kg)
1510

Features & equipment

What it has.

Tech

  • Limited-slip differential

Safety

  • ABS
  • Dual airbags

Comfort

  • Climate control
  • Cruise control
  • Power windows

Exterior

  • Targa top

Interior

  • Leather seats

Modifications

  • HKS T04Z single turbo kit · Engine · legal in VIC, NSW
  • HKS Front-mount intercooler · Engine · legal in VIC, NSW
  • HKS Hi-Power exhaust · Exhaust · legal in VIC, NSW
  • Tein Flex Z coilovers · Suspension · legal in VIC, NSW
  • Volk Racing TE37 18-inch · Wheels · legal in VIC, NSW

What comes with it

  • 2 keys incl. spare
  • OEM wheels
  • OEM turbos

Ownership costs

What it costs to own, in your state.

Stamp duty, rego, fuel and a finance example, from published state rules.

Your state
Stamp duty
$9,093
VIC rules in force 2024-07-01
Registration (est. per year)
$900
Metro private, 12 months incl. TAC charge; estimate only.
Fuel per year
$3,229
Finance example
$598 / week
8.95% comparison rate, 60 months, $5,000 deposit. Indicative only.
Cooling-off
3 business days
Used-car dealer sales; see the trust strip for exceptions.
Roadworthy
Required on transfer
Roadworthy Certificate (RWC), valid 30 days

Estimates from published state rules; verified by staff before launch. Insurance varies by driver, so we link you to a quote rather than guess.

Why we chose this car

In our words.

“A well-executed single-turbo build on a straight shell, with receipts. We listed every modification and checked each state's rules.”

Six-speed RZ, targa top, HKS single turbo build done properly. We list every part and note which states it is legal in.

  • Getrag 6-speed
  • HKS T04Z, 420 kW at the hubs
  • Every mod documented
  • OEM turbos and wheels included

Dealer licence
LMCT 12345 (VIC)
ABN
12 345 678 901
Roadworthy
RWC-VIC-8802233
PPSR check
Available on request
Cooling-off
Three business days cooling-off applies to used-car sales in Victoria (excluding some auction and trade sales).

Next step

Ask, drive, or reserve.

Book a test drive

Bring a full licence. We confirm a slot by email and hold the car for you for the hour.

Reserve with a deposit

A refundable $5,000 deposit holds the car for five days. Card payment goes live with launch; ask us and we'll arrange it.

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