Nice video, thanks for sharing. Back in the 80s I was lucky to own a minty black P version 84, loaded and a minty early 86 P version, burgundy with auto with gray leather. Apparently the auto was an option in the sport version for the last cars in 86. Both were in the 40K mile range and very well cared for cars, I really enjoyed driving them. I wish I kept the black one but the MR2 turbos and Toyota SR5 4x4s were too tempting. I don't know what happened to Toyota in the 2000s but man, they used to make the best of the best in Japanese cars! I have videos showing many of these Toyotas on my channel.
Several mistakes. - An auto trans was indeed an option for the "P" type. Not common, but it was available and I have seen a few. The "spoiler" on the hatch window was N/A on the "L" type, but standard on the "P" type, not optional. Horsepower for an "85" was 161, not 170. Having said that, the car is a thing of beauty, and does not seem to have any cosmetic flaws.
Yeah,he missed the ball. 84-85 Celica GTS came standard with the IRS and wheel flares. On coupe, hatchback,and ASC droptop. They also came with most gimmicks/ features found on supra with the exception of hard plastic trim pieces covered over with soft touch surface exclusive to supra and convertible.
I have an 85 here in Australia. What some people call a spoiler on the hatch is actually a sun shade. Stops the back seat passengers frying under all that glass. Probably acts like a spoiler somewhat though.
I have a minty 85 Supra p-type. The p-type not only had the fender flares and wider wheels and tires but also had a limited slip differential that was not available on the l type. Toyota was at the top of its game at the end of the '80s with this car, the first gen MR2 and the Corolla GTS. They entered the 90s with the Gen 2 MR2 which was gorgeous and the MK3 Supra which was over engineered like a Lexus because it shared a lot with the SC 300/400.
I, like MANY others absolutely love the aggressive stance and look of this automobile. Unfortunately, today the car has become an "orphan child" with little to no repro parts, no sheet metal panels, basically nearly nothing aftermarket available if you want to try and "restore" one of these wonderful cars. Very disappointing. I kind of wish the MK2 Supra would have been the one that everyone lusted after instead of the much more popular and faster MK4. Probably those "Fast and Furious" movies had everything to do with that car rising to the top of the heap, Supra-wise! Anyway, I will always love the MK2, have 2 of them, a running car and a "shell". Starting a restoration very soon. Please pray for me and my sanity! Thanks Steve for doing these videos. Love your work, and your knowledge of car history is unmatched!
Designed at Calty Design. It was Modular A60 design, pretty much like any American unibody car. The pizza base turret core was the same as the base Celica, with minor pressing changes to accomdate IRS, just like the Colt Sigma based Mitsubishi Starion. Like the 164 Volvo compared to the 144 Volvo. The extra wheelbase length was equal to one extra cylinder spacing and its water jackets, 4.47 inches on a 3.55 average bore spacing IJZE engine in its home market. The first JDM 24 valve engine was almost a 4AGE engine with an extra two cylinders. Toyota needed Lotus to fix the rear mounted steering boxes propensity to make BMW style semi trailing arm oversteer. Porsche had to use Wiessach geometry, Nissan had to use Hicas, Ford decided to use forward mounted steering gear from the first Cortina Mark III and Rear Drive Escort Mark II and European Capri Mark I. And the design assistant for modelling the Supra, none other than Vectors Jerry Weigert...
The 1984 and 1985 Celica GT-S had the same performance options as the Supra like rear independant suspension, fender flares, and disc brakes just with the 2.4 liter engine and less weight. I owned a 1985 Celica Gt-S notchback and drifted it around corners and smoked LT1 Camaros in street races. I wish I would have kept it.
I was blessed to find 2 of these picked the L type for my parts car and the P type for my project car. Ive been lucky enough to find every single part for it except louvers. I even found the dust sheild for the bottom of the engine!!
The European version had a digital dash pod. I borrowed a deep blue metallic one and held it at maximum speed a few miles. A wide stable car at speed my friend said the back could step out in damp conditions which id did as he was chasing me in a scrap bluebird coupe I used to hurl at corners.
Had an 84 Celica GT-S before I got my 88 Supra. Loved my GT-S more than I did the Supra for that model year. I bought it in 1992 and had it for a year or so before it got totaled out while my brother was driving it. Made me sick when I saw it all busted up. Would love to pick up an 84/85 Supra one day.
Price wise vs The Iroc Z The TPI ttop car was more than an 85-86 Supra The 87 was more than the Z28/Trans Am back in the day.. the stick cars had the wide wheels with the higher horses .. the auto was 15-20 hp less…
Knew a guy in high school that had an 86. Was quite impressive compared to another guy's 300 zx turbo..automatic 2+2. Maybe there was something wrong with Billy's Nissan...
I bought one in 1995 for 3k,it was burgundy, automatic with cloth interior.; My wife took it over,it was a very sexy car, and ran like a spotted ape.lol
I had every generation but the last two. I LOVED LOVED LOVED THIS CAR. But now, the average man can no longer afford one. Sad for you guys.I guess you'll have to get a shty ford Mustang or terrible Camaro 😕 😞 😢
Nice video, thanks for sharing.
Back in the 80s I was lucky to own a minty black P version 84, loaded and a minty early 86 P version, burgundy with auto with gray leather. Apparently the auto was an option in the sport version for the last cars in 86. Both were in the 40K mile range and very well cared for cars, I really enjoyed driving them. I wish I kept the black one but the MR2 turbos and Toyota SR5 4x4s were too tempting. I don't know what happened to Toyota in the 2000s but man, they used to make the best of the best in Japanese cars! I have videos showing many of these Toyotas on my channel.
Whaaaa! All these decades, and owning an 84 Celica, I never knew the Supra had longer wheelbase. Thanks!
Several mistakes. - An auto trans was indeed an option for the "P" type. Not common, but it was available and I have seen a few. The "spoiler" on the hatch window was N/A on the "L" type, but standard on the "P" type, not optional. Horsepower for an "85" was 161, not 170. Having said that, the car is a thing of beauty, and does not seem to have any cosmetic flaws.
Yeah,he missed the ball. 84-85 Celica GTS came standard with the IRS and wheel flares. On coupe, hatchback,and ASC droptop. They also came with most gimmicks/ features found on supra with the exception of hard plastic trim pieces covered over with soft touch surface exclusive to supra and convertible.
I have an 85 here in Australia. What some people call a spoiler on the hatch is actually a sun shade. Stops the back seat passengers frying under all that glass. Probably acts like a spoiler somewhat though.
I have a minty 85 Supra p-type. The p-type not only had the fender flares and wider wheels and tires but also had a limited slip differential that was not available on the l type. Toyota was at the top of its game at the end of the '80s with this car, the first gen MR2 and the Corolla GTS. They entered the 90s with the Gen 2 MR2 which was gorgeous and the MK3 Supra which was over engineered like a Lexus because it shared a lot with the SC 300/400.
Thanks for bringing this Steve - don’t see many survivors that are this nice.
Still think its the best looking supra.
I, like MANY others absolutely love the aggressive stance and look of this automobile. Unfortunately, today the car has become an "orphan child" with little to no repro parts, no sheet metal panels, basically nearly nothing aftermarket available if you want to try and "restore" one of these wonderful cars. Very disappointing. I kind of wish the MK2 Supra would have been the one that everyone lusted after instead of the much more popular and faster MK4. Probably those "Fast and Furious" movies had everything to do with that car rising to the top of the heap, Supra-wise! Anyway, I will always love the MK2, have 2 of them, a running car and a "shell". Starting a restoration very soon. Please pray for me and my sanity! Thanks Steve for doing these videos. Love your work, and your knowledge of car history is unmatched!
Designed at Calty Design. It was Modular A60 design, pretty much like any American unibody car. The pizza base turret core was the same as the base Celica, with minor pressing changes to accomdate IRS, just like the Colt Sigma based Mitsubishi Starion. Like the 164 Volvo compared to the 144 Volvo. The extra wheelbase length was equal to one extra cylinder spacing and its water jackets, 4.47 inches on a 3.55 average bore spacing IJZE engine in its home market. The first JDM 24 valve engine was almost a 4AGE engine with an extra two cylinders. Toyota needed Lotus to fix the rear mounted steering boxes propensity to make BMW style semi trailing arm oversteer. Porsche had to use Wiessach geometry, Nissan had to use Hicas, Ford decided to use forward mounted steering gear from the first Cortina Mark III and Rear Drive Escort Mark II and European Capri Mark I. And the design assistant for modelling the Supra, none other than Vectors Jerry Weigert...
Lots of knowledge sir!
Always loved these cars. Best looking Supra in my opinion. I also like the generation after this one.
I also have an '85 and it's still a blast to drive. The 5M-GE six-cylinder engine was a 12 valve, not 24 valve engine.
The 1984 and 1985 Celica GT-S had the same performance options as the Supra like rear independant suspension, fender flares, and disc brakes just with the 2.4 liter engine and less weight. I owned a 1985 Celica Gt-S notchback and drifted it around corners and smoked LT1 Camaros in street races. I wish I would have kept it.
Pretty sure the 5mge was a 2 valve motor. The Mk III 7m was 4 valve.
Also, the P-type could be had with an automatic.
I was blessed to find 2 of these picked the L type for my parts car and the P type for my project car. Ive been lucky enough to find every single part for it except louvers. I even found the dust sheild for the bottom of the engine!!
Hey Steve, love this generation Celica/Supra, had an 83 GTS, it was slow and heavy for a 4 cylinder bit had those beautiful rims!😉
This is my dream car
The European version had a digital dash pod. I borrowed a deep blue metallic one and held it at maximum speed a few miles. A wide stable car at speed my friend said the back could step out in damp conditions which id did as he was chasing me in a scrap bluebird coupe I used to hurl at corners.
I had some good times in my brothers mark 2 supra, automatic though. Once rolling that straight 6 came alive!
Had an 84 Celica GT-S before I got my 88 Supra. Loved my GT-S more than I did the Supra for that model year. I bought it in 1992 and had it for a year or so before it got totaled out while my brother was driving it. Made me sick when I saw it all busted up. Would love to pick up an 84/85 Supra one day.
I sure miss my Notchback 85 GT-S
I had an 86, rear brake light car, I miss it! Silver, 5 spd.
That's two valve in line 6 12valve just like the same year cressida
That radio is all but original buddy lol
Ngl this makes me appreciate my 1986.5 a60 supra and what they added for the split year
Great looking car !
Sorry I missed it. Beautiful car.
Loveeee these
Price wise vs The Iroc Z
The TPI ttop car was more than an 85-86 Supra
The 87 was more than the Z28/Trans Am back in the day.. the stick cars had the wide wheels with the higher horses .. the auto was 15-20 hp less…
It looks exactly like my 83 Supra all black. Loved it but it started knocking and I had to trade it in.
I had one like this but white. What a great car. I wish I still had it. 😢 mine had the digital dash with maroon leather seats.
Nicest car under a million
I had that same car and it was the best car I ever owned. Unfortunately, i was rear ended and it was never the same.
Is it for sale?
Knew a guy in high school that had an 86. Was quite impressive compared to another guy's 300 zx turbo..automatic 2+2. Maybe there was something wrong with Billy's Nissan...
celica gts is my favorite
That car is so pretty, it always remember me to Mad Max, sure it's not the right car.
Weird. My 85 MK2 is the performance model w/automatic tranny.
Really not the L type?
@@bluckq Has fender flares too and had an analog dash. Ended up converting to digital when I upgraded the motor.
autos were optional on p-types. doesn’t sounds too out of the ordinary to me.
Is this car still available
How much total price
I would love to have one of them. If anybody know where I can buy one at.
I bought one in 1995 for 3k,it was burgundy, automatic with cloth interior.; My wife took it over,it was a very sexy car, and ran like a spotted ape.lol
I think is actually 140 horse power.
it’s an ‘85. so it has 161hp
I had an identical black one in the 90’s. I owned 2 more after kicking myself for selling it.
All original but non factory radio
I had every generation but the last two. I LOVED LOVED LOVED THIS CAR. But now, the average man can no longer afford one. Sad for you guys.I guess you'll have to get a shty ford Mustang or terrible Camaro 😕 😞 😢