The factory silver metallic paint has an excellent and consistent shine, indicative of a car that was well cared for and kept out of the elements. We believe that the paint is original as there are no tape lines in any of the door, hood or trunk jams. There are no remnants of overspray anywhere to be found, and all the decals, stickers, and riveted tags are in place and untouched. There are imperfections in the paint, as one would expect from an original example of this vintage, though the overall quality of the paint is impressive. The panel gaps are consistent, though it is a fiberglass bodied car so they are larger than you would find on a steel bodied vehicle and the driver’s door gap is slightly out. There is nothing to indicate that the body was ever repaired, and everything is smooth and straight.

All the windows appear to be clean and scratch free and original to the car. There is some slight moisture buildup at the bottom of the windscreen where the gasket, windshield and body meet though it is minor and probably a product of the thorough detailing. The factory gaskets around the doors, windows, lights, and trunk are all pliable and fully intact. Again indicative of a well cared for and stored vehicle. The rear window gasket is complete and sealing property but upon close examination there is some cracking. The black trim around the vehicle is straight and secure with minimal fading. The front spoiler has some small scratches but is in excellent condition for such a low vehicle that was driven regularly. The lights and lenses look to be all factory and free of cracks or imperfections.

All the factory wheels are straight and free of any curb damage or scratches. They do all have some slight oxidation.

The driver’s door edge has some small chips, and there is also a small quarter size scratch on outside of the driver’s door. The trunk has some slight bubbling in the paint or clear coat, though this is only visible in direct sunlight at an angle. The wiper arm recess base appears to be discolored and showing the base coat. There are some very small other imperfections around the vehicle that can be seen in the detailed photos.

The interior presents itself well and is a very comfortable place to sit. It appears to be in excellent original condition, exemplary of the car’s lower mileage. It does not smell of mildew or smoke and has obviously always been clean and well cared for. The headliner is fully intact, clean and tight. And the same can be said for the carpets. The door panels, center console and seat backs do have some minur scuffs but nothing that distracts from the overall quality of the cockpit. There are no real squeaks, clunks are other sounds that one might expect in an older cottage built sports car. The front and rear seat’s leather is clean and stain free. The leather has the feel and smell of a higher quality grain. The seats show no signs of fatigue, though there is some webbing of the leather and some slight wear on the bolsters. Over all, it wears a fine patina commensurate with the mileage and age.

All the handles, locks, windows, stalks, lights and etc work properly. Most of these items are Toyota sourced. There does not seem to be anything that does not work other than the AC system. All the components for the air conditioning are there, and looks to be in excellent condition. It could be purely a matter of recharging the system.

The engine bay is original and looks to be unaltered and well maintained. All the hardware is clean and free of rust or oxidation, indicative of the car’s dry and well kept history. The decals and stickers under the hood are complete and clear. All the hoses and clamps look correct and roadworthy. The intake hose has been repaired but looks to be done professionally and does not appear to need further attention.

The trunk is clean and dry and all the carpet pieces are secure and accounted for. There are no stains or missing clips or screws. The spare tire and wheel are present and in excellent shape, though the tire does look to be original. The riveted factory tag is secure in the spare tire well.

The underside is very clean and straight with no signs of damage or repairs. There are some minor scuffs and imperfections but nothing abnormal or concerning. The suspension, brakes and hardware are clean and tight. The exhaust is complete with normal surface rust.

The air intake hose has been repaired, and the engine bay could be further detailed. The tool kit is accounted for but we are still trying to locate the factory jack. The underside of the car has some wear and scuffs and the wheel wells are both factory silver and the bare black fiberglass.

The motor starts quickly and feels healthy with plenty of power and a real willingness to rev. There are no odd noises and anything to indicate an issue.

The Toyota supplied 5-speed shifts quickly through the gears and the clutch feels healthy. The shifts are a bit longer than expected, but nothing that a few miles of driving practice cant overcome.

The 4 wheel disc brakes have a firm pedal and provide straight and confident power.
The suspension is surprisingly compliant while still providing a very sporty and gratifying experience. The steering is precise and tactile.

The Pirelli tires are date coded from 2016, and were mounted on the car in 2019. There is no evidence of cracking or dry rot, and there is plenty of tread. It should be noted that they are technically at the age that they should be replaced for driving at higher speeds.

Dellorto Carburetors are notorious for not starting easily in cold weather, so on colder days it does take a few moments for these carburetors to smooth out.

This is an excellent road car, with great highway stability and very impressive when the road begins to twist. The car’s speed is still commendable with a 0-60 time in the low 7s, and more importantly it feels fast with the engine quickly and willingly revving to 7k rpm. There is a little roll through the corners but it does not distract from the experience. This is definitely a car you want to keep driving.