1995 Toyota Supra SZ-R 5-speed RHD import, bid well under SZ market

Why we picked it

Why we picked it: the SZ-R is the Japanese-market naturally aspirated A80 with the 2JZ-GE and a factory 5-speed manual and limited-slip differential, a combination never sold in the US. Clean examples have been selling in the mid-$30,000s to mid-$40,000s, and this one sits on a clean New York title in the seller's name with a current bid of $10,000.

It is right-hand drive, shows about 123,000 km, and wears a set of bolt-on parts (HKS titanium cat-back, K-Sport coilovers, Recaro seats, Weld wheels). The seller lists the known issues openly, including an exhaust leak at the header flange and cosmetic wear. Even if bidding triples from here, it would still land under recent SZ sales.

The value check

The current bid is $10,968. Comparable cars in the same condition have sold for $30,000–$42,000, so the middle of the market is about $36,000. That put this car 70% under. Bids usually climb in the final hours, so the discount will likely shrink.

Current bid $10,000 plus Hagerty's 7% buyer fee ($700) is $10,700, against JDM SZ/SZ-R manual cars that sold for $36,000 (Mar 2025, modified, 139k km) and $46,500 (Nov 2024), with classic.com's 30-comp range at about $30,000-$45,500. Bids usually climb in the last days and the reserve status is not stated, so treat today's bid as a floor.

Where the numbers come from:

• classic.com Supra Mk4 SZ/SZ-R market (sold results)
• classic.com 1995 SZ/SZ-R sold results

What to check

• 25-year-rule RHD import: ask for the customs entry, EPA and DOT release paperwork along with the clean NY title
• Odometer reads in kilometers and may have been swapped on import; ask for the Japanese export certificate to confirm mileage
• Seller notes an exhaust leak at the header flange, a sticking passenger window and front-end paint chips
• Aftermarket exhaust may fail emissions inspection in some states, as the listing itself warns
• Check the rear hatch seams, spare-tire well and rocker pinch welds for rust, and the 2JZ-GE for oil leaks at the cam seals and rear main
• Hagerty buyer fee is 7% ($500 minimum) and reserve status is not stated

Making it drive like new

The 2JZ-GE block is famously strong, so the classic path is a single-turbo conversion with a standalone ECU, upgraded fuel system and front-mount intercooler; the factory 5-speed W58 is the weak link above roughly 400 hp, so plan on a CD009 or R154 swap. Pair that with quality coilovers, larger brakes (the turbo-model Brembos bolt on) and modern tires.