Toyota Supra has been a legend in the sportscar world since its inception, so which generation is the most valuable today? Here, they are ranked least to most.
Toyota currently ranks as the best-selling automaker in the United States, with just shy of 2 million vehicles sold last year. Toyota’s current top domestic sellers are economy-oriented models like the Corolla and Camry or practical choices such as the Tacoma, Highlander, and RAV4. However, the revival of the fifth generation Supra — introduced in 2019 — thanks to a partnership with BMW indicates a shift in focus to performance and the sheer joy of driving. This change is clearly evident in the newest Supra’s styling and capabilities; the sleek GR Supra 3.0 can go from 0 to 60 in a blistering 3.9 seconds.
The Supra was first sold globally in 1979, a year after being introduced as the Celica XX in Japan. The earliest Supra was basically a Celica with a front end that had been extended to accept the 2.6 liter straight six motor, and the first generation remained in production until 1981. Toyota collectors still covet the wedge-shaped early Supra, so let’s take a look at how the five generations stack up in terms of relative value. Second Generation: 1981-1985
The least valuable Supra by all measures is the second generation, which encompasses the 1981-1985 model years. The 1985 Supra retailed for about $16,500, and that is roughly the upper end of its current value, although one in less optimal condition is valued at closer to $6,000.
Like the original, the second generation kept the Celica Supra moniker and was known as the Celica XX in Japan. The new Supra got a 2.8-liter inline six-cylinder engine capable of 168 horsepower and 168 pounds-feet of torque, and the Supra made Car and Driver’s 10 Best Cars list in 1983 and 1984. Car and Driver also put a 1983 Supra through a 30,000-mile road test, and staff writer Larry Griffin gushed about the Supra’s fun factor and reliability. “The Supra is endowed with the same bulletproof character that distinguishes Toyota’s entire line of cars,” he wrote. “After 30,000 miles, everyone at Car and Driver is still nuts about the Supra.
