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.
