I never did much of an introduction of myself to the website. I've been lurking here since 2006. I figured I would go ahead and introduce my 89 turbo that i have had since that time.
1989 Supra Turbo
White with white trim
Blue Interior
7M-GTE & R154
76k original miles
The story goes with this car... I had always wanted one. My dad owns an auto body shop and he also took a particular interest in the MK3 Supras. I had restored a camaro in high school with him and then got into a little bit of trouble with it. I sold it to pay for college, but there also happened to be a MK3 for sale in Minnesota at the same time. Dad pointed it out to me online. The same day I got the check for the camaro, I paid off a year of college and sent $4k to Minnesota to buy my first Supra, sight unseen. It was hit in the LR 1/4 panel. Not too bad, but it was definitely a gamble.
The car arrived about 2 weeks later on a roll back in great shape. Not a single spec of rust. In Ohio, we are accustomed to rusty vehicles. I was so excited to get started on the car. I tore it all apart and began my adventure. Then life happened. About a year after I bought it, I picked up a 1990 shell with a good 1/4 and rear panel. it also had a couple other good parts on it that I would end up using later. Both cars sat for about another year while I worked through college and began my professional career.
I bought a house, a brand new Pontiac G8 GT, some other fun cars and trucks... The supra just sat in storage knowing that one day I would jump back on it and restore it to it's former glory. Times got tough and I sold off my new G8, other toys and had listed the Supra for sale a few times. I was unable to let it go.
Now, (over 8 years later) I am in a different stage in my life. I've established myself as a professional and have some disposable income. I am so glad that I decided to hold onto this car through the years. I'm excited to be able to get things done with my Supra. I hope to post it's progress as I go through and hopefully have the car on the road very soon. I'll post up some pictures soon.
Cheers!
1989 Supra Turbo
White with white trim
Blue Interior
7M-GTE & R154
76k original miles
The story goes with this car... I had always wanted one. My dad owns an auto body shop and he also took a particular interest in the MK3 Supras. I had restored a camaro in high school with him and then got into a little bit of trouble with it. I sold it to pay for college, but there also happened to be a MK3 for sale in Minnesota at the same time. Dad pointed it out to me online. The same day I got the check for the camaro, I paid off a year of college and sent $4k to Minnesota to buy my first Supra, sight unseen. It was hit in the LR 1/4 panel. Not too bad, but it was definitely a gamble.
The car arrived about 2 weeks later on a roll back in great shape. Not a single spec of rust. In Ohio, we are accustomed to rusty vehicles. I was so excited to get started on the car. I tore it all apart and began my adventure. Then life happened. About a year after I bought it, I picked up a 1990 shell with a good 1/4 and rear panel. it also had a couple other good parts on it that I would end up using later. Both cars sat for about another year while I worked through college and began my professional career.
I bought a house, a brand new Pontiac G8 GT, some other fun cars and trucks... The supra just sat in storage knowing that one day I would jump back on it and restore it to it's former glory. Times got tough and I sold off my new G8, other toys and had listed the Supra for sale a few times. I was unable to let it go.
Now, (over 8 years later) I am in a different stage in my life. I've established myself as a professional and have some disposable income. I am so glad that I decided to hold onto this car through the years. I'm excited to be able to get things done with my Supra. I hope to post it's progress as I go through and hopefully have the car on the road very soon. I'll post up some pictures soon.
Cheers!
