Vintage 1991 Toyota Supra to go up for auction at motor museum
A VINTAGE Japanese car is set to go up for auction at a Somerset motor museum later this month (March 2025).
A Toyota Supra is estimated to sell for £14,000-16,000 in the Charterhouse auction of classic and vintage cars at the Haynes Motor Museum on Thursday, March 27.
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Richard Bromwell is a director, auctioner, and valuer with over 30 years of experience within the auction world. He expected the Supra to fetch thousands of pounds at auction on March 27.
The Toyota Supra is expected to get over £14,000 at auction. (Image: Charterhouse Auctions)
'Whilst I've seen many Toyota Supras over the years, few are in such amazing condition as this one,' said Mr. Bromell. 'At 34 years old, it is one of the younger classics in the auction but will have many admirers in the sale.'
The 1991 Toyota Supra 3.0i comes from a deceased estate near Weymouth. It was bought by the late owner in 1998 and has travelled less than 60,000 miles since new.
Finished in white with a blue interior, this low mileage Supra has been cherished and used sparingly by its owner and survives in remarkable original condition for a modern sports car.
There are nearly 60 classic & vintage cars in the auction dating from 1924 to 2005, estimated from £500 to £35,000. All lots, with live internet bidding, will be available to be viewed on charterhouse-auction.com.
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