Here’s how the experts at Toyota GR Garage restore an MK3 Supra.

Here’s how the experts at Toyota GR Garage restore an MK3 Supra.

      Many view the A70 Toyota Supra as a disregarded generation—the model that preceded the one that everyone covets. However, the team at Toyota Gazoo Racing’s factory restoration division approaches the restoration of the Mk3 with the same detailed care they apply to any vehicle that comes into their shop. The outcomes are flawless, and watching their process is almost captivating.

      If you aren't proficient in Japanese, it's advisable to enable the English auto-translate captions to keep up with the team as they work on this 1JZ-powered 1992 Supra, which arrived with a faded paint job and several aftermarket modifications. Personally, I appreciate the LMs, but like the other aftermarket parts, they'll ultimately need to be removed.

      To start, the team relies on two specialists who conduct a thorough assessment of the car's condition to set the customer's expectations for the restoration. Once there's clarity on the scope, the real restoration work begins. It doesn't take long for body parts to start being removed—set aside for repair and to facilitate the car's mechanical overhaul.

      This mechanical refresh is a significant undertaking in itself. The team's activities include removing the Supra’s twin-turbo I6 engine and transmission for disassembly, which uncovers the engine bay and underbody for cleanup and restoration. Every component from the internal parts of the powertrain to the hoses related to fuel, cooling, and emissions systems will be examined, refreshed, restored, or replaced as needed.

      Once the mechanical components are addressed, the team focuses on returning the unibody to its original state. This goes beyond simply fixing rust holes (which are more prevalent than one might think, despite the Supra’s relatively tidy look) and repainting. The restorers aim for the chassis to exit their workshop in the same condition it was in when it left the factory, which involves addressing damage and misshaped metal from years of use and prior repairs.

      Even if you don't understand the captions, there’s plenty to see in this approximately seven-minute video, and the final results are, as expected, superb.

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Here’s how the experts at Toyota GR Garage restore an MK3 Supra.

One could say that this is the finest treatment an MK3 Supra has received since the '90s.