In recent years, there has been a notable surge in the creation of remarkable restomods, with most companies directing their attention towards iconic European vehicles such as the BMW M3, various Porsche 911s, and occasionally the Lancia Delta. Surprisingly, the market for refurbished and modernized Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) cars has not experienced a similar boom. However, a renowned racing team has taken up the challenge, embarking on the restoration and homage-paying journey with an A80 Toyota Supra, specifically honoring a distinctive version from the 1990s.
It is worth noting that the term ‘restomod’ might be somewhat stretched in this context, as the project essentially involves modifying the Supra rather than undertaking a comprehensive overhaul from the ground up. However, who are we to contest the nomenclature chosen by the team behind it—Tom’s? Tom’s, as a racing team, has long played a pivotal role in managing various factory initiatives for Toyota in SuperGT (and JGTC before it, featuring the iconic Castrol-liveried cars), as well as Super Formula.
The funding for these endeavors comes from its tuning division, which naturally places a strong emphasis on modifying Toyota vehicles. Their self-proclaimed ‘restomod’ of the A80 features a body kit replicating that of the TRD 3000GT—a special edition of the Supra crafted by Toyota Racing Development and unveiled at the Tokyo Auto Salon exactly 20 years before Tom’s latest endeavor.
Mirroring the original car, the ‘restomod’ boasts a vented bonnet, most notably recognized from the Supra in The Fast and Furious, coupled with aggressive bumpers, enlarged side skirts, and a substantial rear wing. Notably, its eye-catching flat, Porsche Viper Green-like paint finish sets it apart from the original silver iteration. Adding to its visual appeal are 19-inch Potenza alloy wheels with Brembo brakes discreetly concealed behind them.
While Tom’s has not explicitly confirmed, there are rumors suggesting that this showcase vehicle retains a stock 2JZ, equipped with the original 3.0-liter twin-turbo inline-six, featuring the underrated 276bhp figure as per the Japanese Gentleman’s Agreement.
For those interested, Tom’s offers the option to have your Supra converted to this showcase specification, with prices starting at 25,000,000 yen (approximately £135,000). If you’re willing to invest a bit more, it is likely that the tuner would be more than willing to provide additional power upgrades to enhance the performance further.
