1994 Toyota Soarer 4.0 GT-L Goes All Out With $150K in Mods
It’s virtually guaranteed that this heavily-modified 1994 Toyota Soarer is the only one of its kind in the U.S.
In the U.S., the first-generation Lexus SC has always been a popular target for enthusiasts, thanks in part to the fact that it’s based on the hyper-popular Toyota Supra. As such, we’ve certainly seen our fair share of modified early SC coupes over the years, but one thing that we don’t see – at least on a regular basis – is that model’s Japanese twin, the Toyota Soarer. Thus, this heavily modified 1994 Toyota Soarer 4.0 GT-L that’s going up for grabs at Mecum’s upcoming Kissimmee auction next month is a bit of an outlier, but there’s far more to this story than that.
No, this isn’t your average 1994 Toyota Soarer, mainly because the seller has sunk a whopping $150k in mods into the car – a truly staggering sum by any measure. Imported into the U.S. like many other beloved JDM machines, the coupe features a full catalog of upgrades, starting on the outside with a host of upgraded bodywork including a Seibon carbon fiber hood, which is complemented by a set of BBS LM wheels. The whole thing sits low to the ground thanks to the addition of Apexi N1 coilovers with hydraulic cups for height adjustment, too.
Inside the cabin, this Soarer has been upgraded in a variety of ways as well, touting components such as Recaro Sportster bucket seats, Sabelt harnesses, a Saito 6-point roll cage, a Momo Luce steering wheel with a Works bell hub, and a DEFI sports cluster to keep tabs on what’s going on mechanically.
As one might imagine, the start of this proverbial show lies under the hood, however, where you’ll find a fortified version of Toyota’s 1UZ-VVTi 4.0L V8, which features a one-off Toda Racing independent throttle body setup, a Link ECU, a titanium exhaust. It sends power to the wheels via a R34 GT-R OS Giken 6-speed sequential transmission – which is equipped with an OS Giken carbon twin-disc clutch – to a limited-slip differential from the same company.
The result is one heck of a cool and ultra-unique build – something that you’re virtually guaranteed not to see a carbon copy of, at least not in the states. And given the fact that heavily-modified vehicles like this rarely recoup their original investment for sellers, it might also present someone with a heck of a deal when it hits the auction block next month.
Photos: Mecum Auctions
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