The first production Toyota Supra has sold for $US 2.1 million at the 48th Annual Barrett-Jackson Auction in the United States.
All proceeds of the fifth-generation GR Supra, which made its world debut on January 14, 2019 during the 2019 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, will go to support the American Heart Association (AHA) and the Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF).
“We did the first production 2020 GR Supra justice tonight at Barrett-Jackson,” Toyota’s executive vice president of sales, North America, said.
“When Toyota launches a vehicle of this calibre, you only get one chance to do it right – and this auction was the perfect setting.
“After 20 years, this marks the return of a legend. Sportscar enthusiasts have been dreaming to slide behind the wheel of an all-new Supra – and we’re happy to be a part of turning that dream into a reality.”
A build unlike any other in the world, “Global #1” is the only VIN that will end in 20201 – with “2020” representing the year the Supra was reintroduced to the world and “1” marking it as the first vehicle to roll off the production line.
The exterior is factory-finished with a matte gray exterior, red mirror caps and matte black wheels. Inside, the Supra is just as unique, with a red interior and carbon-fiber inserts representing the first of the launch edition for the US market.
The winning bidder also receives a full VIP race track experience that includes a fully customised professional racing suit, two VIP passes and hot passes to TOYOTA OWNERS 400 – Richmond Raceway and a chance to drive the pace car and do hot laps with Michael Waltrip.
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