Toyota Supra pulled down from dealership roof after 20 years and the sun has left its mark on the car
Published on Dec 16, 2025 at 2:34 PM (UTC+4)
by Henry Kelsall
Last updated on Apr 17, 2026 at 5:04 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Emma Matthews
A Toyota Supra has been pulled down from the roof of a dealership, after the sports car had spent over two decades sitting on display in the sun.
The Supra is one of the world’s best-loved sports cars, and versions from the 1980s and 1990s are some of the most popular Japanese cars ever made.
After more than 20 years on the roof of this dealership, this particular Mark IV Supra has finally made its way back onto the ground.
But as an Instagram video has shown us, the years spent in the sun have taken their toll on the Japanese car.
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Where was the Toyota Supra located?
The Toyota was located on top of Mutiara Motors, a prominent Malaysian car dealer in Larkon, Johor.
It was the dealership itself that shared the video of the iconic sports car being brought back down to earth.
As a bright green car, it helped to ensure you wouldn’t struggle to find the dealership’s location.
So the car spent the last two decades effectively serving as a giant billboard for its owners.
From the footage, it’s clear the sun took its toll on the Toyota over the years.
The sports car looked a mess when it returned to the ground.
Two decades in the open had badly affected the paintwork of the sports car.
The question now, though, is what will happen to it now that it’s been removed.
What the future holds for the Japanese sports car
The dealership teased that this wasn’t the end for the car.
Alongside the videos they posted, Mutiara Motors said:
“This is not your end, it’s your beginning.”
That has led people to speculate that they may restore the car, or sell it on to someone who can.
The Instagram reel suggested that the car will also be replaced by another atop the roof.
Which car will take its place, however, isn’t clear; perhaps the new version of the Toyota?
The Mark IV Toyota Supra, which this is, was produced from 1994 to 1998 in North America.
Power came from a 3.0-liter inline-six, as well as a twin-turbocharged version of that engine.
It remains a popular sports car, and hopefully, the future for this particular Supra is a bright one.
Toyota Supra timeline
1978 – The Supra name debuts in Japan as the Celica XX and globally as the Celica Supra, starting as a lengthened Celica equipped with a 2.6-liter inline-six engine
1981 – Toyota introduces the second-generation A60 model. Updates the exterior with aggressive styling and pop-up headlights while adding a more potent 2.8-liter engine
1986 – The third-generation A70 launches, marking the pivotal moment when the Supra finally separates from the Celica to become its own standalone rear-wheel-drive sports car
1987 – The very first factory turbocharged Supra models hit the mass market. Significantly boosts horsepower and shifts the vehicle’s focus heavily toward high performance
1993 – The fourth-generation A80 arrives with a sleek new aerodynamic body design and introduces the remarkably durable and legendary 2JZ twin-turbo inline-six engine
2001 – The Mk4 Supra achieves massive mainstream pop-culture fame and becomes a global tuner icon after starring as the hero car in the hit movie The Fast and the Furious
2002 – Toyota officially ceases worldwide production of the Supra, citing a declining sports car market and increasingly strict global emission standards
2019 – Following a 17-year hiatus, the fifth-generation GR Supra returns to the market as a co-developed project with BMW
2026 – Production of the fifth-generation GR Supra formally concludes in March. Wraps up the modern era of this highly celebrated Japanese automotive legend
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Henry joined the Supercar Blondie team in February 2025, and since then has covered a wide array of topics ranging from EVs, American barn finds, and the odd Cold War jet. He’s combined his passion for cars with his keen interest in motorsport and his side hustle as a volunteer steam locomotive fireman at a heritage steam railway.
