Toyota Supra

1978 to 1981 · Coupe

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Shifty Estimate

$7,800

Low confidence · $6K to $10K

Median · 12 mo: $7,800
Sales · 12 mo: 3
Original MSRP: $9,588Down 19% since new

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Sold$9,151 · Bring a Trailer · Oct 2026

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Every recorded 1978 Toyota Supra sale, by date and price

Oct 2026 · Bring a Trailer

$9,151 · 8,000 mi · White

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10 sales · 2 unsoldmedian $7.8kupdated Oct 2026

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The newest 1978 Toyota Supra sales with photographs

Sold $7,800

1979 · Red Metallic · 3,000 mi

May 20, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Sold $19,250

1980 · White · 64,000 mi

Jul 9, 2022 · Bring a Trailer

Sold $12,252

1979 · Copper · 45,000 mi

Mar 21, 2022 · Bring a Trailer

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Specifications

Engine: Inline-6, 2.6L
Power: 110 hp
Torque: 145 lb-ft
0 to 60: 9.8 s
Top speed: 109 mph
Transmission: Manual
Drivetrain: RWD
Original MSRP: $9,588

Common questions

How much does a Toyota Supra cost?

A 1978 Toyota Supra cost $9,588 new. Over the past 12 months, 3 have sold publicly at a median of $7,800. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $7,800. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $5,850 to $9,750, depending on mileage, color, and history.

What is a 1978 Toyota Supra worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $7,800. We rate confidence low: 3 public sales in a year is not enough to be firm, and the honest range is wide. Treat it as a starting point, not a valuation.

How many Toyota Supra have sold?

Shifty has 10 public sales of the Toyota Supra on file. The earliest was on Mar 9, 2018.

What has a Toyota Supra sold for at auction?

The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:

$9,151Oct 25, 2026White · 8,000 mi
$4,700Aug 30, 2026Taupe Gray · 11,000 mi
$7,800May 20, 2026Red Metallic · 3,000 mi

About the 1978 Toyota Supra

The first-generation Supra emerged as Toyota's answer to the growing GT market, splitting from the Celica line to establish its own identity. Built on the Celica platform but stretched 5 inches for better proportions, the A40/A50 Supra featured Toyota's silky 2.6-liter 4M-E inline-six producing 110 hp, paired with either a 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic. What set it apart was the attention to refinement, independent rear suspension, power steering, and a surprisingly luxurious interior that rivaled European GTs at half the price. The distinctive fastback silhouette and integrated rear spoiler gave it genuine presence on the road. While not particularly quick by today's standards, these early Supras represent the foundation of Toyota's sports car ambitions and are increasingly sought after by collectors who appreciate their honest engineering and growing rarity. Clean examples are becoming harder to find as enthusiasts recognize their significance in Toyota's performance lineage.