1996 Toyota Soarer UZZ31 4.0GT-L V8, Pearl White, Pillarless Hardtop Coupe, Digital Dash, Air Suspension
1UZ-FE 4.0L V8, 4-Speed Automatic, 2-Door Coupe, RWD, 5 Seats.
Description / Overview
The Z30 Toyota Soarer is the car Lexus sold as the SC400 in export markets, and the 4.0GT-L sits at the top of the Japanese domestic range. Powered by Toyota's bulletproof 1UZ-FE 4.0-litre naturally aspirated V8, wrapped in a pillarless hardtop coupe body with air suspension, electronically modulated damping, and one of the most futuristic digital dashboards ever fitted to a production car, the Soarer was Toyota's flagship personal luxury coupe for good reason.
This example presents well in Pearl White over a dark charcoal velour interior with extensive burl walnut wood-grain trim. The paint retains good gloss with a clean, presentable finish across all panels. Headlights show mild age-related hazing, and there are minor scuffs on the bumpers and lower body, but the panels are straight with no visible dents or rust. The body lines flow cleanly from the integrated headlights through the pillarless greenhouse to the full-width rear tail light bar, a design that still looks elegant three decades on. The factory badges are all intact, with "4.0GT-L" on both front fenders, "SOARER" script on the boot, and a "V8" badge on the front wing.
Under the bonnet, the 1UZ-FE V8 presents in clean, unmolested condition. The factory intake, exhaust, and ancillaries all appear original. The interior is in good order, with dark velour seats showing honest age wear but no rips or tears, and the walnut trim running through the doors, centre console, and dashboard. The wood-grain finish does show some lacquer deterioration and peeling, which is common on these cars. The signature fully digital instrument cluster is illuminated and functional, displaying the speedometer, tachometer bar graph, gear position indicator, and vehicle information readouts. The cabin features Toyota's TEMS electronically adjustable suspension, height-adjustable air suspension, traction control, and ECT transmission mode selection for Power and Normal driving modes.
The Japanese service record book included with the car shows multiple stamped entries from Tokyo-area dealers, providing a traceable maintenance history from its time in Japan. A Lexus SC400/SC300 owner's manual is also included. The car was compliance-plated in Australia in July 2007. Aftermarket Drift R 5-spoke alloy wheels replace the factory items, fitted with Kumho tyres showing moderate remaining tread.
The Soarer V8 has been quietly appreciating as JDM collectors recognise the quality and engineering Toyota poured into this platform. Clean 4.0GT-L examples are becoming harder to find, and the combination of the 1UZ V8, digital dash, and pillarless hardtop body makes this one of the most distinctive Japanese grand tourers of the 1990s.
Features
* 1UZ-FE 4.0L naturally aspirated V8
* 4-speed automatic with ECT Power/Normal modes
* TEMS electronically modulated suspension (Sport/Normal)
* Height-adjustable air suspension (Normal/High)
* Traction control (TRAC)
* Fully digital instrument cluster with bar-graph tachometer
* Pillarless hardtop coupe body
* Burl walnut wood-grain interior trim throughout
* Dark charcoal velour upholstery
* Factory cruise control
* Electric folding mirrors
* Power windows with auto-down
* Aftermarket Drift R 5-spoke alloy wheels (17-inch)
* Kumho tyres
* Toyota key
* Lexus SC400/SC300 owner's manual
* Japanese service record book with multiple dealer stamps
* Toyota document wallet with paperwork
* Compliance: July 2007, Luxury and Performance Vehicles
Condition Notes
* Walnut wood-grain trim shows lacquer deterioration and peeling on centre console and shifter surround
* Headlights mildly hazed
* Rear lamp bulb failure indicated on digital dash
Specifications
Year: 1996
Make/Model: Toyota Soarer UZZ31 4.0GT-L
Body: 2-Door Coupe
Engine: 1UZ-FE 4.0L V8 (Engine No. 1UZ0614273)
Transmission: 4-Speed Automatic
Drive: RWD
Colour: Pearl White
Seats: 5
Compliance: July 2007
VIN: 6U900UZZ310011110
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Location of item: 4-10 Keon Parade, Thomastown, VIC, Australia
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