For $4,999, Que Sera, Sera, Sera
Toyota’s JDM EXY10, better known as the Sera, was named after the French word for will be . Today’s Nice Price or Crack Pipe Sera will be a rare sight here in the US, and it will be a freakin’ challenge to get registered here. But, the biggest question will be, all things considered, does it cost too much?
Have you ever seen an the Fire Department use a hydraulic jaws of life to cut up a car, it’s pretty impressive how quickly they can peel back the lid like Popeye’s can of spinach. That probably wasn’t the tool of choice in the creation of yesterday’s custom 1989 Taurus SHO pickup. but the conversion sure breathed ...
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First MOT
I took the Sera for an MOT today. Basically I wanted to see if anything came up which would mean that ultimately the project wasn’t worth pursuing due to extremely costly or things which were impossible to repair. I wasn’t expecting it to pass, but I got a few more failures than I was expecting!
RBT Service Brake Efficiency: 45% Failed
RBT Park Brake Efficiency: 0% Failed
Nearside windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively
Offside windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively
Nearside registration plate lamp not working
Offshore registration plate lamp not working
Offside front brake disc contaminated by oil
Nearside rear tyre has a bulge ...
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Base vehicle [ edit ]
As it was released with only one engine and body type there is technically only one model of the Toyota Sera EXY10. However major option choices such as transmission, brakes, cold climate and sound-system meant that there were a number of different factory packages. Furthermore, Toyota itself produced three versions (known as ‘Phases’) over its production life with specific characteristics (such as interior trim), although variations between the three are largely cosmetic. It was exclusive to Japanese Toyota retail sales channels Toyota Corolla Store . as an alternative to the Toyota MR2. which was exclusive to Toyota Vista Store .
A total of 15,852 units ...
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Curbside Classic: Toyota Sera – Wings Don’t Make It Fly
August 8, 2011
There are many cars that are essentially defined by a singular feature: the DeLorean with its stainless steel body panels; the bubble canopy of the Messerschmitt; the gas tank location on a Ford Pinto. Perhaps one of the lessor known examples would be the Toyota Sera, with its trick doors. Just don’t call them scissor, gullwing or Lambo style doors, as any Sera owner is sure to set you straight; they are butterfly doors, just like on a McLaren F1. But that’s where any comparison to that car ends. In the words of Bill Clinton: “You can put wings on a pig, but you don’t make it an eagle”
Hinged on the A-panel, ...
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Wednesday, May 05, 2010
FULL REVIEW: Toyota SERA (1990 to 95)
FULL REVIEW: MODERN CLASSIC. Toyota SERA 1.5(A) 1990 to 1995.
In this blog entry, I’m covering one of my Childhood’s favourite car. It is no other than the GULL WINGED Toyota Sera 1.5(A). I was only 11 years old when first I saw the SERA in KL International Motorshow 1990. It was a LOVE AT 1st SIGHT back then as I marvelled at the Special Open upwards DOOR. Hence, I told myself, QUE SERA SERA, I WILL OWN YOU SOMEDAY.
The SERA’s produced strictly for Japan Domestic Market (JDM), though few units were exported to Malaysia by Grey Importers.
The Toyota Sera is a fantastic concept car by Toyota. with 15852 units ...
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Rare Japan import — Toyota Sera — gullwing doors
£825 Norwich
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Ill consider realistic offers — needs to be gone asap, parked by Norwich international airport so you can fly in and collect.
tax runs out end of november.
Have been dicked about by people this was supposed to be sold 3 weeks ago.
Rare Phase 1 Toyota Sera Japanese Import
Please note whilst this a rare Japanese import, most parts are easily available at motor stores due to similar parts it shares with the Toyota Starlet.
The car is a H reg 1990 model, there was less than 16,000 Sera’s were built.
The car comes with Butterfly / dihedral doors as standard which ...
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Post by purcyp on Dec 5, 2013 11:39:31 GMT
Automatic
1.5 5EFE engine
mileage 108,000
location Christchurch Dorset UK
contact purcypurcell@live.co.uk
16/12/13
V5C has come through 7 owners reg in UK 2005
more pictured added
4/12/13 *Exhaust work complete! no more blowy noisy exhaust
*price reduction to £2000
Reason for sale: my health doesnt allow me to take this on and restore to former glory also need more boot space
Extremely rare Toyota Sera Phase 1 1991 model automatic.
Took on as a small project, the drivers side wing requires replacing and I have one but not in the correct colour
MOT and Tax till February 2014 and is perfectly road legal to drive away.
Boot struts will ...
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