[Nick S.]

Well after being a mk3 owner for 12 years, I finally let go. This car has been like my kid when I bought her chassis with no engine, transmission, interior, missing body pieces etc… Eventhough clean title, I saved her from getting sent to the junkyard the next week which was the previous owners plan so he could focus on his MKIV and other Toyotas.

So I met a few people along the way including the major force behind it all Mike Urbano. Without him, my dreams of going as far as I have with my car would have never been possible. With his incredible knowledge of Toyotas and ability to make things happened, the 2jz was dropped into my car after dealing with the 7m for 5 years.

I owe as far as I have come to Mike. He was the spark that set me off! Unfortuynatly Mike’s spark blew out on June 1st 2005 and since then I really wanted to prove my car could go as far as we had dicussed (Magazines, shows, trophies, sponsorships etc.). I put the ball in motion after his death, and it ended up a snowball down a mountain. It grew in every way. Power, noteriety, and looks:

I have met amazing people along the way. Meeting up with people here in SoCal almost every weekend, to people in Texas, NorCal, numerous trips to Supras Invade Las Vegas, setting up a meet with the UK guys at the Nurburgring Germany in 2006 and Japan in 2009, all of which I can call my friends now.

There is sooooo much history and a plethora of pics/videos I wish I could post and upload all here, but my photobucket has a limit and the search button should satisfy most peoples needs. I just spent a good two hours going through all the pictures collected since 1999 and what an amazing journey. Today the journey ended. It was bittersweet. Jill lost it. She LOVED my car. It’s part of the reason we’re together and why she got her Supra too. Even the transporter today loved it! And I hope the new owner out in the MidWest enjoys it just as much as I did.

I wish the best to everyone else in their mk3 ventures and hope everyone reaches at least a few goals they strive for. I was lucky enough to have accomplished everything I ever wanted with this car! I would like to say thanks to the entire Mk3 community for everynoes kind words, enthusiasm and help over the years. A great group of people here I won’t soon forget.

 

[Nick S.]

reserved

 

[audi2nr]

wow! sorry to hear about you loss. that was for sure one of the sickest mk3's out there. so the big question is whats next? cause there's always something else.... haha

 

[bassjunkiens5]

That has to be rough. I know what it was like when I watched my 95 drive off by an ungrateful new owner. I can only imagine with everything you have in it. But maybe the sense of completion helps?

 

[xms]

Ooo man I think my heart just drop nick, I loved that car of your

 

[Nick S.]

That has to be rough. I know what it was like when I watched my 95 drive off by an ungrateful new owner. I can only imagine with everything you have in it. But maybe the sense of completion helps?

Yup, it does help. But yeah it still hurts. :tear:

 

[HotSoup]

man, I dont know what to say. Unfortunately I will probably be in the same boat next spring. I lost my job and honestly dont want to do what I went to school for anymore so I am going to put myself back through 2 more years of college and something will have to give, unfortunately it will be my Supra.......makes me sad to even think about it.

Jason

 

[benzo555]

Very nice Nick. Your MK3 is definitely legend status on here. Any future plans?

 

[matt666]

Such a sad picture. I don't know how you did it. With so much passion into something so amazing, i don't think i could let it go. Then again, change is: for the better.

What an inspiring car.

 

[Supra NA-T]

Wow that sucks that you sold it, You'r car was my inspiration to get one and I only wish mine can be as half as good as your's was.

 

[Fonz87]

where in the midwest is this car going ??

 

[syntax_error234]

now do it again

 

[mjrsplat]

so what's next? mk4 supra? sc300 build? 2jz swapped tacoma? after letting go of such a legendary vehicle, surely you have something else up your sleeve.

 

[honestabe]

Who's the new owner and are they already on the forums? I hope for the sake of the Supra that they are. I hope you stay in the community Nick, you built a rolling piece of art that did well for promoting the Supra community (especially the MKIII community).

 

[crisco3]

Damn I hate to see that car change hands. My favorite MKIII by far. I hope the new owner will enjoy it and take care of it as well as you did!

 

[Aku]

While I am sad to see it leave I am happy for you Nick because now you can move on to your other plans. Plus I look at it this way, the car left on good terms(running ok, not wrecked etc.) No matter who gets it, it will always be "Nick's MK3" to me.:rockon:

 

[SupraTTR]

I wonder if it's coming to MN?

 

[7mgte is a pos]

I wonder if it's coming to MN?

Wisconsin

 

[JillA70]

<3

Stop it... Its making me cry.... Again. :crying:

 

[SupraTrey]

Wow. I always knew it was on the "market" but never thought it would happen. Best wishes Nick and you know I will be calling ya when I am in SoCal next.....