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Old 02-28-2020, 09:29 AM   #14
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Originally Posted by beltax90 View Post
Dude was just in Orange County meeting 86 owners 2 weeks ago:

https://www.instagram.com/p/B8vZD6On7nA/

https://www.instagram.com/p/B8vLnD3FDCs/

https://www.instagram.com/p/B8vXxsoHVYk/

practically revived the affordable and fun sports car market and built a super popular, customizable, perfect driver's car.

dudes pretty awesome
Yup! I was there as well! He & Fukumoto-san enjoyed seeing all the 86 & Supra making the meet.

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Originally Posted by PREDATOR786 View Post
From what I've read and seen online, he is an enthusiast that goes the extra mile, which is why he delayed his retirement to be Chief Engineer of the GR Supra as well.
He actually retired... while Supra was in development. So how is he still working? Toyota made a “contract” w him. So technically, he’s not full Toyota employee anymore lol
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