Alan Jones 1987 Toyota 87c Launch May 2026

: The 87C debuted at the Suzuka 500 km, where Alan Jones and Geoff Lees secured a third-place finish.

The 87C was an evolution of previous Dome-built designs, featuring several technical advancements aimed at competing with dominant European marques like Porsche and Jaguar. ALAN JONES 1987 TOYOTA 87C LAUNCH

: The highlight of the season for Jones was a victory at the Fuji 1000 km in May. Alongside Lees and Masanori Sekiya, Jones won in torrential rain—a race he later recalled as "surviving the chaos" on a track that didn't drain properly. : The 87C debuted at the Suzuka 500

The launch of the in 1987 marked a significant step in Toyota's increased commitment to international sports car racing, headlined by the high-profile signing of former Formula 1 World Champion Alan Jones . The Machine: Toyota 87C Alongside Lees and Masanori Sekiya, Jones won in