Drivetrain
Chassis
Body
Five-Time IMSA GTP Winning Toyota AAR Eagle HF89
Dan Gurney's All American Racers (AAR) was no stranger to building fast cars. By the late 1980s, Gurney had already made his mark in open-wheel and sports car racing, and Toyota was hungry for wins in IMSA. After dominating the GT-class with factory-backed Celicas, AAR and Toyota took the next step, building a top-tier prototype to take on Jaguar, Nissan, and Porsche in the brutal IMSA GTP series. Enter the Eagle HF89, the first all-American prototype designed for Toyota's push to the front. AAR's Ron Hopkins and aerodynamics expert, Hiro Fujimori, engineered a ground-effects machine that leveraged Toyota's compact, turbocharged inline-four. Lighter than the big V6-powered Jaguars and Nissans, the HF89 had the potential to be a giant killer.
Assigned to Juan Manuel Fangio II, nephew of the legendary five-time F1 champion, the car showed raw speed early on but struggled with reliability. AAR spent the offseason refining the cooling and aero, and when the 1990 season resumed, the hard work paid off. At Heartland Park in Topeka, Kansas, Fangio put the car on pole position and never looked back, delivering Toyota's first-ever IMSA GTP win. He followed that up with victories at Sears Point, San Antonio, and Del Mar, finishing runner-up in the championship behind Nissan's Geoff Brabham. In 1991, Fangio opened the season with another win at Watkins Glen before AAR's new Mk III car took over. The HF89 was then handed off to Rocky Moran to finish out its racing career.
The HF89 is a true ground-effects prototype, built around an ultra-rigid aluminum monocoque with a honeycomb core for strength. The carbon-composite body is sculpted for maximum downforce, featuring front dive planes, cooling ducts, and a towering dual-plane rear wing. Its double-wishbone suspension with outboard coil-over dampers keeps the car planted at high speed, while four-wheel hydraulic disc brakes provide serious stopping power. The car rides on lightweight 18-inch BBS center-lock wheels, with two fresh sets included alongside the original race wheels.
Under the skin, the Eagle HF89 is powered by a 2,140cc turbocharged DOHC inline-four, developed from Toyota's GTO-class Celica program. Thanks to Nippon Denso fuel injection and a revised ECU, it now pushes 680 horsepower at 8,500 rpm, all routed through a Hewland five-speed manual gearbox. Despite its small displacement, this engine made the HF89 a formidable opponent. The car's lower weight and sharp aerodynamics allowed it to punch above its class, especially on technical circuits where power-to-weight ratio mattered more than brute force.
After being retired, Dennis Aase, a veteran AAR Toyota racer, acquired 89T004 and restored it to its Topeka-winning livery. It spent time as a display piece at the Museo Fangio in Argentina before being acquired by its current owner in 2015. Canepa was then tasked with a full-blown restoration, sparing no expense to return the car to race-ready form. Over 3,500 hours and more than $800,000 were invested, fully rebuilding the chassis, engine, and electronics. The result? A vintage racer that's as competitive today as it was in its prime.
The car made its historic racing debut in 2016 at the Rolex Monterey Pre-Reunion, followed by appearances at Sonoma, the Rolex Reunion (2017 & 2018), and other top-tier vintage events. And with current FIA papers, it's eligible for international Group C vintage racing.
The AAR-Toyota Eagle HF89 represents a pivotal moment in Toyota's motorsports history—a car that proved the Japanese manufacturer could win at the highest levels of prototype racing. It was also a highlight of Dan Gurney's AAR program, showing that an American-built, small-displacement prototype could take on the best in the world. With five race wins, a championship runner-up finish, and a meticulous restoration, Chassis 89T004 isn't just an important piece of IMSA history…it's a turnkey race car, ready to hit the track and compete once again.
Key Highlights
* Five-Time IMSA GTP Winner
* Driven by Juan Manual Fangio II
* Turbocharged 2,140cc Toyota Inline-Four
* Nippon Denso Fuel Injection
* Custom Life Racing ECU
* Hewland Five-Speed Manual Transaxle
* White/Yellow/Orange/Red Livery
* Racing Seat Trimmed in Black Cloth
* Staggered-Width 18" BBS Wheels
* AP Racing Slotted & Ventilated Brakes
* Penske Adjustable Coilover Shocks
* Restored by Canepa Motorsports in 2016
* FIA Historic Technical Passport
1990 Toyota AAR Eagle HF89
1990 Toyota AAR Eagle HF89
Highlights
- Five-Time IMSA GTP Winner
- Driven by Juan Manual Fangio II
- Turbocharged 2,140cc Toyota Inline-Four
- Nippon Denso Fuel Injection
- Custom Life Racing ECU
- Hewland Five-Speed Manual Transaxle
- White/Yellow/Orange/Red Livery
- Racing Seat Trimmed in Black Cloth
- Staggered-Width 18" BBS Wheels
- AP Racing Slotted & Ventilated Brakes
- Penske Adjustable Coilover Shocks
- Restored by Canepa Motorsports in 2016
- FIA Historic Technical Passport
Specs
- Stock
- 138003
- Vin
- 89T004
- Engine Size
- Turbocharged 2,140cc Inline Four
- Transmission Type
- 5 Speed Manual
- Body Color
- White
- Interior Color
- Natural
Description
Dan Gurney's All American Racers (AAR) was no stranger to building fast cars. By the late 1980s, Gurney had already made his mark in open-wheel and sports car racing, and Toyota was hungry for wins in IMSA. After dominating the GT-class with factory-backed Celicas, AAR and Toyota took the next step, building a top-tier prototype to take on Jaguar, Nissan, and Porsche in the brutal IMSA GTP series. Enter the Eagle HF89, the first all-American prototype designed for Toyota's push to the front. AAR's Ron Hopkins and aerodynamics expert, Hiro Fujimori, engineered a ground-effects machine that leveraged Toyota's compact, turbocharged inline-four. Lighter than the big V6-powered Jaguars and Nissans, the HF89 had the potential to be a giant killer.
Assigned to Juan Manuel Fangio II, nephew of the legendary five-time F1 champion, the car showed raw speed early on but struggled with reliability. AAR spent the offseason refining the cooling and aero, and when the 1990 season resumed, the hard work paid off. At Heartland Park in Topeka, Kansas, Fangio put the car on pole position and never looked back, delivering Toyota's first-ever IMSA GTP win. He followed that up with victories at Sears Point, San Antonio, and Del Mar, finishing runner-up in the championship behind Nissan's Geoff Brabham. In 1991, Fangio opened the season with another win at Watkins Glen before AAR's new Mk III car took over. The HF89 was then handed off to Rocky Moran to finish out its racing career.
The HF89 is a true ground-effects prototype, built around an ultra-rigid aluminum monocoque with a honeycomb core for strength. The carbon-composite body is sculpted for maximum downforce, featuring front dive planes, cooling ducts, and a towering dual-plane rear wing. Its double-wishbone suspension with outboard coil-over dampers keeps the car planted at high speed, while four-wheel hydraulic disc brakes provide serious stopping power. The car rides on lightweight 18-inch BBS center-lock wheels, with two fresh sets included alongside the original race wheels.
Under the skin, the Eagle HF89 is powered by a 2,140cc turbocharged DOHC inline-four, developed from Toyota's GTO-class Celica program. Thanks to Nippon Denso fuel injection and a revised ECU, it now pushes 680 horsepower at 8,500 rpm, all routed through a Hewland five-speed manual gearbox. Despite its small displacement, this engine made the HF89 a formidable opponent. The car's lower weight and sharp aerodynamics allowed it to punch above its class, especially on technical circuits where power-to-weight ratio mattered more than brute force.
After being retired, Dennis Aase, a veteran AAR Toyota racer, acquired 89T004 and restored it to its Topeka-winning livery. It spent time as a display piece at the Museo Fangio in Argentina before being acquired by its current owner in 2015. Canepa was then tasked with a full-blown restoration, sparing no expense to return the car to race-ready form. Over 3,500 hours and more than $800,000 were invested, fully rebuilding the chassis, engine, and electronics. The result? A vintage racer that's as competitive today as it was in its prime.
The car made its historic racing debut in 2016 at the Rolex Monterey Pre-Reunion, followed by appearances at Sonoma, the Rolex Reunion (2017 & 2018), and other top-tier vintage events. And with current FIA papers, it's eligible for international Group C vintage racing.
The AAR-Toyota Eagle HF89 represents a pivotal moment in Toyota's motorsports history—a car that proved the Japanese manufacturer could win at the highest levels of prototype racing. It was also a highlight of Dan Gurney's AAR program, showing that an American-built, small-displacement prototype could take on the best in the world. With five race wins, a championship runner-up finish, and a meticulous restoration, Chassis 89T004 isn't just an important piece of IMSA history…it's a turnkey race car, ready to hit the track and compete once again.
Key Highlights
* Five-Time IMSA GTP Winner
* Driven by Juan Manual Fangio II
* Turbocharged 2,140cc Toyota Inline-Four
* Nippon Denso Fuel Injection
* Custom Life Racing ECU
* Hewland Five-Speed Manual Transaxle
* White/Yellow/Orange/Red Livery
* Racing Seat Trimmed in Black Cloth
* Staggered-Width 18" BBS Wheels
* AP Racing Slotted & Ventilated Brakes
* Penske Adjustable Coilover Shocks
* Restored by Canepa Motorsports in 2016
* FIA Historic Technical Passport
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$499.00 Dealer Administrative Charge is not included in advertised price. All prices and offers are before state, city and county tax, tag, title and license fees. Out of state buyers are responsible for all state, county, city taxes and fees, as well as title/registration fees in the state that the vehicle will be registered. Dealer not responsible for errors and omissions; all offers subject to change without notice, please confirm listings with dealer.
Please note: Your vehicle may require Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) verification and/or safety and emissions inspections to transfer ownership and register the Vehicle in the declared State of residence. In most States, such requirements are dependent on the age of the vehicle which varies State by State. We recommend as part of the buying process that you check with your local DMV office to ensure compliance with your declared State of residence’s titling and registration requirements.