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Highlights

  • A compact, economic but sporty modern classic
  • Early, 2nd generation T-Bar spec, with leather seats and door cards
  • Highly sympathetic restoration over the past two years

The Appeal

The Toyota MR2 is rapidly becoming a modern classic for the sports crowd, with its compact lines and Ferrari-style cues making for an impressive looker, while remaining economic and reliable. Plus, it has pop-up headlights, and everyone loves pop-up headlights!
This particular example is in excellent stead, having had plenty of work done both inside and out to bring it to collector’s condition, and is a great way to experience the type at its best. If you aren’t already an MR2 convert, you will be after this one.




The History and Paperwork

  • Delivered new in Super White with Black Leather interior
  • Original sales order and invoice
  • Continuously maintained with service records on file
  • Only four former owners from new
  • MOT valid until 05/09/2023
  • Original handbook and sales invoice
  • Impressive service, invoice and maintenance record
  • Extensive work done in past two years with invoices included



The Interior

  • Impressive and correct black leather interior
  • Highly original throughout
  • Seats professionally re-covered by specialists in Nappa leather
  • Carpets in excellent condition with no signs of wear
  • Clean condition throughout
  • Boot shows no signs of damage
  • Footwells in excellent condition
  • We’re informed that all features are working correctly
  • Spare wheel and tool kit included




The Exterior 

  • Good, clean paintwork with no major signs of wear
  • No visible chips to glass or lenses
  • Outer sills near-seamlessly replaced
  • Inner wheel arches restored and coated
  • Paintwork in excellent order throughout
  • We’re informed that the underside is in very good order
  • New Toyo tyres with refurbished alloys
  • New suspension struts and coil springs




The Mechanics 

  • Good, clean engine bay with no signs of corrosion or leaks reported
  • We’re informed of no operation faults by the owner
  • Car is in ready-to-run condition 
  • Extensive mechanical work carried out in the past two years including:
  • Replaced front top-mounts
  • New handbrake cables
  • New timing belt with tensioner and water pump
  • New auxiliary belt
  • Replaced rocker-cover gasket
  • New Denso Iridium spark plugs and HT leads
  • Replaced air filters




Summary

The MR2 is only going to become more desirable as time goes on. These nifty motors balance everything you’d want in a daily driver while maintaining a surprising amount of power under the hood. Plus, it has those pop-up headlights!
If you haven’t had the pleasure of driving one, this is your perfect opportunity. The moment you fire up the car, it’ll likely start a long-term love affair. 

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Vehicle specification
  • Year 1991
  • Make Toyota
  • Model MR2 2.0GT TBAR
  • Colour White
  • Odometer 70,139 Miles
  • Engine size 1998
Listing Details
  • Seller Type Private
  • Town Winchester
  • Location Hampshire
  • Country United Kingdom

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