Highlights
- Unmodified, clean example of Toyota's iconic mid-engine coupe
- Cherished within one family for the last twenty years and garaged stored for fifteen of those twenty years
- Advisory-free MOT until 17th July 2026
The Appeal
The Toyota MR2 offers one of the most accessible and enjoyable mid-engine sports car experiences available to driving enthusiasts. This second-generation model (SW20) offered impressive handling characteristics and performance that punched well above its weight class, earning it a devoted following among driving enthusiasts.
This 1996 example stands out for its long-term family ownership, having been cherished within the same family for two decades and garage-stored for much of that time. As an unmodified example that has been well-preserved, this is a rare car indeed in today's market, while and advisory-free MOT confirms it is ready to go.
The vendor summarises:
"Smooth to drive, and mechanically sound. I especially like driving it on a summer's day with the T-bar down. A great investment opportunity or weekend car for any enthusiast looking for a clean, unmodified example of Toyota's iconic mid-engine coupe."
This 1996 example stands out for its long-term family ownership, having been cherished within the same family for two decades and garage-stored for much of that time. As an unmodified example that has been well-preserved, this is a rare car indeed in today's market, while and advisory-free MOT confirms it is ready to go.
The vendor summarises:
"Smooth to drive, and mechanically sound. I especially like driving it on a summer's day with the T-bar down. A great investment opportunity or weekend car for any enthusiast looking for a clean, unmodified example of Toyota's iconic mid-engine coupe."
History and Paperwork
- First registered on 30/09/1996
- Cherished within one family for the last 20 years
- Stored in a garage for 15 of those 20 years
- Cam belt was replaced when the seller's step-father purchased it (approximately 10,000 miles ago)
- MOT until 17th July 2026
- 44,744 miles indicated
The vendor says:
"Unfortunately, the service history book was lost sometime ago when my step-father (who I bought it from passed away. I know he ensured it was serviced regularly, and he did replace the cam belt when he purchased it (approx 10k miles), but I have no hard evidence of that. I have a screenshot from my local garage who have carried out the MOTs and services over the past 9 years."
"Unfortunately, the service history book was lost sometime ago when my step-father (who I bought it from passed away. I know he ensured it was serviced regularly, and he did replace the cam belt when he purchased it (approx 10k miles), but I have no hard evidence of that. I have a screenshot from my local garage who have carried out the MOTs and services over the past 9 years."
Service records from local garage over the past nine years:
- 23,934 miles on 03/06/2016
- 33,061 miles on 04/06/2018
- 44,456 miles on 04/11/2022
The Condition
- Unmodified, clean example of Toyota's iconic mid-engine coupe
- Bodywork presents in particularly smart condition for its age
- Glossy red paintwork with very little wear apparent besides small imperfections (photographed)
- The alloy wheels show some light signs of age
- Targa roof sections reportedly seal correctly and detach as they should
- Interior presents well, including all instruments and switchgear
- Minor corrosion on radiator and a strut underneath the car; latest MOT did not report any issues related to this
- All 4 original alloys plus a full car cover are included in the sale
The Mechanics
- 2.0-litre 16v twin-cam four-cylinder engine
- Five-speed manual transmission
- Engine starts and runs well, and the car drives smoothly according to the vendor
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