*** Interested parties should note, this vehicle was subject to a CAT C insurance loss in 08/2017 ***
Highlights
- Presentable MR2 rarity that is ready to use
- Well kept interior in fully working condition
- MOT to August 2025
- Regularly serviced with good history file
- Recent new shock absorbers and radiator
The Appeal
In the early 1990s, whilst other manufacturers were chasing the simple two-seater format rebooted by the MX5, Toyota forged its own path. With the second-generation MR2, they conceived a mid-engined, mini-Ferrari.
Channelling some of the style of Panther’s stillborn Solo project with heavy influences from Maranello’s 328 delivered a car that was quite unlike anything else available at the time. That it was engaging and agile like the original MR2 and built exceptionally well certainly helped its case. Sales were never strong because those MX5 clones overly tempted buyers.
Today, the rare survivors have a very strong following. Likely, they’ll appreciate this 1993 car. It is the desirable European-market GTi-16 with the 160bhp version of Toyota’s twin-cam 2L engine. Looking attractive in mid-blue metallic, it is an enthusiast-owned car with a well-kept interior. We are told that everything works correctly, and the car runs well.
It has been regularly serviced and the shock absorbers and radiator were recently replaced. It comes to market with MOT to August 2025.
History and Paperwork
- Registered on 26th May 1993
- Nine registered keepers
- Current keeper since February 20225
- The seller tells us that he acquired the car in 2021
- 2 keys and an alarm fob as shown
- V5C in current keeper’s name
- Old MOT certificates
- Factory handbooks
- Service book with multiple stamps as shown
- Various invoices as shown in photos
- MOT to 1st August 2025 with minor advisories
- 150,076 miles on MOT test and now showing 150,265 miles in photos
The Condition
- Mid-blue metallic paintwork in fair condition for age and mileage
- Evidence of older repair work following accident damage
- Bodywork appears largely well-kept with some points to note in photos
- This includes a slightly misaligned driver’s door with a dent to the edge
- There is also an area of damage to the nearside of the front spoiler
- Fitted with five-spoke factory alloys in fair condition with some tarnish to note
- Some of the centre caps are not present
- Underside has points for buyers to note in photos
- Sills have been repaired and repainted in black as shown
- Grey fabric interior in good, well-kept condition with only very light wear for age
- Dashboard, door cards, headlining and switchgear all in good order
- Carpets remain well-kept through cabin and boot
- Cabin carpets are protected with fitted over mats showing light wear
- Supplied with space saver steel spare wheel and Kenwood stereo
- Features include glass sunroof
- Vendor reports that all interior features work correctly
- No reported faults with electrics, lighting, switchgear or dials
The Mechanics
- 1,998cc twin cam 160bhp 16V Toyota engine
- 5spd manual gearbox
- Recent new shock absorbers
- New radiator recently fitted
- Serviced twice since vendor acquired car in 2021
- No reported running or driving issues
- Minor advisories to note on current MOT
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