Highlights
- Documented 56,400 miles from new
- Only five keepers with current one since 2022
- Always dry stored when not in use
- Sought-after improved Rev 2 car with better handling
- Reported to be in standard factory specification throughout
- Recent brake caliper overhaul and alternator rebuild
- Stamped service book and supporting history file
- All roof panels, bags and associated parts present and complete
- MOT valid until April 2027 with no advisories
The Appeal
The SW20 MR2 was Toyota’s difficult second album. The original AW11 MR2 was so good that offering something even better was a challenged. Toyota solved the problem by looking to Maranello and offering buyers a mid-engined marvel with supercar looks and everyday, real-world dependability.
The Rev 2, colloquially know as the ‘lifesaver spec,’ arrived in 1993 and is the version you want because tweaks to the suspension geometry cured the original’s tendency for snap oversteer. This white GT-i16 1993 car’s 15in alloys and more aggressive bumpers and spoilers identifies it as one of those desirable Rev 2 cars. It is one of the nicest we’ve seen in a long while, reportedly factory standard and with just 55,400 miles amassed by its handful of keepers. Inside and out this T-Bar car looks far younger than its 33 years and a potential show contender. We’re told that the car has been dry stored throughout its life when not in use. A fine example of these entertaining junior supercars.
The vendor says:
“All completely standard factory standard. Drives perfectly, no issues or faults. A very tidy original unmolested example.”
Key Information
- Mileage: 56,397 miles indicated (supported by stamped service book)
- Country of registration: United Kingdom
- Technical inspection status: MOT valid until 23rd April 2027 with no advisories
- Technical specs: 3S-GE 1,998cc four-cylinder petrol, five-speed manual
- Paperwork: Stamped service book, handbooks, wallet, club handbook, V5C, various invoices, 1 set of keys
Service history:
- 05/23 - c.52,000 miles - Finches
- 07/21 - 49,478 miles - JP Auto Diagnostics (including cambelt)
- 07/14 - 48,102 miles - The Garage
- 07/08 - 45,809 miles - RRG (including cambelt)
- 11/02 - 40,178 miles - Culver Macclesfield
- 11/00 - 35,917 miles - Culver Macclesfield
- 12/98 - 30,717 miles - Culver Macclesfield
- 02/97 - 24,460 miles - RRG Rochdale
- 10/95 - 18,005 miles - RRG Rochdale
- 02/95 - 12,539 miles - F Grange & Sons
- 05/94 - 6,530 miles - RRG Rochdale
- 08/93 - 497 miles - RRG Rochdale
- 01/93 - PDI - RRG Rochdale
The Detail
- Service history above including cambelt replaced in 2021
- Brake caliper overhaul during last winter with all calipers and carriers rebuilt
- Alternator rebuilt in 2023
- Vendor states the car drives well with no faults noted
- White paintwork in good order for a car of this age with Rev 2 spoilers abnd bumper
- Vendor describes exterior as being in very good order
- We are notified of two very small touch-ins on silver door strip and one on the roof
- Targa glass roof panels with well kept fittings as shown
- Five spoke 15in alloys in good order with some light tarnish and marks to note
- Fitted with quality Toyo tyres in good condition with Yokohama spare
- Underside as shown with no structural advisories on MOT
- Very well kept black leather interior with no modifications
- Retains factory steering wheel and sound system
- Vendor describes interior as being in very good condition for its age
- Interior features well kept original mats
- Original cassette deck present and unmolested
- No rust or rot reported by the vendor
- Stored inside during current ownership and used sparingly in dry months only
- No advisories on MOT
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