Highlights
- Only 32,328 miles from new
- Full service history to April 2025
- Only four registered keepers
- Remarkable timewarp condition inside and out
- Desirable GT-i 168bhp T-Bar in red with black leather
- MOT to April 2026 with no advisories
The Appeal
It’s easy to play ‘spot the influences’ with the second generation of Toyota’s mid-engined marvel, the MR2. But that Kudos to Ferrari and Honda supercars kind of misses the point. Because this was a Toyota, it was brilliant in its own right.
In the 1990s there was nothing quite like Toyota’s mini-Ferrari 328. And this car is a chance to see why. It looks fantastic in bright red, the sculptural bodywork lightly bedecked with spoilers, while inside there is full black leather. It is the 168bhp GT-i model with a 5-speed manual box.
There can be few survivors quite like it. With less than 32,500 miles from new, it looks as if it rolled out of the showroom recently, such is the light touch of age and use. It has had just four registered keepers., The vendor says that the car was a dealer demonstrator and that the second and third keepers knew each other.
Despite the sparing use there is a generously stamped service book and thick history file. It was last serviced in April 2025. For transparency, it comes to market with a lengthy, advisory-free MOT to April 2026.
Despite the sparing use there is a generously stamped service book and thick history file. It was last serviced in April 2025. For transparency, it comes to market with a lengthy, advisory-free MOT to April 2026.
As 90s cars find new enthusiasts, the MR2 is having a moment. Here’s one of the best we think you’re likely to find.
The vendor says:
"Sunburst red with Utah black leather, mid engined sports car, fun and engaging to drive. 1998cc producing 168bhp twin overhead cam 16 valve 3S-GE engine incorporating an acoustic control induction system (ACIS) which varies the flow of air into the engine to give improved performance under different driving conditions. Macpherson strut suspension system and optimised geometry provide superb handling and control, ABS sensors and ventilated disc brakes on all four wheels."
The vendor says:
"Sunburst red with Utah black leather, mid engined sports car, fun and engaging to drive. 1998cc producing 168bhp twin overhead cam 16 valve 3S-GE engine incorporating an acoustic control induction system (ACIS) which varies the flow of air into the engine to give improved performance under different driving conditions. Macpherson strut suspension system and optimised geometry provide superb handling and control, ABS sensors and ventilated disc brakes on all four wheels."
History and Paperwork
- First registered 28th August 1998
- Four registered keepers from new
- Ex dealer demonstrator
- Vendor says the second and third keepers knew each other
- Current keeper since May 2024
- Large history file as shown in photos
- Service book shows regular attention throughout the car’s life
- Last service at 32,313 miles in April 2025
- V5C in the current keeper’s name
- Set of factory handbooks and wallet
- 3 keys and two fobs
- MOT to 14th April 2026 with no advisories
- 32,313 miles on MOT test and 32,328 miles in photos
- Car can be collected from Holmfirth, West Yorkshire or Swansea, South Wales for buyer convenience
The vendor says:
"UK supplied car, first registered on 28/08/98 by Crofts Toyota as a dealer demonstrator kept for 9 months covering some 750 miles. Sold to a lady in 1999 who kept the car for 15 years covering approx. 25,000 miles. She then sold it to a work colleague in 2014 who kept the car for 10 years until i purchased it from him. Seller advised me he knew the car from when his colleague had first owned it, he confirmed she always garaged it as did he throughout his ownership. Only 32,300 miles with FSH, recently serviced and MOT'd with no advisories. MOT expires 14/04/26. Garaged by myself and only used on dry days."
"UK supplied car, first registered on 28/08/98 by Crofts Toyota as a dealer demonstrator kept for 9 months covering some 750 miles. Sold to a lady in 1999 who kept the car for 15 years covering approx. 25,000 miles. She then sold it to a work colleague in 2014 who kept the car for 10 years until i purchased it from him. Seller advised me he knew the car from when his colleague had first owned it, he confirmed she always garaged it as did he throughout his ownership. Only 32,300 miles with FSH, recently serviced and MOT'd with no advisories. MOT expires 14/04/26. Garaged by myself and only used on dry days."
The Condition
- Bright Sunburst Red paintwork in very good condition as shown
- Factory standard car with rear spoiler and five-spoke 15in alloys
- Alloys in good condition and fitted with Pirelli tyres
- Bodywork presents well with few signs of age or use
- Versatile T-Bar model, which retains its factory storage bags
- Underside presents very well with no structural advisories on MOT
- Appears to be a very original car, including rear window factory sticker
- Supplied with space saver spare wheel as shown
- Black Utah leather interior looks barely used and retains factory features
- Factory Toyota radio, cassette and CD system
- Fitted with air conditioning but this is unused and untested
- Well-kept switchgear, trim, door cards and dashboard as shown
- Rear badges lightly faded but retained due to originality
- Dealer number plates front and rear
The Mechanics
- 1,998cc 3S-GE 4cyl 168bhp 16V fuel injected 4cyl engine
- 5spd manual gearbox
- Full service history to April 2025
- No reported running or driving issues
- No advisories on current MOT
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