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- Lifer
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Hens teeth MR2
What ho Zedders…
I have a very unhealthy like for MK2 MR2’s, had about 10 of them, I have one waiting for a full restoration, but then this one turned up a month or so ago, it’s the level of MR2 I’ve been looking for for roughly 15yrs. Rev 5 red T bar, UK car with air con, 55k miles, last owner has had it since 6 months old, always garaged, it’s absolutely mint, pretty much flawless, the underneath is rough as it’s all original, shocks, springs etc, but that’s no issue. The usual rust issues with these cars are the sills, door bottoms, rear arches and suspension turrets, non of that here. By standards days they’re pretty slow and noisy, but 7.2 to 60 is fine, and the fact you can rev them out hard without doing silly speeds is a nice change. They’re pretty pointy on the front end which I like, very sharp turn in. I’m absolutely made up with it, I’ll concours it underneath and never sell it, everything else would go first before this, it’s a rare car indeed in this condition with the air con too. I guess it’s just one of those things, if something floats your boat then there’s not much you can do..!
I have a very unhealthy like for MK2 MR2’s, had about 10 of them, I have one waiting for a full restoration, but then this one turned up a month or so ago, it’s the level of MR2 I’ve been looking for for roughly 15yrs. Rev 5 red T bar, UK car with air con, 55k miles, last owner has had it since 6 months old, always garaged, it’s absolutely mint, pretty much flawless, the underneath is rough as it’s all original, shocks, springs etc, but that’s no issue. The usual rust issues with these cars are the sills, door bottoms, rear arches and suspension turrets, non of that here. By standards days they’re pretty slow and noisy, but 7.2 to 60 is fine, and the fact you can rev them out hard without doing silly speeds is a nice change. They’re pretty pointy on the front end which I like, very sharp turn in. I’m absolutely made up with it, I’ll concours it underneath and never sell it, everything else would go first before this, it’s a rare car indeed in this condition with the air con too. I guess it’s just one of those things, if something floats your boat then there’s not much you can do..!
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M roady...OEM CSL’s, strut brace, Remus back boxes, ZHP
MR2 MK 2
E89 35i project car...mapped 365bhp, M4 stoppers & wheels, KWV3’s, H&R front ARB, M3 front arms, strut brace Eisenmann cat back race exhaust, VRSF downpipes inbound
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MR2 MK 2
E89 35i project car...mapped 365bhp, M4 stoppers & wheels, KWV3’s, H&R front ARB, M3 front arms, strut brace Eisenmann cat back race exhaust, VRSF downpipes inbound
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Stunning. Always liked this era of MR2 and always fancied one. Great find
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Looks great- you going to F355 rep it? …….only kidding- what a lovely original car!
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I would love an MR2 like this one. Absolutely stunning. Probably very rare in that condition?
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Wow!
The condition of that looks stunning. Enjoy it.
The condition of that looks stunning. Enjoy it.
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Good buy
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That is one fine looking example, IMHO the best looking of the three generations of MR2s. I had the third gen MR2 red with hardtop and sequential gearbox but never really bonded with the car.
Also owned a 4th and 5th gen Celica which were great cars and also a 3rd gen Supra Turbo. Toyota used to build some great sports cars but then for a while they went completely boring nice to see they are back now with some nice sporting models.
Also owned a 4th and 5th gen Celica which were great cars and also a 3rd gen Supra Turbo. Toyota used to build some great sports cars but then for a while they went completely boring nice to see they are back now with some nice sporting models.
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My wife's, dad's business partner had one when they were new, in red like yours with the removable roof. Loved it, wanted it, couldn't have it, too much money.
Now, Sterling grey Z4 2.2 with cup holders, stubby aerial and sport seats. Roadsters ‘cause they’re great with the roof down.
Ford Anglia, Red Sprite, a few MG midgets, MGB Roadster and yellow Ford Capri, all gone many years now.
Ford Anglia, Red Sprite, a few MG midgets, MGB Roadster and yellow Ford Capri, all gone many years now.
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Thanks muchly chaps....
No fake 355 kit going on this no.... Im afraid it's going to be a garage queen, although having said that, Beedub is going to PPF it so I will be using it a fair amount in summer.....if it doesn't rain of course....those T bars are a bit of a faff....
We're sooooooo spoiled with wet rotten roof motors these days....
No fake 355 kit going on this no.... Im afraid it's going to be a garage queen, although having said that, Beedub is going to PPF it so I will be using it a fair amount in summer.....if it doesn't rain of course....those T bars are a bit of a faff....
We're sooooooo spoiled with wet rotten roof motors these days....
M roady...OEM CSL’s, strut brace, Remus back boxes, ZHP
MR2 MK 2
E89 35i project car...mapped 365bhp, M4 stoppers & wheels, KWV3’s, H&R front ARB, M3 front arms, strut brace Eisenmann cat back race exhaust, VRSF downpipes inbound
E89 35is
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MR2 MK 2
E89 35i project car...mapped 365bhp, M4 stoppers & wheels, KWV3’s, H&R front ARB, M3 front arms, strut brace Eisenmann cat back race exhaust, VRSF downpipes inbound
E89 35is
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Oh that’s just lovely, what a great find and like many have said previously, I’d love one of these.
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Gone 2017 Iridium SL400, 2015 435d xDrive Convertible, 2012 E350 CDi Convertible, 2010 DSB Z4 sdrive30i, 2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet, 2006 Phoenix Yellow Z4 2.5Si, 2003 Saab 9-3 Convertible
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It looks like you have found a real gem John.
I've always thought the MK2 MR2s looked fantastic but have never owned one. The earlier and later models don't do anything for me!
I've always thought the MK2 MR2s looked fantastic but have never owned one. The earlier and later models don't do anything for me!
Coupes because stunning!
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That looks mint.
My wife had a 1990 black mk2 T-bar G-Ltd when I met her.
Cracking little car and it was only sold when the sills started to go and replacements were not available.
My wife had a 1990 black mk2 T-bar G-Ltd when I met her.
Cracking little car and it was only sold when the sills started to go and replacements were not available.
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LOVELY....
the other marques section of the forum is pretty much the place to be right now! lol.
the other marques section of the forum is pretty much the place to be right now! lol.
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That’s lovely that is, it’s not all about speed and power… congrats, time-warp magic
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