1996 Toyota MR2 MK2 T Bar 16V 10th Anniversary Edition
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Winning bid
£7,450
1996 Toyota MR2 MK2 T Bar 16V 10th Anniversary Edition
Highlights
1 of 250 Anniversary Edition vehicles
2.0L 3S-GE Engine
Well maintained
THE APPEAL
Toyota’s MR2 is a legendary sports car that has captured the hearts of enthusiasts worldwide thanks to its mid-engined layout and sleek design. The second generation MR2 debuted in 1989, just over five years after the first. It was more refined, more powerful and more upmarket, with sporty, plush interiors that drew inspiration from its European competitors.
Available as both a coupé and T-bar body style, this generation of MR2 left an incredible mark on the automotive industry, achieving considerable success in motorsport championships around especially in its home country where it dominated the Japanese Grand Touring Championships in the late 1990s.
This 1996 Revision 4 10th Anniversary Edition is presented well and is accompanied by a comprehensive mechanical portfolio. Based on the GT-i T-Bar model the car is additionally equipped with a unique MOMO steering wheel, scuff plates, Anniversary badges and anthracite alloy wheels. An excellent sports car that provides a dynamic, nimble and thrilling driving experience while still offering moderate practicality and the means of carrying the golf clubs to the course in a more enjoyable fashion.
THE HISTORY & PAPERWORK
UK registered September 1996
Supplied new by Chevin Northampton
6 previous owners
V5c present
Supplied with two keys
Original manufactures book pack
Service portfolio includes 19 entries
Current MOT certificate until August 2024
Selection of prior MOT certificates present
An array of invoices for past maintenance
Itemised print-off by a Toyota main dealer of work completed from 2007 - 2016
Premium Black Leather upholstery in good condition
Very light wear to seat bolsters
Carpets & door cards are in good condition with no damage
Light wear to the gear selector
Instruments and switchgear are reported to be in good operational condition
Black dash is presented very well
Original Toyota head unit
10th anniversary part wooden MOMO steering wheel
10th Anniversary Steering wheel badge with car build number 90
T-Bar panel covers are in very good condition
T-Bar bags storage bags included
Rear boot space is in very good condition
Original tool kit and spare wheel present
THE EXTERIOR
Attractive, sleek 90s sports car
Chisel nose and rear buttress
Anniversary edition Lucerne Silver paint with Black badges
Presented in great condition with very small blemishes
Iconic pop-up lights and wrap-around rear screen
Glass and lights in very good condition
Anthracite alloys in great condition with good tyre tread
New rear Toyo Proxes tyres were fitted in February 2023 and around 300 miles covered since
Red brake callipers
Door bottoms repaired, welded and painted 2022
Original dealer number plates
Small chips to the rear spoiler
Minor scratch to front left
Rear right blemish that has been touched in
Blemish to small sedition of the boot lid
T-Bar roof system easy to remove and store behind seats or in accompanying bags
THE MECHANICS
3SGE Naturally aspirated 2.0L 4-cylinder engine
5-speed manual transmission
Very well maintained, supported by service portfolio & invoices provided
Reported to be in excellent running condition
Advisory free MOT completed in July 2023 and valid until August 2024
The drive belt replaced at 90,500 miles
The auxiliary belt was replaced in 2021 at 83,525 miles
Last serviced April 2023 at 96,354 miles
SUMMARY
Nicknamed the mini-Ferrari, the second-generation MR2 provides a superb driving experience. Its agile, responsive and near-perfect weight disruption.
A poster car of the 90s, its handsome good looks and smile encouraging performance are becoming more and more desirable and opportunities to own a cared-for and original example such as this don't come around often.
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