Highlights

• An entirely original and low mileage UK supplied MR2 T-bar
• In one family’s ownership from new and clearly well-loved and diligently cared for
• Boasting a full-service history with no less than 24 stamps in the original service book
  
  

The Appeal

The History and Paperwork

• Our car was bought new by its first surgeon owner in October 1998
• The car was supplied by Hartwell Leeds South Toyota
• The cost of the car at that stage was £24,711 including discount
• The first owner part exchanged his previous MR2 for our car
• The first owner continued to use, enjoy and cherish the car
• When he gave up driving in 2017, he gifted the MR2 to his son in law
• At that point the car was registered in the name of its second owner
• Since then, the car has been lightly used and always garaged
• All maintenance and MOT advisories have been fully attended to
• There is a wealth of interesting paperwork accompanying this MR2
• This includes the original book pack
• The original 1998 sales invoice is present together with various delivery paperwork
• The original service book contains no less than 24 stamps
• Numerous invoices are present to detail the service work undertaken
• An original MR2 and Celica sales brochure is included
• Various MOTs in hard copy are on hand including the current one
• The current, advisory free MOT is valid until October 2023
• The current V5 in the name of the owner is on hand
• Three original Toyota keys and two original fobs are included
  
  

The Interior

• The W20 MR2 featured a larger and more luxurious cabin than its predecessor
• Our car features leather upholstery to the seats and door cards in black
• The sports orientated seats feature perforated centres 
• The condition of the seats is excellent with a good level of adjustment available
• Even the more vulnerable driver’s side bolster is in very decent condition
•  Both seats fold forward to provide access to a narrow storage space
• The roof panels can be stowed here in the provided bags if required
• Carpets, door cards and dashboard panels are all is a fine, original condition
• The centre console contains the original Toyota head unit
• Air conditioning is fitted to our car
• The big, original steering wheel sits ahead of the large and clear instrument cluster
• Our car features the popular T-top
• This features two removable glass roof panels complete with hard shade covers
• These can quickly be removed and refitted at will, weather allowing
• A large, central storage cubby, door pockets and glove box are all included
• The MR2 features a deep boot compartment behind the engine
• This is surprisingly commodious and trimmed with its original grey carpet
• There is also a small front boot which contains the space saver spare wheel
  
  

The Exterior

• Our car is finished in the bright metallic silver colourway with black trim accents
• Like the interior, the exterior is in an admirably original
• There are a couple of minor scratches and scuffs (both pictured)
• Both are on the nearside. One on the front bumper and one behind the rear wheel
• By today’s standards the MR2 appears very compact indeed
• It looks great with its large boot spoiler and pop-up headlights
• The original 15-inch Toyota alloy wheels are fitted Front are 195/55/15 and rear are 225/50/15
• These are in a good overall condition but could be further improved if required
• These wheels are fitted with a matching set of Nankang 195/55 tyres
• These were fitted in 2018, less than 5,000 miles ago
• The glass roof panels are in an excellent, unmarked condition
  
  

The Mechanics

• The W20 MR2 is fitted with a free revving, 1,998cc 16 valve petrol engine
• This unit has a 7,000rpm and was originally rated at a shade over 150bhp
• Power is fed to the rear wheels via a five speed manual gearbox
• Our example has enjoyed diligent maintenance throughout its life
• A number of key maintenance tasks have been recently addressed
• This includes a cambelt renewal in November 2022 at 59,841 miles
• A new rear silencer and catalytic converter were fitted in 2019 at 59,683 miles
• As a result of this diligent history the car is reported to be in excellent mechanical condition
• The underside of the car appears to be solid 
• The engine bay presentation is original and may benefit from a deep clean
  
  

Summary