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Registration – F452 MRA
Chassis No. – JT2AW16J3K0160538
M. O. T. – July 2025
Odometer – 82, 872
The original Toyota MR2 was a revelation that thrilled enthusiasts in the 1980s. With handling famously honed by Lotus, the ‘Midship-Runabout 2-seater’ was a byword for driver-pleasing thrills. The only thing some wanted was a touch more power – but although it was never available here, an MR2 Supercharged version offered in the Japanese and American domestic markets delivered exactly that. With a more potent 145bhp, it also had considerably more torque, making the MR2 feel even livelier.
‘F952 MRA’ is a very alluring MR2 Supercharged indeed, resplendent in oh-so-1980s bright red. Originally from America, this left-hand-drive car has been in the UK for more than 20 years, and has had just one fastidious owner in all that time. Unlike some first-generation Toyota MR2, they have not modified the car at all, so it is highly original and period-correct. The bodywork and paintwork are described as being in ‘excellent’ condition, thanks to what the vendor describes as a ‘90% restoration’. This includes an exterior respray costing £3, 500, after £1, 500 of welding.
The car comes with its logbook and although it has minimal history, the vendor says recent work includes a new timing belt and supercharger belt, and a full engine flush, ahead of both oil and coolant being changed. “It has probably done about six miles since being serviced”. It even has a spare wheel with the original cover. The odometer reads around 82, 900km, or around 51, 000 miles. A novel feature is the green supercharged light set into the rev counter; this illuminates when the supercharger is active, and is a neat extra detail on what is a very rare and desirable car indeed.
In summary:
· Ultra-rare Toyota MR2 Supercharged
· American-market car has been in the UK more than 20 years
· 90% restoration includes a full respray
