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DEPOSIT TAKEN, Fantastic, Low Miles, Low Owner Toyota MR2 T-Bar MK1,

Sale price: £4,295.00 make an offer

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Date: 2014-10-20

christian dursley offered 4,000 usd

Car location: Leigh, Lancashire, United Kingdom

Seller's notes: Excellent condition throughout, impeccably maintained

Sale type: Fixed price listing

Technical specifications, photos and description:

Year:
1987
Doors:
2
Mileage:
62,937
Engine:
1,586
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DEPOSIT TAKEN, Fantastic, Low Miles, Low Owner Toyota MR2 T-Bar MK1, for sale

Current customer rating: current rating for this car(2.15) based on 387 votes

This is a fantastic opportunity to purchase a very low mileage. low owner MK1 Toyota MR2 T-Bar. This superb example was purchased new on the 2nd April 1987 and was owned by it's first Doctor owner until the 18th June last year. It has had just one private owner since. hence the total number of owners is just two. I believe that the T-Bar option was only available from 1987 in the UK. hence this must be one of the very earliest cars that is still available.

It has covered just 62937 miles and has been lavished and pampered since day one. It has a very comprehensive service history with bills and receipts present for £6801. 08. This does not include three services that were carried out and never receipted ( the service book is stamped however to show that these were carried out ). The service book contains seventeen stamps in total. including the very important first "running in" service. There are twenty two old MOT certificates dating right back to it's very first one in 1990. There have been a number of years throughout it's life when it has been SORN'd and paperwork evidence is provided within the file.

The car drives exceptionally well and I would go as far as to say that "it drives like new". There is not one creek. rattle. knock or groan from anywhere. The suspension and steering are superb as is the 5 speed gearbox ( no slipping out of 5th gear. which these cars can be prone to ). The engine is fantastic and incredibly responsive. yet quite docile and easy to use around town. The oil pressure reads at three quarters of the gauge. as does the battery level. The temperature reads at just under a half of the gauge. just as it should. The above is all testament to just how well this little car has been maintained throughout it's life.

 

EXTERIOR:

Finished in Silver metallic. the paint still retains a very deep shine. A very small kerb scuff. right underneath the front bumper and a very small isolated area of "webbing" to the front bumper corner ( hardly noticeable ) do not detract from the overall stunning appearance. The car still retains all of it's original factory panels and all panel gaps are excellent. however it has had some paint over the years just to keep it looking pristine. The underneath of the car has never been welded. The paint finish is lovely. Overall. a stunning and very impressive looking car. It is very clean and presentable under the bonnet. in the engins bay and also the boot area.

 

INTERIOR:

Finished in a very 80's retro colour scheme of Blue cloth. the seats are in superb condition. They show no signs of wear. the bolsters are nice and tight. the stitching and piping is all correct and wear free. The carpets are in excellent condition. Sitting in the snug cockpit. the Blue theme continues across the dashboard. door panels and centre console. There is very slight distortion to the vinyl on the door armrests. I am being very critical and this does not spoil what is a superb interior in any way. The original radio cassette is still present and fully functional. It has very plush 80's comforts such as electric windows. electric door mirrors and remote central door locking with alarm system ( all working ).

The factory supplied bags are still present for the two independent T-Bar glass roof panels which stow away behind the front seats once removed

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ENGINE. TRANSMISSION & SUSPENSION:

The 1. 6 Twin-Cam engine is just wonderful to use. It is docile around town. however never lacking in power or response. Take it above 4500 rpm and it really does come into it's own. providing blistering performance right up to it's 7500 rpm redline. Having benefitted from the impeccable service history. the engine in this particular car is faultless and has benfitted from a cam-belt replacement in September 2012 and just less than 1200 miles ago. The gearbox is wonderful. it is very smooth and precise and provides a very short positive change which suits the car just fine. The suspension is completely knock free and provides a great balance between pin sharp handling and surprising comfort.

 

SERVICE HISTORY:

27/3/1987 - Initial PDI inspection

16/4/1987 - 1 month service carried out at 609 miles

21/10/1987 - service carried out at 6050 miles

27/6/1988 - service carried out at 12135 miles

14/9/1989 - service carried out at 18006 miles

8/8/1991 - service carried out at 24284 miles

7/6/1993 - service carried out at 31758 miles

28/3/1994 - service carried out at 35829 miles

15/3/1996 - service carried out at 42071 miles

16/4/1998 - service carried out at 48603 miles

6/8/2002 - service carried out at 54707 miles

30/3/2004 - service carried out at 57510 miles

6/4/2005 - service carried out at 59818 miles

5/4/2006 - service carried out at 60678 miles

3/4/2007 - service carried out at 60901 miles

3/8/2009 - service carried out at 60936 miles

28/7/2012 - service carried out at 61534 miles

Current mileage is now 62937 miles.

 

MOT History:

23/3/1990 with 19443 miles

22/3/1991 with 22998 miles

27/3/1992 with 27252 miles

26/3/1993 with 30813 miles

28/3/1994 with 35829 miles

23/3/1995 with 40008 miles

15/3/1996 with 42071 miles

20/3/1997 with 45121 miles

27/3/1998 with 48379 miles

24/3/1999 with 51393 miles

21/3/2001 with 53515 miles

8/4/2002 with 54098 miles

3/4/2003 with 56111 miles

30/3/2004 with 57510 miles

6/4/2005 with 59818 miles

7/4/2006 with 60678 miles

3/4/2007 with 60901 miles

27/6/2009 with 60936 miles

28/7/2010 with 61030 miles

29/7/2011 with 61534 miles

25/7/2012 with 61637 miles

6/6/2013 with 61791 miles

 

DOCUMENTATION:

Original handbooks are present along with current V5. old V5's. all past and present MOT certificates. stamped service book. every receipt and bill since new. two original keys and alarm fobs.

 

SUMMARY:

A truly excellent example of this 80's icon. To find a very early MR2 T-Bar with such low ownership and mileage and backed up by a massive. comprehensive service history must be nigh on impossible. The only other comparable car that we have seen. was slightly newer. similar miles and with four owners sold last year at £6495. Most of these little car have covered in excess of a 120000 miles plus. If you are looking for a very well loved and cared for MR2 that is in excellent condition then this quite possibly the one.

Thank you.

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