MR2 Mk1 Supercharger - Japanese Import (1987)
UPDATED WITH CURRENT PICTURES
103,000 miles/167,000 km
White
Automatic
MOT March 16
It has been short, but very sweet, but Im afraid its time to find a new owner for my import Japanese Supercharged MR2 MK1. In my ownership for just over three years its been a source of joy and reliable daily transport, however a growing family and the need for four seats requires I find someone else to provide a home for this classic little sports car. I will certainly miss those summer evenings with the T-bar panels off cruising about its a massive head turner!
I believe the car was imported in 1995 so has done most of its 103,000 miles in Japan and still has the KM speedo fitted. Given the car is now 28 years old its doing pretty well. Its just passed its MOT and whilst the paintwork isnt perfection if youre going to show it, its perfectly presentable for weekend, or daily use! I've sprayed the new wings by hand along with the front and rear bumpers, and whilst the colour match is ok there is some shade difference between new and old. She's on the line between full resto and respray and quick tidy each spring. There is very little rust, but be aware the front valances will need replaced at some point as they are happily rusting away behind the front splitter!
To begin with I wasnt sure how Id get on with the automatic gearbox having never driven one before, but I have actually grown to enjoy it, especially on longer journeys. The auto version of the MR2 MK1 was the fastest 0-30 road car of its time and with the oversized pulley mod (completed by MR2 guru Paul Woods at Woodsport) this car is quick off the mark as well as having awesome handling characteristics.
Over the three years Ive spent a fair amount of cash and time on tidying her up, so Im keen that the car goes to a fellow enthusiast if possible. No hard sell here! A full list of everything Ive done is listed below. Ive also kept a mini-blog on IMOC of the work so if you want a warts and all history its all there! Generally the car is in a good condition, but there are a few things Id mention to be totally up front - it is after all a 28 year old car. There has been a repair to the passenger side floor pan (good job and now undersealed), and some small welding to the sills under the C pillars and there is also a small oil leak which Ive traced back to the distributor (a common issue). I have the seals to fix it, but frankly a couple of drops a month hasnt made it a priority. It also has a few small rust spots as youd expect and paintwork is far from perfect. Last MOT noted rear ball joints slight play and rear wheel bearings slight play and that the exhaust had a minor leak and was noisy - but the last three MOTs have said that! Also the rear tyres will need replaced soon. The car is priced competitively on the basis it will require ongoing love and attention and probably a different exhaust if you value your hearing!
£2795 no offers.
New pictures incoming shortly (these are from just over a year ago)
Main Details
Works RSB Ewing 15 rims with Works RS locking wheel nuts (good conditon but a few light kerbing scratches)
RARE original Buddy Club front splitter
Fully refurbished T-bar with new seals and fixings (no leaks)
Fensport oversized cam pulley and ABV modification by Woodsport for increased boost
[Loud] custom stainless steel exhaust
Stock suspension with new Apex lowering springs
New front and rear drop links
HKS Powerflow air filter
Cruise control
Air conditioning (needs regassed though)
4x Uniroyal Rainsport 2 tyres (rears close to needing replaced)
Pioneer head unit with iPhone input cable
Just had oil, filter and spark plug change.
MOT March 2016
Plus spare set of original Pepperpot wheels, just legal tyres and T-bar glass.
Work done to the car in my ownership:
2015
New nearside rear brake calliper
New front wings
New anti-roll bar poly bushes
Return to stock suspension with new Apex lowering springs (30mm)
Oil, filter and spark plug change
New KBox rubber trim for mouldings
2014
T-bar panels and surround fully stripped back to metal and refurbished with new Toyota rubber seals and fixings.
Floor tray cleaned and undersealed
Small welding fix to spots on sill under C pillar
New tie rod ends
New brake discs and pads (EBC Ultimax)
New steering rack poly bushes
New CV boots
Some tidying up of small rust spots and respraying
Oil, filter and spark plug change
2012/13
Fitting of Fensport oversized cam pulley and ABV bypass modification for increased boost.
New Toyota front and rear ball joints
Replacement wing mirrors resprayed and fitted
Complete overhaul of the interior with new fittings and carpet etc.
Replaced bolt on fog light with integrated CREE LED in the light cluster
Removed annoying speed warning chime
Replaced standard plates with import sized ones
Swapped side repeater and indicators for clear lens
New silicone intercooler connectors
New battery
Coolant flush and change
Supercharger oil change
Oil, filter and spark plug change
Click here to check this thread on IMOC for more details.
Current Pictures
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Engine Bay
Rear
Interior
Frunk
Pop Ups
[FINALIZED] MR2 MK1 Supercharger - Japanese Import (1987) *Final Price Reduction*
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MR2 MK1 Supercharger - Japanese Import (1987) *Final Price Reduction*
Last edited by munter on Sat May 09, 2015 9:45 am, edited 11 times in total.
Re: [FINALIZED] MR2 MK1 Supercharger - Japanese Import (1987) *Final Price Reduction*
Wow at £3k that'll sell in no time-most I've seen have been at 4-5k!. Lovely looking example glws.
Re: [FINALIZED] MR2 MK1 Supercharger - Japanese Import (1987) *Final Price Reduction*
Thanks.
If I can't get it rehomed with an enthusiast then I'll be popping it on eBay/Auto Trader for around £3295. However I'm hoping you're right and someone that will keep the car in good shape will snap it up before then!
If I can't get it rehomed with an enthusiast then I'll be popping it on eBay/Auto Trader for around £3295. However I'm hoping you're right and someone that will keep the car in good shape will snap it up before then!
Re: [FINALIZED] MR2 MK1 Supercharger - Japanese Import (1987) *Final Price Reduction*
Ok so I've decided to get a GT86 (slightly more practical!) but the lead times are showing a delivery July/August so this car wont be available until I have the new set of wheels in the drive.
I'll pop some new pictures up shortly showing what the car is like now.
Worth mentioning that the exhaust has shown a small leak on the MOT and having had a good look it seems the flexi section is the culprit. The car is therefore priced with this in mind. (You might want to swap the exhaust out for something less noisy in any case!)
If you are interested please do get in touch and note your interest and offer. Once the car is available I'll get back in touch.
Thanks
Paul
I'll pop some new pictures up shortly showing what the car is like now.
Worth mentioning that the exhaust has shown a small leak on the MOT and having had a good look it seems the flexi section is the culprit. The car is therefore priced with this in mind. (You might want to swap the exhaust out for something less noisy in any case!)
If you are interested please do get in touch and note your interest and offer. Once the car is available I'll get back in touch.
Thanks
Paul
Re: [FINALIZED] MR2 MK1 Supercharger - Japanese Import (1987) *Final Price Reduction*
Another change of plan! Managed to pick up a new BRZ on a super amazing deal and it's due for arrival in the next two weeks, so this is going to be up for sale everywhere next week.
Front wings are all ready to go back on this weekend and I'll be applying new decals where needed as well for the stock look.
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Front wings are all ready to go back on this weekend and I'll be applying new decals where needed as well for the stock look.
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Last edited by munter on Tue Apr 21, 2015 3:13 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Re: [FINALIZED] MR2 MK1 Supercharger - Japanese Import (1987) *Final Price Reduction*
Available now!
Updated with current pictures.
Thanks
Updated with current pictures.
Thanks
Re: [FINALIZED] MR2 MK1 Supercharger - Japanese Import (1987) *Final Price Reduction*
Is it possible to do a manual coversion?
Re: [FINALIZED] MR2 MK1 Supercharger - Japanese Import (1987) *Final Price Reduction*
oddshoes wrote:Is it possible to do a manual conversion?
Yes, been done a lot, especially here in the States. Finding a cheap donor car somewhere near you might be the best way to go. Even the auto shift lever to manual shift lever swap is not that hard if I recall correctly. Most of it is just tedious work. In particular swapping over the clutch hydraulic line, installing/swapping clutch pedal assembly, with clutch master cylinder, and of course swapping the trannies. I think the ecu's are actually the same, with the auto just having an extra outboard box to make it work, so I think even the auto wiring harness can be used. But don't quote me on all this, lol. Probably plenty of write-ups on it over hear on MR2oc or MR2 sites.
Re: [FINALIZED] MR2 MK1 Supercharger - Japanese Import (1987) *Final Price Reduction*
Wow this is awesome, wondering If I can scrape the cash together,
I even have a genuine manual supercharger gearbox in my garage, from Toni's old car I believe,
Oh I'm only just down the road, arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrgh
I even have a genuine manual supercharger gearbox in my garage, from Toni's old car I believe,
Oh I'm only just down the road, arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrgh
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Re: [FINALIZED] MR2 MK1 Supercharger - Japanese Import (1987) *Final Price Reduction*
Yes Chris that's right - I had that out of Toni Gladdings SC motor I stripped.
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Bump!
Price reduced to £2895
Price reduced to £2895
Re: [FINALIZED] MR2 MK1 Supercharger - Japanese Import (1987) *Final Price Reduction*
Final reduction to £2795
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Re: [FINALIZED] MR2 MK1 Supercharger - Japanese Import (1987) *Final Price Reduction*
This Sale has been completed. The Buyer was oukie