- 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 2016Plus 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 mouldings2014
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 change2012/13
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 changeClick here to check this thread on IMOC for more details.Current Pictures
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Engine Bay
Rear
Interior
Frunk
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