1991 Toyota Mr2 Turbo Red Rare Hardtop! 78k Original Miles. on 2040-cars
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Body Type:Coupe
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:2.0L 1998CC 122Cu. In. l4 GAS DOHC Turbocharged
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Number of Cylinders: 4
Make: Toyota
Model: MR2
Trim: Turbo Coupe 2-Door HARDTOP!
Options: Leather Seats, CD Player
Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag
Mileage: 78,128
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows
Sub Model: HARDTOP
Exterior Color: Red
Interior Color: Tan
1991 Toyota MR2 Turbo. HARDTOP! Red, 5-speed, 78K Original miles. 2nd owner. PERFECT Condition! Tan Leather Interior.
Hello,
I am selling my prized 1991 Toyota MR2 Turbo. This is the hardtop the RAREST body style that the MR2 came in since most MR2's came with either a sunroof or T-Tops. (Both known to seriously leak over time.) The MR2 hardtop version is structurally stronger and lighter than the sunroof/T-top MR2's and this being the factory turbo this version is also the fastest. Car and Driver rated the Toyota MR2 as a future collectible: Car & Driver 90's Collectibles (Part 2) see article here: http://www.caranddriver.com/features/nineties-collectibles-part-two-toyota-mr2-turbo-and-ford-mustang-cobra How rare is this car? Most MR2 forums estimate that they only imported about 200 hardtops into the U.S. although no official records have been shown. The reason is that most Americans didn't want a hardcore track version of the car opting for the open air feeling of the T-top or sunroof. Out of 200 hardtops it is estimated that half were non-turbo. That drops the numbers down to about 100 officially imported Hardtop Turbos to come to the U.S. Of those 100 subtract the amount that have broken down, been Fast & Furious-ed out, wrapped around a tree, have high miles (Less than 8% of Mr2's have less than 100K miles on the Odo. That was the percentage listed by MR2 Board on 10/14/2007. After 6 years that number is probably a lot lower now.) or finally come in a weird color for a sports color like teal. This gives you an idea of just HOW RARE this particular example really is. Because of the car's rare numbers it was able to be registered as a classic through Hagerty Classic Car Insurance.
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Details:
1991 Toyota MR2 Turbo (ALL OEM.)
78K Original miles.
5-speed
Hardtop
Red.
2nd owner.
UPGRADES:
Tan Leather interior. (Brand New.) Actually a high quality vinyl. Same type used by Mercedes Benz
16" Alloy Wheels
Falkin' 225/45/R16 Rear and 205/45/R16 (The largest wheel size Toyota will allow on the vehicle.)
Painted brake capliers.
Fold away cup holders.
CD/DVD Player
6.5" 3-way Boss speakers front/ 4" 3-way Boss speakers Rear.
Chrome Shifter & Brake handle
Leather Shift book and brake boot (Imported from England.)
Brushed Aluminum shift pedals
EVERYTHING WORKS!
Car's History:
The car came in the U.S through a Toyota Mississippi dealership , transferred to Louisiana dealership where the original owner bought the car new off the showroom floor. He moved to Atlanta where the car stayed with him for twenty years in his garage. being used it as his weekend toy. He bought a farm in North Carolina and decided to sell the MR2. I bought the car with 72K miles on the odo, took it to Alabama where I kept it for over a year. I then moved to Atlanta where the car has been for the past year and a half. The car is still registered as an Alabama vehicle. It currently has 78K miles.
Why am I'm selling the car?... Old story. Need to sell the car for a down payment on a house. Asking 17K. If I can't get enough for a down payment. I'm keeping the car.
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