It is funny how automotive trends appear seemingly out of nowhere, only to disappear soon thereafter. Take for example the economical mid-engine sports car craze that began in the mid-eighties. While preceded by the Porsche 914 and the Fiat… more»
MR2
Dec 3, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Two-Owner 1991 SW20 Toyota MR2
So, you want a sports car. You think, maybe a Porsche or a Ferrari or something classic, but are turned off by the expense, quirks, and unreliability. Maybe a Honda/Acura NSX? That solves the reliability and drivability issues; it’s… more»
Jul 2, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Mid-Engine Magic: 1987 Toyota MR2 Sunroof Coupe
In the 1970s, with the advent of the Porsche 914, the Fiat X 1/9, and their more exotic brethren including the Pantera and the Countach, the path to a successful mid-engined design was becoming well-trod. Meanwhile, Japanese car makers… more»
Apr 21, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Carphone Included: 1986 Toyota MR2
Toyota has a well-earned reputation for producing fuel-efficient and reliable vehicles that serve admirably as daily drivers. However, the company occasionally lets down its hair to create something genuinely interesting. Such is the case with the 1986 MR2. It… more»
Jul 4, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Mid-Engine Sports Car: 1986 Toyota MR2
Built from 1984 to 2007 over three generations, the MR2 was Japan’s first rear-drive, mid-engine production car. The Toyota’s name reportedly stands for “mid-ship run-about 2-seater” or “mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 2-seater”. But it could be something altogether different. This third-year… more»
Jan 10, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Supercharged Beauty: 1988 Toyota MR2
How old does a car have to be to be considered a classic? When Eric Clapton sang about ’57 Chevys in his song “I’ve Got a Rock and Roll Heart,” he was singing about a car that was, at… more»
Oct 16, 2021 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Storage Unit Find: 1986 Toyota MR2
The MR2 was Japan’s first rear-drive, mid-engine production car, built from 1984 to 2007 over three generations. Its name is said to stand for either “mid-ship run-about 2-seater” or “mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 2-seater”. Or something else entirely. This 1986 example… more»
Apr 24, 2019 • For Sale • 6 Comments
33k-Mile Midship: 1987 Toyota MR2
Though Toyota’s MR2 has endured plenty of mimicry over there years (seriously, save your snap oversteer jokes), the lovable midship is becoming more desirable and valuable in the eyes of collectors. With that being said, this well-kept 1987 MR2… more»
Feb 17, 2019 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Mid-Engine Marvel: 1991 Toyota MR2 Turbo
This 1991 Toyota MR2 coming up for auction here on Mecums in Phoenix is the first year of the Mark II (1991-1999) series and is offered at no reserve as lot T285. After placing the highest bid and winning it, you… more»
Oct 17, 2018 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Amazing Survivor: 1993 Toyota MR2 Turbo!
When it was first introduced to the motoring world in 1984, the Toyota MR2 was a ground-breaking car. Up until that point, mid-engined sports cars had largely been the domain of specialist European marques such as Ferrari, but the… more»
