Payco Posted January 29, 2023 Share Posted January 29, 2023 (edited) I was planning to take a year out after selling the Datsun SSS 510 but I couldn’t stop looking at classic Jap cars. I have found my replacement. It may surprise a few of you but I honestly think I have found the best example in existence unless I can be proved wrong. Photos below. 2 owner Toyota MR2 Mark 1. T Bar 1990. 46,000 miles of which it’s done 464 miles in the last twenty years and always been garaged. The car has had a MOT and service every year of its life. There is no rust anywhere and it’s on original paint with no marks inside and out the car. You have to see it to believe it. I did a six hour round trip yesterday to view it and brought it. Drives like new.. it’s being delivered next Friday so will share more photos. I will NOT be touching it , just showing and enjoying it. I never planned on a MR2 but this is a time warp car and I’m actually very excited to have the pleasure of being it’s next custodian. Edited January 29, 2023 by Payco 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loadmaster Posted January 29, 2023 Share Posted January 29, 2023 (edited) Looks good Martin, hope to see it sometime. Maybe bring it along to the Forest Row meet on 12th February if you can. Edited January 29, 2023 by Loadmaster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payco Posted January 29, 2023 Author Share Posted January 29, 2023 Thanks Keith. Will be there possibly if it’s a dry day but out the day before so not 100%. Will be arranging a South East meet at the Barley Mow early March so maybe see you at the pub meet if not . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy james Posted January 29, 2023 Share Posted January 29, 2023 Didn’t see this coming. The last time we met a TVR was on the cards for your next project. You shocked the hell out of me yesterday with your WhatsApp pics! I have to say the car looks bloody stunning and I’ve not seen one in such amazing condition. Im in a group of of old duffers that hanker after and buy the very best old school analogue cars and they can’t believe they missed it. Micro mid engine Supercar but I think at 6ft plus I might find it a bit tight. Cant wait to see her Martin. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEADPHONES Posted January 29, 2023 Share Posted January 29, 2023 That's an absolute gem of a find 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted January 29, 2023 Share Posted January 29, 2023 Awesome and very left field! I used to love these as a kid, looked very Ferrari! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payco Posted January 30, 2023 Author Share Posted January 30, 2023 Thanks guys. It wasn’t in my plans at all but was too good to miss so I pulled the trigger. I was so surprised how spirited it was to drive and the condition blew me away. I would have been a fool not to buy it. Seeing as I’m 55 years old and 5ft 4 I think I’ve stopped growing to Andy’s point so getting in and out was not an issue. Hope to see you all at a show. Martin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Muxlow Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 WOW!!! What a stunning looking car you've found there Martin. Nice job. I always liked the mk1 mr2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payco Posted February 19, 2023 Author Share Posted February 19, 2023 Such a lovely day today just had to clean the car. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 Looks wonderful, few of us going to this later in the year with retro rides Pre 2003 only 👍 http://www.reallyretroshow.com/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payco Posted February 19, 2023 Author Share Posted February 19, 2023 Thanks. That’s a hike for me. 4 hours.. Will be at a number of shows this year but probably won’t make that one. Enjoy and please share photos .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 18 minutes ago, Payco said: Thanks. That’s a hike for me. 4 hours.. Will be at a number of shows this year but probably won’t make that one. Enjoy and please share photos .. Nice one pal, yeah bit of a hike for sure. Look forward to the pictures of this on its new adventures. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pintopete58 Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 Payco just plucking up courage for the 3 hour drive to come and see it And you guys down south. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payco Posted February 19, 2023 Author Share Posted February 19, 2023 Do it buddy. 2 minutes ago, pintopete58 said: Payco just plucking up courage for the 3 hour drive to come and see it And you guys down south. 2 minutes ago, pintopete58 said: Payco just plucking up courage for the 3 hour drive to come and see it And you guys down south. Thanks. That’s a hike for me. 4 hours.. Will be at a number of shows this year but probably won’t make that one. Enjoy and please share photos .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payco Posted February 19, 2023 Author Share Posted February 19, 2023 (edited) Do it .Would be great to meet you. Simply Jap at Beaulieu ?. It’s 2.5 hours for me but a great show and great to meet up with great forum friends. I do a complimentary breakfast for shows.. Hope that clinches it… Edited February 19, 2023 by Payco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pintopete58 Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 I've got to keep this one secret my best school buddie lives on the isl Of white. The cost to go over is stupid money unless you guys can put in the picture 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payco Posted February 19, 2023 Author Share Posted February 19, 2023 (edited) Do you realise that crossing is the most expensive ferry in the world cost per mile 😡 Edited February 19, 2023 by Payco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pintopete58 Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 I know good old rip off Britain I bet they regret building that one on ailing Island . Anyway cars up for sale at the moment if I make it being an old codger you might like the plate this right your street Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortPaul Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 What plate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pintopete58 Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 A bit nosy Paul it is up forsale away from this conversation. Zeds forsale you'll find it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pintopete58 Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 I'm getting ready I won't pay yet as cars up forsale only on the forum but if it's not this year it will be next I PROMISE. cheers Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee370Z Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 I missed this first time around, but that is absolutely lovely Martin. My uncle used to have a white one years ago, and I always enjoyed going out in it for sure. Keep enjoying it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payco Posted May 9 Author Share Posted May 9 Thanks Lee. Took her out Sunday for the first dry run of the year. So much fun. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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