My Super Red MK1b

[coverco]

The time has come to move on so I have decided to sell my car 1987 E reg MK1b. Before I start I need to say that when I bought the car in 2006 it was a category C write off and it states this on the log book. On 20 year old cars this is quite common as a simple dent in the front wing can cost more to repair than the book value of the car, it would appear my car had a small bump on the front passenger wing, if this puts you off then read no further.

Right for those of you still reading the car has had both front wings replaced, both rear quarters replaced, the front valances and bumper bar were also replaced. These were all genuine Toyota replacement parts and cost a small fortune (all bolts were replaced with stainless). The sills have also been stripped inspected and replaced as required using the sill panels available on Ebay. The car was resprayed in the original 3E5 Super Red. There is a full project thread of the rebuild on many of the MR2 forums. Whilst in my ownership I have done a lot of work on the car and replaced many parts, a list follows however I suspect I may miss some of the jobs or parts I have replaced as they are so numerous
New Clutch
New Radiator
Fully poly bushed and all suspension arms powder coated
New rear callipers and discs and pads
Twosrus rear tie rods
New Toyota (and I mean new) alloys and Yokohama A539 tyres including the spare which has never been used
Stainless Braided brake lines
Droplinks all round
Supercharger rear lights with proper lock and fog light conversion
Electric aerial
Short shifter
Option tuning steering wheel
Reverse glow dials
Auto up drivers window
Manual choke conversion
MR2 MK2 turbo seats fitted
Tinted rear windows
Sleepy eye mod
Lights on buzzer modified
LED interior light
K&N Filter
Stainless steel mongoose exhaust
New battery
Engine lid gas ram
Air scoop
Clear indicators and side repeaters
I am sure there are more things but you get the idea. The car is taxed until April and MOT runs until the start of May (although I would happily put 12 months on for the buyer as in the last 4 years I have not had a single advisory). I have absolutely no service history for the car as since I have had it I do it all myself and I did not get any with the car. I do around 500 miles per year but have changed the oil and filter every year I have had the car and anything that needed replacing has been replaced. It drives very well and the suspension has been fully aligned. The car is not immaculate, nor is it original but it is all metal in the places where rust normally affects these cars. The car is stored in a heated garage when not being used and has always been totally reliable. I would like £2500 for the car and have a set of D2 coilovers that I would include with the sale for £2950 and a boot rack which is great for camping for £3000 all in.
Below are some recent photographs if you need any more information or pictures let me know, viewing is highly recommended and is available pretty much anytime.

[AW11mike]

Can't believe your selling that Tommy! It's an awesome car! Have you seen something else mate?

[cabbydave]

You are crazy selling that car for such little money Tommy its worth much more. If I remember correctly did you not to a project thread on restoring the car if so put a link up about it. Good luck with the sale though. What you getting to replace it I know of a nice spitefire someone on the forum has he might be selling that he sunk £12000 into and is perfect.

[cchrysos]

Groooooowll

Your looks great Tommy. Sounds like it has had all the right bits done (except the nasty air scoop imo)

[coverco]

I have the normal panel to replace the air scoop Chrys, obviously it was sprayed at the same time as the rest of the car. Nice Spitfire not my thing though, I did have a Spartan kitcar with Triumph front wishbones and suspension though which was very easy to work on. My car is nowhere near as clean as your Triumph though

[cchrysos]

its not everyones cup of tea....had it so long now though (22 or 23 years). not as practical as the MR2.

Your car look great Tommy and with so much important work done too, it shouldnt hang around too long.

GWS

[coverco]

Thanks Chrys, as Dave said though I am only offering it at that price on here. If I go out into the wild I will ask for a bit more. The choice of my next car is proving difficult, the choice at the moment is between a Lotus Elan M100, MR2 MK3 or Audi TT.......... hmmmm decisions

[AW11mike]

your Spitfire is really nice Chrys! awesome detailing!

[cabbydave]

I was thinking about a TT but its only a golf underneath. Shame my silver SMT isn't taxed as you could lend that for a while see if you like them. Its fully loaded with trac. control and paddle gearchange

[cchrysos]

your Spitfire is really nice Chrys! awesome detailing!

Cheers Mike. Yes, it has lots of nice added features recently too such as silicone hoses, aluminium rad etc...I MUST stop!!

I had a 225BHP TT Tommy and i loved it. It was a fantastic car with amazing handling (4WD), loads of pull and really comfy.
I would like the V6. They sound amazing. Pretty juicy though.
Try one Jimmy...you may just fall in love!