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- The Classic Sale at the Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show 2025
- 1997 Toyota MR2 (SW20)
1997 Toyota MR2 (SW20)
Lot Number: 180
1997 Toyota MR2 (SW20)
Fully recommissioned and superbly presented, this low ownership MR2 (SW20-Revision 4) has covered less than 28,000 miles.
- Sold for: £10,969
LIVE AUCTION: This lot will be auctioned on Saturday 22nd – Sunday 23rd at 12:00:00 GMT at NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT
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BODY COLOUR
Goodwood Green -
DRIVE
RHD -
REG NUMBER
R606 KSO -
ODOMETER READING
27780 Miles
SUMMARY
Fully recommissioned and superbly presented, this low ownership MR2 (SW20-Revision 4) has covered less than 28,000 miles.
DESCRIPTION
- Purchased from Arnold Clark Toyota, Aberdeen in 1997, this second generation SW20 was previously family-owned from new
- Taken off the road in 2022, it has been fully recommissioned over the past six months maintaining as much originality as possible
- Finished off with a full detail inside and out, the current indicated mileage is 27,780
- Well presented in desirable Goodwood Green over grey patterned cloth seats, it sits on newly refurbished 15" 5-spoke silver alloys
- Powered by the 3S-GE, 2-litre, naturally-aspirated inline-four delivering 168bhp to the rear wheels through a 5-speed manual gearbox
- Specification includes a sunroof, electrically operated windows, mirrors, pop-up headlights and still retains its original stereo
- Supplied with its original book packs, stamped service book (16 stamps) various invoices, MOT Certificates, spare wheel, jack and toolkit
- With such low mileage and low ownership, this would be a super addition to any Collection of Japanese modern-classics
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 180
- Make
- TOYOTA
- Model
- MR2
- Variant
- SW20-Revision 4
- Registration Number
- R606 KSO
- MOT Expiry
- 04/09/2025
- Chassis Number
- JT163SW2000109657
- Engine Number
- 3S9336971
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body Colour
- Goodwood Green
GALLERY
SPECIALIST
Stacey Williams
- Car Specialist
- 07472 250306
- stacey@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Stacey.
CONTACTSEE IT IN ACTION
SEE IT IN ACTION
SCORE:
134 / 135
Exterior
Bodywork:
Glass:
Paint:
Chrome:
Trim:
Remarks
All rotten areas cut and removed, sills, seat anchor points, floor pan, rear arches. All new welding and parts to the above items. All above items treated and protected with lanoguard completely. Resprayed the sills, front bumper and exhaust rear gator, finished off with Full 2 stage polish with 1 year ceramic protection coating
Interior
Door-Cards:
Carpets:
Seating:
Headlining:
Dashboard:
Boot:
Remarks
Interior remains original I believe
Engine
Components:
Appearance:
Starting:
Running:
Remarks
Cambelt and water pump changed & full service.
Transmission
Gears:
Clutch:
Drive-Shaft:
Running Gear
Axles:
Chassis:
Suspension:
Bearings:
Brakes:
Wheels & Tyres:
Remarks
All new brakes front and back including brake lines, fresh fluid, caliper, discs, pads, and custom fittings and parts made where needed. All new steering items fitted, Anti roll bar and links, Inner tie rod ends, steering rack gators. All new suspension fitted and upgraded to coilovers. Original Alloys dipped, refurbished and sprayed, brand new tyres fitted. All new OEM standard exhaust fitted.
Electrics
Minor:
Major:
Remarks
New headlight bulbs New Bosch battery. New wipers.
Vehicle History
About the Seller Rating
A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.
Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car
Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts
Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history
Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history
Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history
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