17th Mar, 2024 12:00
The Bolesworth Castle March 2024 Classic & Performance Car Auction
2002 Toyota MR2
***NO RESERVE*** Same lady owner for nearly two decades
Registration - GP51 OEW
Chassis No. - JTDFR320100046533
M.O.T. - February 2025
Odometer - 64,848
This sharp-looking MR2 has a total, warranted mileage of just 64,848. With only two keepers from new, ‘GP51 OEW’ has remained in its current ownership for nearly 20 years and is now being offered at No Reserve. A cherished example, the Toyota has recently benefited from a fresh MOT until February next year, complete with service booklet stamped up to 60,495. The car comes with original handbooks and a selection of receipts and previous MOT certificates. The vendor presently classes the four-cylinder engine and manual gearbox as ‘excellent’ and the two-seater bodywork, blue paintwork and black and grey cloth interior trim as ‘excellent’. She is now selling the MR2 complete with Sony radio/CD system.
The original mid-engined two-seater MR2 (it stood for Midship Runabout Two-Seater) was an unexpected offering from Toyota – a manufacturer previously noted for its practical but very conventional family cars. It certainly caused quite a stir when it burst onto the market in 1984 – from its ‘origami’ styling to its Lotus designed and honed suspension, the newcomer was a welcome breath of fresh air. Lightness complemented by the gutsy DOHC 16-valve 1,587 cc engine already proven in the Corolla Saloon were the main keys to its success. The third and last generation hit the roads in 1999. The sole engine offering was the all-aluminium 1794cc 1ZZ-FED unit, whose peak power of 138bhp was sufficient to propel the agile convertible two-seater to 60mph in around 6.5 seconds. By 2002 the unit could be linked to either a six-speed manual gearbox or five-speed SMT one.
In summary:
- Same lady owner for nearly two decades
- A seemingly cherished example with only 64,000 miles
- Offered at No Reserve, and complete with a full year’s MOT
'A Buyer’s Premium applies to the Hammer Price of this Lot if your bid is successful, as per the following; Motor Cars 12.5% + VAT (minimum £150 + VAT), Motorcycles and Bicycles 15% + VAT (minimum £100 + VAT); Registration Numbers 15% + VAT (minimum £50 + VAT); Automobilia 15% + VAT (minimum of £5 + VAT).'
Potential buyers should satisfy themselves with the description and condition of each lot prior to sale. Each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ as per the terms and conditions for the auction, buyers are asked to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out the service. Any disputes over descriptions will not be entertained.
Sold for £2,250
(Inclusive of Buyer's Premium)
Registration - GP51 OEW
Chassis No. - JTDFR320100046533
M.O.T. - February 2025
Odometer - 64,848
This sharp-looking MR2 has a total, warranted mileage of just 64,848. With only two keepers from new, ‘GP51 OEW’ has remained in its current ownership for nearly 20 years and is now being offered at No Reserve. A cherished example, the Toyota has recently benefited from a fresh MOT until February next year, complete with service booklet stamped up to 60,495. The car comes with original handbooks and a selection of receipts and previous MOT certificates. The vendor presently classes the four-cylinder engine and manual gearbox as ‘excellent’ and the two-seater bodywork, blue paintwork and black and grey cloth interior trim as ‘excellent’. She is now selling the MR2 complete with Sony radio/CD system.
The original mid-engined two-seater MR2 (it stood for Midship Runabout Two-Seater) was an unexpected offering from Toyota – a manufacturer previously noted for its practical but very conventional family cars. It certainly caused quite a stir when it burst onto the market in 1984 – from its ‘origami’ styling to its Lotus designed and honed suspension, the newcomer was a welcome breath of fresh air. Lightness complemented by the gutsy DOHC 16-valve 1,587 cc engine already proven in the Corolla Saloon were the main keys to its success. The third and last generation hit the roads in 1999. The sole engine offering was the all-aluminium 1794cc 1ZZ-FED unit, whose peak power of 138bhp was sufficient to propel the agile convertible two-seater to 60mph in around 6.5 seconds. By 2002 the unit could be linked to either a six-speed manual gearbox or five-speed SMT one.
In summary:
- Same lady owner for nearly two decades
- A seemingly cherished example with only 64,000 miles
- Offered at No Reserve, and complete with a full year’s MOT
'A Buyer’s Premium applies to the Hammer Price of this Lot if your bid is successful, as per the following; Motor Cars 12.5% + VAT (minimum £150 + VAT), Motorcycles and Bicycles 15% + VAT (minimum £100 + VAT); Registration Numbers 15% + VAT (minimum £50 + VAT); Automobilia 15% + VAT (minimum of £5 + VAT).'
Potential buyers should satisfy themselves with the description and condition of each lot prior to sale. Each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ as per the terms and conditions for the auction, buyers are asked to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out the service. Any disputes over descriptions will not be entertained.
Auction: The Bolesworth Castle March 2024 Classic & Performance Car Auction, 17th Mar, 2024
Our March auction of classic and performance cars
Viewing Days:
Saturday 16th March,12 noon - 6pm
Sunday 17th March, 9am - 12 noon
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