1986 Toyota MR2 For Sale With 43,000 Miles Is a Perfectly Preserved ’80s Icon

This extremely clean, well-cared-for, and low-mileage 1986 Toyota MR2 is now available for sale on Bring a Trailer. With just 43,000 miles on the clock, beautifully-preserved Super Red paint from the factory, and black leather interior, this iconic little sports car from Toyota is a time capsule from a bygone era. Offering pure analog performance, sharp handling, and iconic styling with its wedge-shaped body and pop-up headlights, the AW11 MR2 is an enthusiast’s delight. The fact that it is a relatively uncomplicated car and known to be very reliable makes it all the more desirable. 

1980s Toyota MR2 Classic Car Listings Don’t Get Better Than This

This first-gen Toyota MR2 is powered by a 1.6-liter, twin-cam, four-cylinder engine mated to a five-speed manual gearbox. The motor revs out to 7,500 rpm and puts out 112 horsepower; modest by today’s standards, but bear in mind that the car weighs just 2,300 lbs. Its revvy nature and superbly balanced chassis translate to a responsive, nimble, and supremely fun-to-drive machine, unlike any modern car on the market today.

Notable features include a moonroof with sunshade, 14-inch alloy wheels, a leather-wrapped two-spoke steering wheel, sport seats, an AM/FM cassette stereo, and power windows. Additionally, the original freon-based air-conditioning system has been updated to use R134a refrigerant, which is a thoughtful upgrade. The seller claims that the car has always been stored indoors, never been driven in bad weather, and has been washed after every drive

This MR2 is offered with a clean New York title and is currently on dealer consignment. Included in the sale are the owner’s manual, detailed service records, photographs, scale models, various spares, a December 2009 issue of Hemmings Sports & Exotic Car magazine that featured this very car, and various other memorabilia.  

Clean, Unmodified Japanese Sports Cars Are Rare

This 1986 Toyota MR2 is listed on Bring a Trailer, and bidding is currently just under $18,000. Prospective buyers can view additional details and place bids through the listing. 

It is extremely refreshing to see a 39-year-old car preserved so well, especially with clean, unmodified examples becoming increasingly hard to find. This MR2 coming up for sale represents an excellent opportunity for collectors and enthusiasts to own a reliable, fun-to-drive, mid-engined, rear-wheel drive sports car without breaking the bank.