Recently purchased this MK2 MR2!

[GarethHJ]

Hi

Hope you are all well and keeping safe (Guess this is the new hello, in these difficult times)

Have just purchased this MK2 MR2 which is in need of some love and restoration.

See some pictures below ... some interesting works to be carried out, as I hate the wheels (!) and the bumpers and spoiler has some strange damage marks, but hay ho, will all be sorted out at the body shop I am sure!

Would be really interested in some ideas for wheels although am intending to do some grass roots motorsport so need to be more metal in them than air!

Have attached some pics for you to see her current state

Regards

Gareth aka "Carlos" as used to compete in a 1977 Toyota Celica Rally Car (Now have an Ex Work Escort Cosworth rally car!)

 

 

 

[Auris James]

Like the shape of the MR2. Must be an appreciating classic. Wouldn't mind one myself!

Looking forward to a restoration blog.

James

[GarethHJ]

15 minutes ago, Auris James said:

Like the shape of the MR2. Must be an appreciating classic. Wouldn't mind one myself!

Looking forward to a restoration blog.

James

This is my 4th Toyota and always wanted an MR2 just for throwing about on some track days etc to keep my eye in...but will keep her for many years.

Will certainly keep this post active with advancements!

G 

[GarethHJ]

Well the work is continuing with the restoration now that we can get more parts as lockdown has eased.

Currently doing all the welding underneath with new sills etc and replacing all shocks, brake callipers, disks and pads. Also replacing all bushes for poli ones.

Purchased replacement rear bumper and engine hood/spoiler, all I need now is a front bumper if anyone has one, preferably in white!

Have also purchased some Momo aftermarket wheels that need restoration, but that should be underway in the next couple of weeks.

Also have purchased new rally bucket seats, 6-point harnesses and Sparco steering wheel ready for installation.

The car is going to be used for grassroots motorsport so will be a non-FIA regulated car. But a nice nod hopefully to the brands Motorsport history. That said see the picture below which is a mock-up of the look I am going for.

Will take pics and upload them over the next few weeks of the internal and external works!

[flash22]

That looks like its been around a field a few times, dont wrap it around a tree like LMM did - going for the CS Celica look then

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcluqeOHYxdRhNPEEou5vBw

 

[GarethHJ]

It will be, but hasn't done yet... !

Yes love the Castrol look and had it on my old 1977 Toyota Celica when I was stage rallying that.