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bdex75 · 23 July 2018, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by East Bay Rider

Nice car. Congratulations.
I have an unnatural affection for the old full size jeeps. Wagoneers to be specific.
I don't have one yet but I will someday.

Argh. Have a soft spot for these. Nice examples are getting very expensive.

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GradyPhilpott · 23 July 2018, 11:35 AM

Congratulations!

I doubt that I'll ever get one, but here's what cars looked like the year I was born.

https://www.google.com/search?client....0.MPbQYFnIdrk

They were rolling death traps, occupants were unrestrained and unprotected against hard interior surfaces, air-conditioning was unheard of for most people, and even radios were a pricey option.

I remember riding with my family behind another car down dusty, washboard, dirt roads on hot, summer days with the windows rolled up and everyone sweating and suffocating in the heat.

Ah, those were the days!

Wesley Crusher · 23 July 2018, 11:56 AM

Awesome MR2. Love it!! Congrats.

jatco · 23 July 2018, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by KrismanX

1986 Toyota MR-2 mk1a

I decided on buying my birth year dream car for myself instead of a second Rolex, and I couldn’t be happier!! I’ve wanted one of these since I was a kid. This will be a little project for me to cherish and play with for a few years. Enjoy!

Instagram: mister_deuce

More pictures as the upgrades start rolling in! I found a specialty shop nearby I am going to work with for some of the heavy lifting.

What are your dream vehicles? Show em if you got em!!

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Right on..
Looks like its pretty darn good shape...
A sporty 'lil number...!!
Have fun.
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My birth year car you'd have to push start....

BNA/LION · 23 July 2018, 12:14 PM

Congratulations! Looking forward to updates on your rebuild.

KrismanX · 23 July 2018, 01:18 PM

Thanks for all the well wishes! First up will be brakes, tires, steering and suspension.

GB-man · 23 July 2018, 03:01 PM

Sweet! Congratulations

Swashplate · 23 July 2018, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by East Bay Rider

Nice car. Congratulations.
I have an unnatural affection for the old full size jeeps. Wagoneers to be specific.
I don't have one yet but I will someday.

These are great! I had one as a company loaner car when I was the Fuel Truck driver for a helicopter company fighting the forest fires. Had a chance to buy but bought a 68 mustang instead. It was a laugh to drive, such character. I only drove it a handful of times but loved it. Cool cars leave such great impressions. More than metal...

Swashplate · 23 July 2018, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KrismanX

1986 Toyota MR-2 mk1a

I decided on buying my birth year dream car for myself instead of a second Rolex, and I couldn’t be happier!! I’ve wanted one of these since I was a kid. This will be a little project for me to cherish and play with for a few years. Enjoy!

Instagram: mister_deuce

More pictures as the upgrades start rolling in! I found a specialty shop nearby I am going to work with for some of the heavy lifting.

What are your dream vehicles? Show em if you got em!!

That is so clean!!!! I love your enthusiasm!!! That is all that counts, the smile on your face when you drive it or more importantly look back at it when you park it. It might not be for everyone but that is not the point. Drive it, work on it, mod it. Make it yours.

I need another toy.....

Rolex Essex · 23 July 2018, 06:52 PM

Congratulations! That’s a real minter.
I’ve only seen no more than 5 on them in the last ten years on UK roads.
It’s so rare now and keeping it in its original form is definitely the right thing to do.

ejvette · 23 July 2018, 08:42 PM

Nice love it!

brandrea · 23 July 2018, 08:57 PM

That’s awesome Kris, congratulations!

Out of curiosity does it have the original stereo ... cassette deck I think?

KrismanX · 24 July 2018, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

That’s awesome Kris, congratulations!

Out of curiosity does it have the original stereo ... cassette deck I think?

Oh it’s got a tape deck alright… mixtape season is upon us

brandrea · 24 July 2018, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by KrismanX

Oh it’s got a tape deck alright… mixtape season is upon us

That's awesome

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RW16610 · 24 July 2018, 06:16 AM

Congrats, Kristofer! Enjoy your car

KrismanX · 24 July 2018, 06:56 AM

Best part about this car, it was owned by one woman for the last 30 years. She bought it as a drunken impulse after a night out with friends. She was waiting for her bus and saw a Toyota dealership having their Midnight Madness sale. She wandered on the lot and left in this bad boy. The only reason she sold it was the clutch became too stressful on her knee!

Step one purchases will be a refresh/update of steering, suspension and braking components:

droptopman · 24 July 2018, 09:05 AM

Congrats Kristofer! Looks to be in great condition.

Danny83 · 24 July 2018, 09:38 AM

Congrats

Rebel · 24 July 2018, 09:49 AM

Nice!

rouxeny · 24 July 2018, 05:56 PM

My dream older car would be either a final gen RX-7, or an ITR. Both cars I lusted after in college.

ME-2 looks really nice. I like the next gen one a bit more, i’m Sure you will have a ton of fun with yours.

c007 · 24 July 2018, 07:11 PM

Sweet ride, love the wheels.

Rock · 24 July 2018, 08:30 PM

The more I look at your MR-2 the better it looks. It really is immaculate.
I have always found that price has little to do with how much enjoyment you can get from something. The cheapest car I ever owned (a 1976 Toyota Celica) was probably my favourite - simple, no electronics, well made, easy to work on, fun to drive.

KrismanX · 25 July 2018, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Rock

The more I look at your MR-2 the better it looks. It really is immaculate.
I have always found that price has little to do with how much enjoyment you can get from something. The cheapest car I ever owned (a 1976 Toyota Celica) was probably my favourite - simple, no electronics, well made, easy to work on, fun to drive.

It’s one of those cars you can’t help but turn around once or twice for every time you walk away from it.

23 July 2018, 11:35 AM	#32
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KrismanX "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Kristofer Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: my feet. Posts: 2,364	Thanks for all the well wishes! First up will be brakes, tires, steering and suspension. __________________ No sticker left behind. "Better three hours too soon, than a minute too late." "All we have to do is decide what to do with the time that is given to us." ref. 116520 Daytona - 10/2014

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23 July 2018, 08:42 PM	#41
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23 July 2018, 11:56 AM	#33
Wesley Crusher "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Wes Location: Holosuite Posts: 6,345	Awesome MR2. Love it!! Congrats.

23 July 2018, 06:52 PM	#40
Rolex Essex "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Colchester, UK Watch: Daytona, DJ & Sub Posts: 1,612	Congratulations! That’s a real minter. I’ve only seen no more than 5 on them in the last ten years on UK roads. It’s so rare now and keeping it in its original form is definitely the right thing to do.

23 July 2018, 08:57 PM	#42
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,136	That’s awesome Kris, congratulations! Out of curiosity does it have the original stereo ... cassette deck I think?

24 July 2018, 06:16 AM	#45
RW16610 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Rommel Location: Toronto Canada Watch: 116710LN Posts: 9,205	Congrats, Kristofer! Enjoy your car

24 July 2018, 06:56 AM	#46
KrismanX "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Kristofer Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: my feet. Posts: 2,364	Best part about this car, it was owned by one woman for the last 30 years. She bought it as a drunken impulse after a night out with friends. She was waiting for her bus and saw a Toyota dealership having their Midnight Madness sale. She wandered on the lot and left in this bad boy. The only reason she sold it was the clutch became too stressful on her knee! Step one purchases will be a refresh/update of steering, suspension and braking components: __________________ No sticker left behind. "Better three hours too soon, than a minute too late." "All we have to do is decide what to do with the time that is given to us." ref. 116520 Daytona - 10/2014

24 July 2018, 09:05 AM	#47
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24 July 2018, 09:38 AM	#48
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24 July 2018, 05:56 PM	#50
rouxeny "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Andrew Location: Maui Posts: 686	My dream older car would be either a final gen RX-7, or an ITR. Both cars I lusted after in college. ME-2 looks really nice. I like the next gen one a bit more, i’m Sure you will have a ton of fun with yours.

24 July 2018, 07:11 PM	#51
c007 Banned Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: us Posts: 94	Sweet ride, love the wheels.

24 July 2018, 08:30 PM	#52
Rock 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rocky Location: Australia Watch: Grail:Bluesy Posts: 17,850	The more I look at your MR-2 the better it looks. It really is immaculate. I have always found that price has little to do with how much enjoyment you can get from something. The cheapest car I ever owned (a 1976 Toyota Celica) was probably my favourite - simple, no electronics, well made, easy to work on, fun to drive. __________________ Cellini 4112. Sub 14060M. DJ 16233. Rotherhams 1847 Pocket-watch. Foundation Member of 'Horologists Anonymous' "Hi, I'm Rocky, and I'm a Horologist..."

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