I thought that this might be of interest to some of the MK3 lovers on here... During one of my usual eBay visits I've stumbled across the first production Monocraft GT300 for sale. It clearly needs some love and work doing to it, and isn't roadworthy but still seems like it could be a good buy at the right price
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Toyota-Mr2-Gt ... 4d140cc3f9
Is it me or do these never seem to be up for sale, let alone such a rare production no.
Thoughts?
Any idea how much something like this should be worth?
Monocraft GT300 - no.1 up for sale!!
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Monocraft GT300 - no.1 up for sale!!
Selling up my highly modified and restored Rev 1 V6 3.0 1MZ-FE VVTi
http://www.imoc.co.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?t=176156
http://www.imoc.co.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?t=176156
Re: Monocraft GT300 - no.1 up for sale!!
Hang on, I know that car! That's Adam's old car!
That was taken at JAE 2004, always wondered what happened to it. I didn't realise at the time that it was no.1, and I have to admit to being a bit sceptical of that as I would've thought that Adam would've mentioned it at some point, but then I didn't know him that well at the time before he disappeared off the grid.
I wonder how much of the 2ZZ install and other bits have been changed? It used to sound incredible with the Kakimoto exhaust installed. I wonder if that last dyno run was done at the dyno place in Witham when Adam, Markiii and myself all got our cars done at the same time?
That was taken at JAE 2004, always wondered what happened to it. I didn't realise at the time that it was no.1, and I have to admit to being a bit sceptical of that as I would've thought that Adam would've mentioned it at some point, but then I didn't know him that well at the time before he disappeared off the grid.
I wonder how much of the 2ZZ install and other bits have been changed? It used to sound incredible with the Kakimoto exhaust installed. I wonder if that last dyno run was done at the dyno place in Witham when Adam, Markiii and myself all got our cars done at the same time?
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Re: Monocraft GT300 - no.1 up for sale!!
I am not a fan of the look of mk3's but I really wouldn't mind this as a project ( to add to my other projects ) wonder what it will go for?
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Dunno, but there's no mention of either of the two crashes (at least!) that's it's had in its life.
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Dan, you didnt mention my car in the background with those stupid yellow lights, whatever was I thinking of
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I don't remember Adam ever mentioning that it was number 001. I'm pretty sure he would have!
Some of his old webpages are still around:
http://www.angelfire.com/space/mr-s/gt300oldpage.html
Some of his old webpages are still around:
http://www.angelfire.com/space/mr-s/gt300oldpage.html
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Its a shame the wheels have changed. The ones in the link above look awesome!
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Re: Monocraft GT300 - no.1 up for sale!!
mmm not far from the mother in laws................maybe i should pop & see the delightful old dear
That's a negative, Jim. I do not have the measles.
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Hi guys,.
I was thinking of buying this example!. Would it be a good idea or not?..
Cheers
Jon
I was thinking of buying this example!. Would it be a good idea or not?..
Cheers
Jon
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Re: Monocraft GT300 - no.1 up for sale!!
mmm theres a loaded question!!
a good inspection i would have thought, certainly some rarity value there?
regards brian
a good inspection i would have thought, certainly some rarity value there?
regards brian
That's a negative, Jim. I do not have the measles.
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Unfortunately, I'm miles away in Southampton...
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A bit concerned, Brian,
1. The seller never mentioned about the accident damaged?.. Why!. It must be a cat C or D! Surely on the v5?..
2. If it was/is 001/100, there must be loads of history?.
Out of interest how would one check point 2, to know it was correct!
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Jon
1. The seller never mentioned about the accident damaged?.. Why!. It must be a cat C or D! Surely on the v5?..
2. If it was/is 001/100, there must be loads of history?.
Out of interest how would one check point 2, to know it was correct!
Cheers
Jon
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wilkie senior wrote:mmm not far from the mother in laws................maybe i should pop & see the delightful old dear
Hands up all those In favour of Wilkie going to have a gander and report back on its condition
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Rogue wrote:I don't remember Adam ever mentioning that it was number 001. I'm pretty sure he would have!
Some of his old webpages are still around:
http://www.angelfire.com/space/mr-s/gt300oldpage.html
So it is a legit, GT300..?
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MR2 Turbo Boy wrote:
2. If it was/is 001/100, there must be loads of history?
Jon
With it being imported, you do quite often find that a lot of the paperwork/history/receipts get lost when imported. That could genuinely be the case. If it's of interest to you, it's worth a trip to go and have a proper look. I've bought cars a fair distance away from home, but if it's the right car for you then it's worth it!
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Donato wrote:MR2 Turbo Boy wrote:
2. If it was/is 001/100, there must be loads of history?
Jon
With it being imported, you do quite often find that a lot of the paperwork/history/receipts get lost when imported. That could genuinely be the case. If it's of interest to you, it's worth a trip to go and have a proper look. I've bought cars a fair distance away from home, but if it's the right car for you then it's worth it!
Very true...
Just wanted to find out more info..
The seller, mentioned it has not been mot ed for a few years and viewing the pics from Rogue, I hope the repairs have been correctly done..
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It's a definite genuine GT300, of that I'm sure. I'm 99% confident it's not no1 though, so that bit has been added somewhere down the line.
CAT status would've been added had it been insured in this country when the damage occurred, but as it happened overseas it won't show up here. It passed MOTs happily, I know that much, but other than I wouldn't like to pass any comment on the mechanical or bodywork side of things.
Check it for yourself, and assume that nothing works. The 2ZZ conversion still had some teething issues (like not hitting lift) when I saw it last, so don't think that it'll be a case of sticking a new battery and some fresh oil in and away you go.
It looks like an absolute shed of a car to me now, but if you fancy a long-term project then it's as good as any.
CAT status would've been added had it been insured in this country when the damage occurred, but as it happened overseas it won't show up here. It passed MOTs happily, I know that much, but other than I wouldn't like to pass any comment on the mechanical or bodywork side of things.
Check it for yourself, and assume that nothing works. The 2ZZ conversion still had some teething issues (like not hitting lift) when I saw it last, so don't think that it'll be a case of sticking a new battery and some fresh oil in and away you go.
It looks like an absolute shed of a car to me now, but if you fancy a long-term project then it's as good as any.
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Cheers Ekona..
Thanks for all the info
Im a MR2 enthusiast, currently have 2 -turbos..one is restored to standard-ish, whilst the other is a heavily modified beast with 514bhp. .
looking to sell the standard one to fund a new project, it would be a shame for such a rare car to be bought by a non enthusiastic. .
Thanks for all the info
Im a MR2 enthusiast, currently have 2 -turbos..one is restored to standard-ish, whilst the other is a heavily modified beast with 514bhp. .
looking to sell the standard one to fund a new project, it would be a shame for such a rare car to be bought by a non enthusiastic. .
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Definitely looks like it needs a bit of TLC.