Monocraft GT300 - no.1 up for sale!!

[KarlBristol]

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?

[Ekona]

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?

[slipping clutch]

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?

[Ekona]

Dunno, but there's no mention of either of the two crashes (at least!) that's it's had in its life.

[mrspete]

Dan, you didnt mention my car in the background with those stupid yellow lights, whatever was I thinking of

[Rogue]

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

[iain2010]

Its a shame the wheels have changed. The ones in the link above look awesome!

[wilkie senior]

mmm not far from the mother in laws................maybe i should pop & see the delightful old dear

[MR2 Turbo Boy]

Hi guys,.

I was thinking of buying this example!. Would it be a good idea or not?..

Cheers

Jon

[wilkie senior]

mmm theres a loaded question!!

a good inspection i would have thought, certainly some rarity value there?

regards brian

[MR2 Turbo Boy]

Unfortunately, I'm miles away in Southampton...

[MR2 Turbo Boy]

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!

Cheers

Jon

[Kongaroo]

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

[MR2 Turbo Boy]

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..?

[Donato]

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!

[MR2 Turbo Boy]

+1

[MR2 Turbo Boy]

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..

[Ekona]

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.

[MR2 Turbo Boy]

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. .

[tonigmr2]

Definitely looks like it needs a bit of TLC.