My contributions were rarely worthwhile and I managed to annoy a few people, not least MattMR2. Being an old (34) git, I reserve my right to be a "smug dickhead" some of the time - some things will never change. 
Anyway, whilst my daily ride
(brand new Renault Megane) is doing it's job well, I felt the need for another MR2 in my life. I spoilt my previous MR2 with big wheels and lowered springs (the thing was stiffer than Lexington Steele) so I was looking for a standard car. I fancied something different with a hint of classic about it. Rev2 onwards MR2s still look a bit too modern for my liking, so it had to be a Rev1. I had my old NA GT for over 5 years and I thought it was a better car than my subsequent Rev3 NA. So I ended up buying this:
It's a 1990 Rev1 Coupe, which is completely standard, Sony CD/Tuner aside.
It has 102k on the clock, with a chunk of service history and mechanically it's in rude health. The (blue) interior is almost mint. Bodywork is ok, the paint is shiny but the front and rear bumpers are a slighly different shade of blue. I got it with 10 months MoT and 3.5 months tax, for a very reasonable price.Now I know it's the least loved version of the SW20, but that's the appeal for me.
Aside from fitting my old gear knob, I propose to keep it standard and the ultimate lack of pace doesn't bother me. It's not that slow, with a sub 10 secs 0-60 and it will probably do 120MPH+, not that I intend to find out. Unlike Harry's Turbo (or most other MR2s), it's not lairy, loud, flash, fast or fancy. It's perfect for an old man like me.Here's a few more pics:
