[FINALIZED] Extremely reluctant sale...Rev 3, 94 GT-S Turbo, modified, 350bhp

[Scott Barton]

After a few months of soul searching....i have finally brought myself to this junction in my life where i have to let my pride and joy go to a new home.
Its breaking my heart typing this. MR2's have been a part of my life for over a decade, this one in particular nearly 8 years. The passion has culminated in me becoming the chairman of this fantastic car club. One that i hold so very close to my heart.
The amount of pleasure this car has brought me is unmeasurable and she will never be replaced.

I am no rush to sell. The car WILL NOT be broken, so don't ask.
The asking price is £7750. No silly offers, i will wait for the right buyer.
She is booked in for a service this month and will come with 12 months MOT, 9 months TAX.

The car is untested on the strip in its current form. With the spec and build listed below, sub 12s are achievable. Especially with the NOS and uprated gearbox.

So here goes.....
A bit of history first.
The car was imported in 1999 by Miguel at Newera imports for Jason Croft of MTTE fame.
It arrived in England in semi stock form.




Some mods were installed on the car, and some body work including some rare 'Autopista' items.

After a while the car was sold onto another respected IMOC member, Jon Millar. More mods and subtle changes happened.



And then finally, the car was sold to my good self in 2003.
She has been an ongoing project for me in this time, and i will try and be as accurate as i can in my following description.

1994 GT-S Turbo, T-Bar. 374bhp with NOS (350bhp without)
117,000 miles (Engine rebuild at 100,000 in 2007)



Bodystyling
*Rare & Original* Autopista rear bumper
*Rare & Original* Autopista side skirts
Bomex front bumper
Border carbon fibre bonnet with bonnet pins
TRD spoiler with carbon fibre blade
Genuine Ganador wing mirrors

Suspension
Tein Flex
EDFC
Tein pillow ball torsion rods
Whiteline front & rear ARB's (Fitted July 2010)
Powerflex engine mounts (Fitted July 2010)
CUSCO front strut brace
CUSCO rear strut brace

Gearbox & Transmission
Rev 3 gearbox rebuilt with taller final drive mod by MR2 specialist 'Century Motorsport (Fitted May 2010)
Fensport Helix 6 puck clutch (Fitted May 2010)
Fidanza lightened flywheel (Fitted May 2010)
TRD gearbox mounts (Fitted May 2010)

Brakes & Wheels
Genuine Brembo 4-pot calipers on front
Custom H&R front spacers
Red Dot big discs all round
Braided brake lines
Dot5:1 fluid
Kosei racing lightweight Japanese racing alloys (17" front, 18" rear)
Bridgestone RE050A tyres all round (Amazing grip!)
255-35-18 Rears
215 -40-17 Fronts

Interior
Air Conditioning
EL Glo Blue dials
Bespoke polished aluminium hub kit
Leather Isotta steering wheel
TRD quickshift
TRD gearknob
DEFI gauges x 6 (Oil pressure, Oil Temp, Water Temp, Fuel pressure, Boost, EGT)
DEFI controller
Genuine BLITZ dash gauge pod
3 x gauge pillar pod
MR2 Dandism mats

Security & ICE
Toad Ai606 alarm
Sony MD head unit
Sony 6 disc CD changer
Uprated speakers throughout
Rockford Fosgate Amp
Custom Rockford Fosgate speaker and enclosure behind passenger seat

And now the fun bit
Engine
Dyno'd at 346bhp without the Nitrous system and 320 ft/lb....
Dyno'd at 374bhp/370 ft/lb with 50 shot NOS.




Fully Forged engine build by renowned MR2 specialists Rogue Motorsport in 2007. Engine build spec in excess of 400+bhp. Rebuilt at 100,000 miles.
The car was taken off the road for 12 months after a HG failure. The year was spent collecting parts and filling the boot. Eventually she was packed onto the back of a trailer and sent to Rogue where she lived for 10 weeks.
Current mileage 117,000

ACL Big End Bearings
ACL Main Bearings
Apexi Power FC with hand controller
Apexi G-Sensor
Apexi Rev speed meter
Apexi turbo timer
ARP Head stud set
ARP Main stud set
Attain accelerator pulley
Blitz DSBC (Dual Solenoid Boost Controller)
Chromed Engine bay strut braces
Chromed Engine heat deflector shield
Chromed Manifold heat shield
Copper contact dizzy cap
Cusco Oil catch can
Eagle Con Rods
ERL Aquamist Water/Methanol Injection
Garret GT28RS Turbo
Greddy InterCooler with 7 inch SPAL fan
HKS 264 duration inlet & exhaust cams
HKS Adjustable cam pullies
HKS Fine tuning belt
HKS Headgasket
HKS SSQV dump valve
HKS Valve spring set
K&N Filter
Lightened/balanced crank
Magnecor HT leads
Revotec Silicon water hose kit
Rogue Systems Engine bay fan kit
SARD 800cc injectors
TRD coolant cap
TRD oil cap
TRD Oil Filter
Walbro Fuel pump
'Wizards of Nos' Nitrous system (50 Shot) (Fitted 2009)
Wossner Forged Pistons

Hayward & Scott custom Exhaust


The car is drivable round town, and also loves a track. The handling is amazing. A few will vouch for the levels of grip this car has.
A few pics, including how she looks now.










Corner weighting set up by Elite



The paint work is excellent for a car that is 16 years old, any touch ups have been expertly carried out by Chappel Coachworks, renowned for their excellent work.

Bad points.....you know i really and honestly cant think of any! She has has served me well, and i have spent thousands on her to get her where she is today.
Routine servicing has been carried out using only the best oils and fluids. As well as the extensive modified list above, Toyota parts have been used to replace worn items, including:
New alternator (fitted July 2010)
Coil
AC Compressor (2nd hand)

I have a huge folder of receipts, paperwork and manufactures literature. All items that have been fitted in the last 7-8 years come with all instructions and install/operating instructions.

If you have any questions, or would like more pics (i have hundreds) then please do not hesitate to ask.

[pistol pete]

I know you are going to get plently of replys like this scott.. but gutted for you but fully understand..

any potential owners out there.. this really is an awesome piece of kit... and looks even better int he flesh than the pictures.. my favorite MK2 around...

and could not ask to buy a mr2 from a more genuine guy

good luck with the sale.. onwards upwards more better things

[jmachling]

I knew this was coming but it still shocks me to see this ad - I really never thought I'd see the day when you parted with this car I can totally understand where you're coming from and applaud your resolution in doing it

For any potential buyers: this is a rare chance to buy a true enthusiast's car that has been pampered more than any other MR2 I know. You want pedigree? This car has it in spades. It's absolutely true that no expense has been spared in Scott's tireless quest to build his perfect MR2.

It turns heads at any event, as any IMOC member will attest - small crowds appear whenever the engine lid is opened and it has a unique and powerful road presence, particularly when screaming past you on the autobahn like a NOS powered Exocet.

It will outperform most cars on the road and has that rare combination of being a viable street and track car. I've been a passenger in it with Scott around the track at Angelsey and try as he might, it would NOT come unstuck at speeds in corners where mine would have been spinning onto the grass (and that's after taking my poor driver skills into account!).

Mate, if I had the money I'd buy it off you myself.

[Andy_Foz]

Is that not a Bomex front bumper rather than a Border, as described in your ad?

Looks like a lovely example BTW!

Andy

[Neil_turbo]

Really sorry to hear your selling Scott , a beautifull mk2

Remember how impressed i was on the handling and the smooth delivery of the power at Angelsey last year

Best of luck with the sale though

[Scott Barton]

Is that not a Bomex front bumper rather than a Border, as described in your ad?

Looks like a lovely example BTW!

Andy

Oops....yup you are right, got carried away with my 'Border' finger.....amended.

[mr2magic]

This is so so sad to see Does that mean no more MR2 for you Scott?

I wish you all the best of luck with the sale mate

[Scott Barton]

Some more pics.

Engine Build






Brakes

[Quigonjay]

also seen this car in the flesh, stunning example of a true enthusiasts car
sorry you are having to sell up dude

[Scott Barton]

Another couple of recent pics...

[I am Spartacus]

The car is untested on the strip in its current form. With the spec and build listed below, sub 12s are achievable. Especially with the NOS and uprated gearbox.

whats changed on this car since totb last year as i seen it on the strip best was a 13.8 i think

[Scott Barton]

The car is untested on the strip in its current form. With the spec and build listed below, sub 12s are achievable. Especially with the NOS and uprated gearbox.

whats changed on this car since totb last year as i seen it on the strip best was a 13.8 i think

All of this...

Gearbox & Transmission
Rev 3 gearbox rebuilt with taller final drive mod by MR2 specialist 'Century Motorsport (Fitted May 2010)
Fensport Helix 6 puck clutch (Fitted May 2010)
Fidanza lightened flywheel (Fitted May 2010)
TRD gearbox mounts (Fitted May 2010)

The old gearbox was sticking in 3rd gear, so i bought another box and had it completely rebuilt with the taller drive mod.
At the same time i had a brand new clutch fitted and a brand new Fidanza flywheel.....along with the gearbox mounts.

[Scott Barton]

MOT booked for end of the month....will be sold with a full service and MOT.

[Leon.]

I was aware this was on the cards dude but sorry to see it's finally here.

Great car, great seller, great price. Worth every penny.

[Scott Barton]

A pic update as requested.....

Frunk




Tein EDFC


MiniMax NOS Controller




NOS Bottle complete with heated blanket, pressure switch and gauge.










Rockford Fosgate sub in bespoke housing.


Toyota cup holder and coin tray.

[matt_mr2t]

You wont find a more genuine seller on here than Scott people and this car is genuinely immaculate.

If I was in the market for a modded car I would be looking at this.

[Scott Barton]

Thanks Matt, its appreciated.

I can now reveal that after extensive communications with a buyer, that a deposit has been paid today.
I really cant believe i am typing this. I thought i would be buried in that car.
A very dark day indeed.

Hopefully the new owner will be along to say hello. I am confident i have sold to a fellow enthusiast and am hopeful that the car will stay within the club for many years to come.

God i am going to miss her.

[afennell]

heart goes out to you dude. Tempted myself. Great price.

[craig]

What's next then Scott?

[matt_mr2t]

If it's any consulation Scott, I've been exactly where you are, selling something neither I nor any one else ever thought I would after many years and vast amounts of money.
I was gutted, I actually did cry a little bit.

But the saying goes - as one door closes, another opens....