Silvertop T-Tops: 1987 Toyota MR2
The first generation Toyota MR2 (1984-1987) was not the first affordable mid-engine sports car for the people, but it was the first to come from a Japanese manufacturer. It used the Toyota Corolla platform for most of its components, and was available with a basic 1.6 liter DOHC 4A-GE good for 112 HP or a supercharged version that bumped power up to 145 HP. However, today’s MR2 comes with a silvertop swap, which means the 4A-GE engine is a 4th generation (’91-’95) JDM-only version with 20 valves and 153 HP without the need for forced induction. Find this 1987 Toyota MR2 offered for $5,800 in Middleton, ID via craigslist. Tip from FuelTruck.
From the seller:
1987 toyota mr2
condition: good
cylinders: 4 cylinders
drive: rwd
fuel: gas
paint color: blue
size: compact
title status: salvage
transmission: manual
type: coupe
This beauty from the 80s can be all yours. Blast your favorite 80s music as you cruise with the t-tops off. Come take a look at this classic car. She’s in good shape both inside and out for her age. The engine is a 20 valve Corolla engine called the Silver Top. Call or text me for a time to come drive her.
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Last night my son and I were watching football on tv and talking about the new Corvette (he loves the C5, I love the C7). He said, “they tried to take a front engine car and and turn it into a mid-engine car and the design doesn’t make any sense — it looks like a first generation MR2!” Although I don’t quite see the visual connection I admire his passion and also his knowledge of cars that were last manufactured 15 years before he was born. The world is in good hands.