[{"id": 14935269, "authorName": "ricosuave666", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ricosuave666/", "bidAmount": 2000, "content": "$2,000 bid placed by ricosuave666", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720478713, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14935301, "authorName": "jimduffett", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimduffett/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful and the best sounding MR2. I remember being so disappointed in the sound of the 88 SC I traded mine in for. No mistake, the SC was awesome, but the NA just sang.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1720478864, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14935426, "authorName": "mserang", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mserang/", "bidAmount": 2499, "content": "$2,499 bid placed by mserang", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720480107, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14935493, "authorName": "ChrisHallgren", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chrishallgren/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is the car that got me totally hooked on MR2's! Back around '88/'89, my future wife's sister had a black one just like this. It was SO MUCH FUN to drive. It's like driving a kart racer on the street. I would make every excuse I could to get a chance to drive it. I've owned a MKII for almost 30 years, but I would LOVE to drive a MKI like this one again. This one looks absolutely beautiful! GLWA!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1720480887, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14935500, "authorName": "nsxomar5268", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nsxomar5268/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "$6,000 bid placed by nsxomar5268", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720480981, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14935685, "authorName": "Djminkin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/djminkin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "AC working and blowing cold?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1720482833, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14936664, "authorName": "jbk23", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jbk23/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ChrisHallgren I understand. My 1985 MKI was a joy to drive. The 1986 added body colored wings (instead of a kind of flat black like mine) and third tail lights \u2014 improvements \u2014 and was otherwise just as fun and just as nice in every way. A high school buddy still has his 1986.\n\n@jimduffett Absolutely. And it sang all the way to 61 MPH at the redline in 2nd gear. Be very careful of the rev limiter at that point. I think that 7500 RPM redline was the highest for any mass produced car in 1985 and probably was in 1986, too. Even the completely different Wankel in the 1985 RX-7 had a redline at 7000 RPM.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1720495031, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14936707, "authorName": "m.barcadero", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/m.barcadero/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is the ONE!!!! I was waiting to see it listed -- ran into the owner down at Pebble Beach when I was admiring it and he said he was thinking of listing. Super clean, like showroom quality. These Spyders are a rare find. I'm going to have to make room in the garage ...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1720495975, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14936878, "authorName": "jimduffett", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimduffett/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "34 or 37 in 1 and 61 in 2. red line choked the engine. Thought I killed the car the first time I did it. Such fond memories. My son is 14.5 loves all my stories about my 6 mister twos and can already drive the stick in my spyder now. He wants a gen 1 when he turns 16 if we can find a nice one. A year older and Id risk pissing my ex off and get this one to sit at her house til hes 16 \ud83e\udd2a", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1720501088, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14936902, "authorName": "Godzilla-", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/godzilla-/", "bidAmount": 6250, "content": "$6,250 bid placed by Godzilla-", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720501729, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14936931, "authorName": "jbk23", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jbk23/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Memories @jimduffett. I only had the one 1985 MR2. I taught my younger brothers the manual \u2014 great car for that \u2014 and the older one got to take his junior prom date to the dance in it. I switched to a SAAB before the next brother was old enough to drive on the road. Still a nice ride, but not as intimate and lighthearted.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1720503233, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14938183, "authorName": "onlyhonda4me", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/onlyhonda4me/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wonderfully fun little sports cars... had 2 of them\nShould have kept one \n\nGLWTA and \"Save the Manuals!\"", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1720537625, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14939016, "authorName": "aircraftndt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aircraftndt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car is beautiful! I've known the owner for about 20 years as we workout at the same gym. He has a track record of buying all generation MR2's, then going through them making them immaculate! Whoever ends up winning this bid will be very pleased!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1720543581, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14940465, "authorName": "MidMinded (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/midminded/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Greetings all and thanks for taking the time to view this listing for IMHO arguably the finest model Toyota has produced. Cut my teeth in a \u201966 Ford Cortina, various VW Bugs, and an older sibling\u2019s MG Midget. First time in a Mid Ship Runabout 2-seater I was smitten. Bought my first and only \u201cnew\u201d car in October \u201985. A 1986 two-tone (Hennesy) MK1 MR2 and the addiction began. Stumbled upon this time capsule last year and was amazed with its condition. All has been properly sourced and sorted. After 12 MK1\u2019s thought I was over it but alas as the license plate declares one last time or is it lost time. \r\nThanks to everyone for all the comments and memories. \r\n@ricosuave666\r\n@mserang\r\n@nsxomar5268\r\n@godzilla\r\nThanks for the bids\r\n@m.barcadero\r\n@aircraftndt\r\nThanks for the kind words", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1720548549, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14943755, "authorName": "JimK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The Camry sourced clear front turn signal lenses are a nice touch on a black car. Well done.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1720558646, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14949372, "authorName": "DanRose", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/danrose/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "hey, I know this car, owner is meticulous and takes care of his cars. If only I had the extra cash...Someone is going to be very lucky..Cheers", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1720632708, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14950400, "authorName": "MidMinded (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/midminded/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JimK\r\n@DanRose\r\nThanks for the compliment and for viewing the listing", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1720636191, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14953659, "authorName": "Grantster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/grantster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful car. That was my first brand new car out of college except I had the black leather interior. Couldn't afford a Vette then and the Fiero was crap. Loved, loved, loved that car. That is the cleanest one I've seen. Most did not hold up well due to rust. Winner will enjoy it", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1720648684, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14953675, "authorName": "mserang", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mserang/", "bidAmount": 6999, "content": "$6,999 bid placed by mserang", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720648870, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14953682, "authorName": "mserang", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mserang/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had bought a 85 Mr2 abd it was the best sports car I had. Sold it because a neighbors kid hit it in front of my house, and it was totalled.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1720648965, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14953690, "authorName": "DaveTea", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davetea/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had a very early '86 MR2 and it is quite often on the short list of cars my wife and I wished we never sold. Super fun and they even make great commuter cars.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1720649112, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14953695, "authorName": "DaveTea", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davetea/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jimduffet Agreed. We had two SCs. Sweet but they sound like a Hoover.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1720649143, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14954209, "authorName": "nsxomar5268", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nsxomar5268/", "bidAmount": 7500, "content": "$7,500 bid placed by nsxomar5268", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720655116, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14954773, "authorName": "nsxomar5268", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nsxomar5268/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have 91MR2 turbo love it one very close to me so I don\u2019t have to worry about shipping", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1720661188, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14955609, "authorName": "Godzilla-", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/godzilla-/", "bidAmount": 8700, "content": "$8,700 bid placed by Godzilla-", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720676128, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14956251, "authorName": "caveman1979", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/caveman1979/", "bidAmount": 8800, "content": "$8,800 bid placed by caveman1979", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720703606, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14958786, "authorName": "Godzilla-", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/godzilla-/", "bidAmount": 9900, "content": "$9,900 bid placed by Godzilla-", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720719140, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14961310, "authorName": "str8181", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/str8181/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is my neighbors car. He is out every weekend waxing it. He treats this car like his baby. Someone will be getting a car that was loved.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1720726933, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14963343, "authorName": "MidMinded (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/midminded/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "LSTTME - Trunk", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720742911, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14963336, "authorName": "MidMinded (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/midminded/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mserang\n @nsxomar5268\n @Godzilla\n @caveman\nThanks for the bids.\n @DaveTea\nOn spot. Been commuting in an AW11 for 38 plus years. Added bonus for golf-alcoholics; trunk accommodates two sets of clubs.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1720742946, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14963340, "authorName": "MidMinded (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/midminded/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ooops- Trunk", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720742990, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14963587, "authorName": "Makoto_Niijima", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/makoto_niijima/", "bidAmount": 11000, "content": "$11,000 bid placed by Makoto_Niijima", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720745693, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14963610, "authorName": "Makoto_Niijima", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/makoto_niijima/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Had a 84 MR2 a number of years ago , I paid $2500 for it , it was beat up and a rust bucket but i had so much fun with that car , Would really like to experience one in tip top shape like this one.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1720745995, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14963665, "authorName": "DaveTea", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davetea/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@midminded My suggestion for new AW11 owners is, sure, load up the rear trunk with anything...but consider putting some of it in the frunk! They get interesting otherwise!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1720746805, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14965978, "authorName": "mrclmn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrclmn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I live in San Mateo county & I\u2019ve seen this vehicle around. It looks very well preserved & taken care of. If I had room in my car I would be bidding on this rare looking gem. Haven\u2019t seen too many black MR2\u2019s in this kind of shape. The winner will not be disappointed! \ud83d\udc4d\ud83c\udffc", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1720798666, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14970124, "authorName": "Ftpmarcos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ftpmarcos/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does ac function correctly?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1720815975, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14970665, "authorName": "MidMinded (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/midminded/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Makoto_Niijima\r\nThanks for the bid and all true comment\r\n@900gts\r\nThanks for taking the time to meet with me today\r\n@Ftpmarcos\r\nYes. All systems function properly. A/C blows cool. Climate very temperate here and not an issue.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1720820662, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14971118, "authorName": "rande", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rande/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How long ago was it painted?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720825115, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14971739, "authorName": "G8TD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/g8td/", "bidAmount": 14000, "content": "$14,000 bid placed by G8TD", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720832565, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14972508, "authorName": "900gts", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/900gts/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Today I drove to San Mateo to see the actual car as photos and descriptions are never as good actually seeing the car. This car is as described. The car has the original paint! The only flaws on the car that I could find is a couple of filled in scratches on the passenger's door and a couple or so spots on the bottom gray part of the cushion on the driver side. Other than that the car seems like new! Amazing...even the steering wheel feels new as you would think the leather grip area would be showing wear? I did not actually drive the car, but it certainly seems to be well taken care of. Looks like just hop in and drive. I shouldn't say all this good stuff as I am interested, but I could not help myself. My middle name is loquacious..........", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1720845755, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14975224, "authorName": "rande", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rande/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm sorry, but it does appear to have been painted. You can see it in the pictures. The lower rubber/plastic trim on the front valance is painted. It did not come painted from the factory. Both front fenders have been painted. From the factory there should be VIN stickers on the mounting edge in the frunk area. There are no stickers and no indications of where they had been. \r\n\r\nOther items I noted, it appears that the drivers side door interior panel is screwed in place in the corner above the window switch.\r\n\r\nIt does look like the passenger side seatbelt retract switch is not broken (which is common). I don't see any pictures of the driver side.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1720892180, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14975273, "authorName": "MidMinded (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/midminded/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rande\r\nThe lower front valance and splitter had expected rock chips and were painted soon after I acquired. The rest of the exterior is original far as I can tell with all OEM striping and \"screaming chicken\" present.\r\n@G8TD\r\nThank you for the bid\r\n@900gts\r\nGreat to meet you and your mechanical friend. Thank you for the wonderful comments after inspecting the car in person.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1720892338, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14975346, "authorName": "MidMinded (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/midminded/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Stumbled upon an old photo of when I had three AW11s at the same time and posted at the end of the gallery. On the left is my first \"Floyd\" with Kaminari body kit. Wonder where he is today:)", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1720892612, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14985515, "authorName": "JimK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rande - Toyota did not start putting VIN stickers on MR2s until 1987. There are several low mileage cream puff 85 and 86 MK1s in the BaT gallery, some with paint meter readings confirming original paint. None of them have VIN stickers.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1721032435, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14987224, "authorName": "MidMinded (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/midminded/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JimK\r\nThanks for the comment. Your wealth of knowledge to the MR2 community continues as an invaluable asset.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1721061871, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14987358, "authorName": "MidMinded (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/midminded/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We are close to the end of the auction Thanks to all who have commented, shared memories, and bid. This is a special AW11. Please remember refresh your browser as the timer ticks down.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1721062525, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14988369, "authorName": "Noteagro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/noteagro/", "bidAmount": 14500, "content": "$14,500 bid placed by Noteagro", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721066231, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14989504, "authorName": "MidMinded (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/midminded/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Noteagro\r\nThanks for today's first bid", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721070027, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14989664, "authorName": "Noteagro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/noteagro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MidMinded Of course! Gorgeous looking car, and hoping to be the winning bidder at the end of the day!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721070639, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14991142, "authorName": "Noteagro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/noteagro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 7/15/24 for $14,500 to Noteagro", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721075640, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 14991150, "authorName": "nsxomar5268", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nsxomar5268/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What happened everybody fall asleep", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721075669, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14991172, "authorName": "nsxomar5268", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nsxomar5268/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@noteagro congratulation you got a very nice car", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721075753, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14991188, "authorName": "MidMinded (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/midminded/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@noteagro\r\nCongratulations winner", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721075800, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14991209, "authorName": "Noteagro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/noteagro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@nsxomar5268 I am totally okay with that. I am surprised I didn\u2019t end up in a bidding war to 20k! And thank you, I appreciate it, and am super excited for it!\r\n\r\nI am so stoked to be bringing this home, and thank you @MidMinded for listing it! The MR2 has been a dream car for me due to how unique it is. Looking forward to working with you to bring her to her new home!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1721075880, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14991628, "authorName": "Vtec4ever", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vtec4ever/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Toyota at its peak. I owned a 1986 MR2. Super cool and fun to drive at any speed.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721077274, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14994058, "authorName": "jbk23", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jbk23/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You will enjoy your MR2, @noteagro.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721104271, "type": "comment"}]