Take a final look at the 73 lots to go under the hammer (the 1991 MR2 is lot 9) next Monday night at the 2015 Melbourne Spring Classic Auction. Shannons Melbourne showroom is open this weekend for inspection and a free sausage sizzle provided by the Pontiac Car Club. The auction team will be on hand to assist with any enquiries.
 
Monday 21 September | 7:00pm | 321 Warrigal Road, Cheltenham, VIC
 
1991 Toyota MR2 Targa Coupe

- Great Value desirable second generation MR2 - Well maintained car with many upgrades - Two owner example
Coming from long-term ownership, the second and current custodian of this exceptional Toyota MR2 purchased the car when it was just a year old in 1992 and has cherished it for more than two decades. Heavily optioned with factory air conditioning, cruise control and an alarm, the car also features numerous upgrades, including Koni adjustable struts, ROH Venturo Hyper Silver 16-inch modular rims and a high end sound system installed by Phatt Audio Concepts in 2013, featuring an Alpine head unit, Phoenix sub and amp and Hertz speakers. The engine was professionally rebuilt in 2004 at 199,000 kms and, according to the owner, hasn't missed a beat since. Other notable features include custom car mats and clear front indicators (the originals come supplied) plus a spare key. This fabulous little sports car is being sold Unregistered with No Reserve with all proceeds going to benefit the Whitelion charity.



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It sold for 7k  Don't know why you would pay that much unregistered.

It looks like a good one.  Plus the person who purchased it may have paid more because it was for a good cause.

eightsixboy
It sold for 7k  Don't know why you would pay that much unregistered.

Obviously somebody did think it was worth it.
 
Perhaps SW20's in good condition are starting to be appreciated more.
I notice that there are several SW20's on Carsales at the moment for more than 7k 
 
 

Having a car registered is no test of its on-road value, particularly in places where mechanical inspections for registration are not done on an annual basis. If registration really meant something when it comes time to sell then many so-called "barn finds" would be worth a lot less.
 
Also check out recent Unique Cars magazines. There have been a number of SW20's in recent editions that have been priced well over $7K.
 
I also feel Redtarga is on to something about the value of SW20's in good original condition starting to go up in price.
 
Like seems to have happened with the AW11 (Glass's Guide has had a $1000.00 increase on them in the past 12 months) there will be a tipping point where people realise that SW20's that have been properly looked after and not heavily modified are suddenly getting scarce and values will certainly rise.
 
 Sharon's point about the charity aspect is also very valid, so the $7K paid doesn't seem high at all.
 
 

tralfaz
Having a car registered is no test of its on-road value, particularly in places where mechanical inspections for registration are not done on an annual basis. If registration really meant something when it comes time to sell then many so-called "barn finds" would be worth a lot less.
 
Also check out recent Unique Cars magazines. There have been a number of SW20's in recent editions that have been priced well over $7K.
 
I also feel Redtarga is on to something about the value of SW20's in good original condition starting to go up in price.
 
Like seems to have happened with the AW11 (Glass's Guide has had a $1000.00 increase on them in the past 12 months) there will be a tipping point where people realise that SW20's that have been properly looked after and not heavily modified are suddenly getting scarce and values will certainly rise.
 
 Sharon's point about the charity aspect is also very valid, so the $7K paid doesn't seem high at all.
 
 

Its no test to their value but when you take into consideration that it costs $780 for reg here + other BS fee's, this 7k car ends up being over 9k, once you pay shannon's auction fee's, rego and vicroads inspection fees + any additional roadworthy stuff. Cars around here are normally a lot cheaper when sold unregistered, simply because its to much hassle.  
 
In qld it seems easier to get cars on the road compared to Vic, but we have the unfortunate task of dealing with vicroads.
I get the whole charity thing, but you can buy a Bathurst or turbo for that sort of money quite easily in good nick.