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Toyota MR2 Coupés and Spyders

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A comprehensive history of the Toyota MR2 from 1984–2007, covering all Coupé and Spyder models. Includes technical details, development insights, and nearly 400 photos of Japan’s iconic mid-engined...
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  • 30 June 2026
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Blending innovation, style, and sheer driving joy, the Toyota MR2 rewrote the rules for affordable sports cars.

From its debut as the SV-3 concept at the 1983 Tokyo Motor Show to its evolution into one of the world’s most iconic mid-engined models, the MR2 remains a touchstone for car enthusiasts globally. This book chronicles the full journey of the MR2 – including the Coupé, Roadster, and Spyder variants – in captivating detail.

With nearly 400 illustrations, many in full colour, Toyota MR2 Coupe and Spyders dives deep into the car’s development, performance, and cultural impact. Technical specifications and production data are covered extensively, offering an invaluable reference for collectors and restorers alike. Rare imagery and original promotional material add visual richness, placing the MR2 in its historical and cultural context. Brian Long also explores Toyota’s broader manufacturing and design history, showing how the MR2 emerged as a bold departure and a true innovator.

Take a nostalgic drive through automotive history – and rediscover a sports car icon.

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Price: $29.99
Pages: 200
Publisher: David & Charles
Imprint: Veloce
Publication Date: 30 June 2026
ISBN: 9781836440956
Format: Paperback
BISACs: TRANSPORTATION / Automotive / General, Motor cars: general interest, TRANSPORTATION / Automotive / History
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Born in Coventry, once the heart of Britain's motor industry, Brian Long comes from a family with a proud heritage in the automotive and aviation fields. He trained as a mechanical engineer, and worked for a time at his father's garage. Brian became heavily involved in the classic car scene at 19, and says he turned to writing by accident. He now writes full-time and, since 1990, when his first book was released, he has had over 80 titles published. Brian and his wife, Miho, have two children, and currently live in Chiba, close to Tokyo. His main interests outside of cars include old cameras and bicycles, and the family's love of Thoroughbred horses.
Introduction and Acknowledgements
Foreword
Chapter 1: The Toyota Story.... Birth of an Empire
Chapter 2: A Midship Runabout
Chapter 3: The Concept Matures
Chapter 4: A New Direction
Appendix I Specifications
Appendix II Production Figures
Index