{"product_id":"toyota-mr2-coupes-and-spyders-complete-story-2-book-set","title":"Toyota MR2: Coupés and Spyders \u0026 Complete Story 2 Book Set","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore the complete story of one of Toyota’s most distinctive sports cars with this two-book Toyota MR2 bundle.\u003c\/strong\u003e Together, these books follow the MR2 from its earliest development through all three generations, combining detailed automotive history, technical specifications, production information, rare photography, motorsport coverage, and the story behind the people and decisions that brought the car to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis bundle is ideal for \u003cstrong\u003eToyota MR2 owners, collectors, restorers, Japanese sports car enthusiasts, and fans of 1980s through 2000s performance cars\u003c\/strong\u003e. Whether you own an AW11, SW20, or ZZW30 MR2 Roadster\/Spyder, these two books provide complementary perspectives on the engineering, development, production, and legacy of Toyota’s mid-engined sports car.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToyota MR2 Coupés and Spyders: 1984-2007\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToyota MR2 Coupés and Spyders: 1984-2007\u003c\/strong\u003e presents a richly illustrated history of the MR2, tracing the car from Toyota’s SV-3 concept shown at the 1983 Tokyo Motor Show through the development of the Coupé, Roadster, and Spyder models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing nearly \u003cstrong\u003e400 illustrations\u003c\/strong\u003e, many in full color, the book examines the MR2’s development, performance, production history, and place within Toyota’s broader automotive story. Rare images and original promotional materials help place the MR2 within the era in which it was created, while detailed specifications and production figures make the book a valuable reference for owners and collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHistory and development of the Toyota MR2\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCoverage of the Coupé, Roadster, and Spyder\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNearly 400 illustrations and photographs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTechnical specifications and production figures\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRare factory and promotional material\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBackground on Toyota's manufacturing and design history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToyota MR2 The Complete Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToyota MR2 The Complete Story\u003c\/strong\u003e takes readers behind the scenes of the MR2 program, examining the challenges Toyota faced in bringing its affordable mid-engined sports car to production and the circumstances that nearly caused the project to be cancelled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book covers \u003cstrong\u003eall three generations of the MR2\u003c\/strong\u003e, beginning with the first-generation AW11, named Car of the Year Japan for 1984-1985, followed by the second-generation SW20 and its available 2.0-liter 3S-GTE turbocharged engine, and finally the third-generation ZZW30 MR2 Roadster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional coverage includes the MR2 in motorsport, special-edition models, and the distinctive Zagato VM180. Detailed specification guides, archive photographs, and modern photography provide an extensive look at the development and evolution of this Japanese sports car.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eComplete coverage of the AW11, SW20, and ZZW30 generations\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe development story behind the original MR2\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCoverage of the SW20 3S-GTE turbocharged model\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMR2 motorsport history\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSpecial editions and the Zagato VM180\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDetailed specification guides\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eArchive and contemporary photography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy These Toyota MR2 Books Work Well Together\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese books complement one another by approaching the \u003cstrong\u003eToyota MR2 story from different but overlapping perspectives\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eToyota MR2 Coupés and Spyders: 1984-2007\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a heavily illustrated historical and technical reference with extensive specifications, production information, and background on Toyota itself. \u003cstrong\u003eToyota MR2 The Complete Story\u003c\/strong\u003e adds a closer look at the development challenges, individual generations, motorsport involvement, and special versions that helped define the MR2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCombined, they provide a more complete reference to the \u003cstrong\u003eAW11, SW20, and ZZW30 Toyota MR2\u003c\/strong\u003e than either volume alone, making this bundle particularly useful for enthusiasts who want both the detailed facts and the larger story behind Toyota’s innovative mid-engined sports car.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eToyota MR2 AW11, SW20, and ZZW30 owners\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMR2 Roadster and Spyder enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eToyota and Japanese performance car collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMR2 restoration and preservation enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSports car historians\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFans of 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s Japanese automobiles\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnyone interested in the development of affordable mid-engined sports cars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Midlife Classic Cars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52574346969368,"sku":"KIT9781836440956\/9780719840579","price":45.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/9813\/3831\/files\/kit97818364409569780719840579.jpg?v=1787792753","url":"https:\/\/www.midlifeclassiccars.com\/en-de\/products\/toyota-mr2-coupes-and-spyders-complete-story-2-book-set","provider":"MidlifeClassicCars.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}