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Toyota MR2 Mk1

HE LIST affordable mid-engined sports cars has always been disappointingly sparse, but arguably Toyota has had the best stab at democratising the layout that is usually reserved for exotic machinery. Over three generations the MR2 has offered a sporty, practical package that appealed to casual sports car drivers and die-hard enthusiasts alike.

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