Toyota MR2 T Bars

T Bars versions of the Mk1 MR2 were available from the mid 80s and on 
all revisions of the Mk2 MR2.  There is, of course, no TBar version of the MkIII MR2s.

Most MR2 drivers will point out that the T-Bars are slightly less rigid than the coupes and hence handling isn't quite as pin sharp, and some will tell you that the T-Bars have can leak if not properly cared for.  

The former may or may not be an issue for you - the car still handles better than most vehicles of the 1990s and many coming off the production line today.  

Leaking T-Bar roofs can normally be fixed by treating the seals with silicone spray or by fitting small cams that adjust their location ever so slightly.  To look after T Bar roofs it's best to avoid leaving the car in stong sunlight with the panels removed for too long, and a regular treatment with silicone spray will help to keep the seals from leaking.

MR2 Mk2 T Bar Roof

On the plus side, the T-Bar offers open air motoring without the drawbacks of many canvas topped convertibles - the glass panels let lots of light into the car when they're fitted, though you also get trim panels that you can attach to block out the light if you want to.  

The panels can be removed quite quickly, though we feel the claim of 7 seconds in one Toyota advert of the 90's is a bit ambitious unless you have a helper, and that probably doesn't include the time it takes to stow them safely behind the seats in their protective covers.

The glass panels need to be treated with care - a broken one will obviously leak

Most UK Mk2 T-Bars also have leather seats, though few UK models have air conditioning; arguably you don't need it as it would be expensive to run, and of little use with the panels off.

Toyota MR2 Mk2 Revisions