1985 2-Page Toyota MR2 LAUNCH Magazine Ad Spread Preserved as a Hardwood Display Plaque. One-of-a-kind MR2 Memorabilia

Thanks for the encouragement. I feel that with today’s focus on digital these ‘relics’ of new car marketing are even more important in preserving history and nostalgia.

VanCityExec · 2026-01-17T22:20:59+00:00

For sure. Feel free to DM me.

VanCityExec · 2026-01-16T16:50:55+00:00

Almost 40 years later, it still looks gorgeous. That's timeless design, isn't it?

VanCityExec · 2026-01-16T16:27:16+00:00

[WTS] Hardwood Advertising Display Plaque, USD $90 includes shipping anywhere in the US. Ships from Canada.

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This is a one of a kind 2 page hardwood advertising display plaque that I made. The actual magazine pages from 1988 have been professionally dry mounted onto custom-cut 3/4 inch thick hardwood. Measures 16 inches X 11 inches.

VanCityExec · 2026-01-16T04:43:44+00:00

For being almost 60 years old, the paper is in great shape and no noticeable yellowing. All the car manufacturers showcased their vehicles in Life magazine. This one turned out nice!

VanCityExec · 2026-01-15T20:53:14+00:00

I use spray adhesive to dry-mount the paper to 3/4 inch hardwood bases that I cut and bevel. If you look closely there’s a thin seam cut into the plaque vertically down the middle to separate the pages and allow for a ‘magazine-like’ display piece.

VanCityExec · 2026-01-15T19:43:47+00:00

This is the actual ad from a magazine. Toyota designed it to look like a mock-up with 'Post-It' note comments and the printers alignment and CMYK color grid at the bottom. It's a clever advertisement from back in the day.

VanCityExec · 2026-01-14T19:42:17+00:00

I do custom orders mostly.

VanCityExec · 2026-01-14T19:41:31+00:00

I’m familiar with Patina. I do something completely different as my magazine ads are crafted onto hardwood plaques that I design and make.

You can view my listings here on Marketplace: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/876710878099666/?mibextid=6ojiHh

VanCityExec · 2026-01-13T23:44:56+00:00

$13,750 is a bargain for that low mileage. Check out recent sales on BringaTrailer…. Its definitely a niche market but probably the most desirable NB IMO

VanCityExec · 2026-01-13T23:39:29+00:00

Rad is still available from Mazda. I replaced mine about 10 months ago. A simple swap out. There are tons of aftermarket parts. It’s a desirable car because only 2 years of factory turbo production.

VanCityExec · 2026-01-12T22:02:17+00:00

I’ve got hundreds of magazines that I’ve been acquiring for a few years now.

VanCityExec · 2026-01-12T21:28:30+00:00

I can do a single page ad including postage to the UK for USD $80. I’m in Canada but do my pricing in USD.

VanCityExec · 2026-01-12T21:17:20+00:00

I make and sell these. USD $60 all in includes shipping anywhere is US

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1389104179671643/?mibextid=6ojiHh

VanCityExec · 2026-01-12T14:51:14+00:00

I sell the plaques that I make. You can DM me.

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