Eunos 1.8 VR-Ltd Combination B
I have this lovely 1996 Mazda Eunos 1.8 VR Ltd Combination B for sale. This is one of just 800 ever produced and that was for the Japanese market only. A few were later imported to the UK, as this one was in 2006. Specification on these cars is terrific and includes the improved 133 bhp engine complete with lightened flywheel (which lets the engine rev more easily) and later 16-bit ECU as well as a Torsen limited slip diff with shorter 4.3:1 ratio. In reality, it means that these later cars had significantly better mid-range acceleration when compared to the standard 1.8.
When I acquired this one, it looked pretty good and drove very well but closer inspection revealed some serious corrosion in both sills. Therefore I had both sills completely cut out and replaced with new ones, along with some minor repairs to the floor (see photos), It was a comprehensive job by a company who know what they are doing and the sills were also treated with Dynax ensuring that they stay rust-free. Both sills are now utterly solid and rust-free. Floors etc are rust free and again have been treated to prevent any future corrosion. For me, this is a huge plus point as finding a good solid Eunos is increasingly difficult and I feel that I have genuinely given this one a new lease of life. I have added a few photos taken while the repairs to the sills were carried out. This job alone cost in excess of £1500.
In fact I have thrown a rather large amount of money at this one including a new black vinyl soft top, some minor paintwork and a full service. Its also very recently had new rear grooved brake discs, rebuilt rear brake calipers and new pads all round and I have attended to a whole host of other jobs to ensure this drives as well as it looks. It has very recently had a new cambelt and water-pump too (within last few hundred miles). This is much, much better than your average tired MX5.
The VR-Ltd edition has few nice unique bits and pieces including black leather seats (embossed with the ‘Roadster’ logo in green on each headrest), alloy gearknob and gear selector surround, Momo leather rimmed steering wheel, Enkei 15” alloy wheels, electric windows, power steering and its unique to the VR-Ltd metallic Excellent Green paintwork.
Its now covered 131180km which is around 82000 miles and has a good collection of receipts for service work along with lots of old MOT certificates. Its clearly a car that has been loved over the years.
Inside, its nice, clean and tidy with excellent trim and dashboard - everything is in smart undamaged condition. The black leather seats are in very good condition with no tears or splits. It has a JVC CD player which sounds great.
Bodywork is very good indeed with no rust on wheel arches or sills (of course!) or anywhere else. Paintwork is equally good and its a very good looking, very tidy car. It has a pair of polycarbonate Raybrigg halogen H4 headlights fitted, a well worthwhile upgrade.
Mechanically, its excellent with a really strong engine, There are no oil leaks and it holds its temperature perfectly. As mentioned elsewhere, its had a new cambelt and auxiliary belts. Out on the road, handling is excellent and it drives just as a good Eunos should. It has a performance air filter, 4-2-1 RSR exhaust manifold along with a sports cat converter and a Powerflow stainless steel exhaust. Its a touch louder than standard and sounds superb without being annoying or too loud and it certainly improves the performance – its a real blast to drive.
This is a rare car in lovely condition. I have two keys and the car has its original jack, spare wheel etc. Its been very comprehensively sorted out by me, properly serviced and set up and it drives beautifully. Its just had a thorough inspection and service and its MOT tested until January 2020. It won't need any further work or expense - you will be able to simply get in, drive and enjoy it. A good solid VR-Ltd is certain to increase in value too. Price is £4495.
STATUS: Now Sold
When I acquired this one, it looked pretty good and drove very well but closer inspection revealed some serious corrosion in both sills. Therefore I had both sills completely cut out and replaced with new ones, along with some minor repairs to the floor (see photos), It was a comprehensive job by a company who know what they are doing and the sills were also treated with Dynax ensuring that they stay rust-free. Both sills are now utterly solid and rust-free. Floors etc are rust free and again have been treated to prevent any future corrosion. For me, this is a huge plus point as finding a good solid Eunos is increasingly difficult and I feel that I have genuinely given this one a new lease of life. I have added a few photos taken while the repairs to the sills were carried out. This job alone cost in excess of £1500.
In fact I have thrown a rather large amount of money at this one including a new black vinyl soft top, some minor paintwork and a full service. Its also very recently had new rear grooved brake discs, rebuilt rear brake calipers and new pads all round and I have attended to a whole host of other jobs to ensure this drives as well as it looks. It has very recently had a new cambelt and water-pump too (within last few hundred miles). This is much, much better than your average tired MX5.
The VR-Ltd edition has few nice unique bits and pieces including black leather seats (embossed with the ‘Roadster’ logo in green on each headrest), alloy gearknob and gear selector surround, Momo leather rimmed steering wheel, Enkei 15” alloy wheels, electric windows, power steering and its unique to the VR-Ltd metallic Excellent Green paintwork.
Its now covered 131180km which is around 82000 miles and has a good collection of receipts for service work along with lots of old MOT certificates. Its clearly a car that has been loved over the years.
Inside, its nice, clean and tidy with excellent trim and dashboard - everything is in smart undamaged condition. The black leather seats are in very good condition with no tears or splits. It has a JVC CD player which sounds great.
Bodywork is very good indeed with no rust on wheel arches or sills (of course!) or anywhere else. Paintwork is equally good and its a very good looking, very tidy car. It has a pair of polycarbonate Raybrigg halogen H4 headlights fitted, a well worthwhile upgrade.
Mechanically, its excellent with a really strong engine, There are no oil leaks and it holds its temperature perfectly. As mentioned elsewhere, its had a new cambelt and auxiliary belts. Out on the road, handling is excellent and it drives just as a good Eunos should. It has a performance air filter, 4-2-1 RSR exhaust manifold along with a sports cat converter and a Powerflow stainless steel exhaust. Its a touch louder than standard and sounds superb without being annoying or too loud and it certainly improves the performance – its a real blast to drive.
This is a rare car in lovely condition. I have two keys and the car has its original jack, spare wheel etc. Its been very comprehensively sorted out by me, properly serviced and set up and it drives beautifully. Its just had a thorough inspection and service and its MOT tested until January 2020. It won't need any further work or expense - you will be able to simply get in, drive and enjoy it. A good solid VR-Ltd is certain to increase in value too. Price is £4495.
STATUS: Now Sold