Mazda Eunos 1.8 R-Ltd - Rare Car
Despite being a relatively rare limited edition Eunos (less than 1000 ever produced), this is the third 1995 Eunos 1.8 R-Ltd I have offered for sale this year. And its yet another really nice example, finished in the spectacular colour combination of Satellite Blue with a lovely red interior.
This has red leather seats and trim, a Nardi wood-rimmed steering wheel with matching handbrake handle and gear knob, yellow strut brace and 15” BBS alloy wheels. Its covered around 98400 miles and its in super condition with no rust or bodywork damage.
The mechanical specification of these cars is very good: the ‘Series 2’ 1.8 engine produces a touch more power than the standard 1.8 at 133bhp but the later ECU, lightened flywheel and Torsen lsd with shorter final drive ratios means that mid-range acceleration in particular is much better too. This one has an IL Motorsport stainless steel cat back exhaust fitted and the way the engine picks up once over 4000rpm along with a keenness to spin up to red-line so easily is quite noteworthy – and makes it great fun to drive.
Two features worth pointing out: its fitted with a mohair soft top complete with plastic window. I reckon this must have been blue at some point but has faded nicely to a pale grey colour which sounds odd but suits the car really well. The actual hood has no splits or damage and is in good condition. Secondly, this will originally have had 15” BBS alloy wheels fitted when new. It still has but they are not the original design. However they are in good condition and if anything, look easily as good as the originals and arguably better.
Inside, carpets and seats are in good condition with no tears or splits. The door cards are in good order and its a really nice place to be with a real 'classic car' feel to it. Its fitted with a Panasonic stereo along with electric aerial and I have just fitted a new pair of JVC door speakers. Specification includes electric windows, power steering, an immobiliser and stainless steel sill tread plates. It also has a front lip spoiler fitted, a great addition to any MX5.
Bodywork is excellent with none of the usual rust – sills, wheel arches and wings are all rust-free and in good solid condition. If I run my finger around the inside of the rear wheel arch lip, I can feel that its clean and solid with no signs of filler or distortion – a good sign. The paintwork is excellent too with just the odd minor stone-chip spotted. Underneath, its all good too with solid lower sills and floors. Its certainly had some repairs in the past but these have been carried out to a high standard by a well known MX5 specialist.
Having driven many, many MX5s over the years, I can tell you that this one is exceptional out on the road. It feels really tight with no odd rattles or annoying squeaks. The engine feels really strong and smooth with excellent clutch and gearbox feel. It holds its temperature perfectly and is happy cruising at motorway speeds all day long if required though its even more fun on a decent twisty road. The exhaust is a touch louder than a standard one but if anything that just adds to the fun of driving it. Handling is just right and its one of the nicest MX5s I’ve driven for a while.
The last lady owned this for over 6 years, looked after it properly and had it regularly serviced by an MX5 specialist. However there is no service history whatsoever with the car: if you are interested, ask me about it: there’s a good reason which I can’t go into here. But its a genuine car that has clearly been well maintained (which I reckon is why it drives so well). When a car turns up with no service history, I have to be extra careful in assessing its true condition. Therefore its been serviced properly, thoroughly checked over and MOT tested (until April 2023). I have used it, adding another 300 miles to it over various conditions, confirming its as good as I thought.
Any car that is 27 years old ius never going to be perfect but this is a lovely example and its ready to go to a new owner who I’m sure will love it. Price is a very firm £5995.
STATUS: Available now and a deposit secures it.
This has red leather seats and trim, a Nardi wood-rimmed steering wheel with matching handbrake handle and gear knob, yellow strut brace and 15” BBS alloy wheels. Its covered around 98400 miles and its in super condition with no rust or bodywork damage.
The mechanical specification of these cars is very good: the ‘Series 2’ 1.8 engine produces a touch more power than the standard 1.8 at 133bhp but the later ECU, lightened flywheel and Torsen lsd with shorter final drive ratios means that mid-range acceleration in particular is much better too. This one has an IL Motorsport stainless steel cat back exhaust fitted and the way the engine picks up once over 4000rpm along with a keenness to spin up to red-line so easily is quite noteworthy – and makes it great fun to drive.
Two features worth pointing out: its fitted with a mohair soft top complete with plastic window. I reckon this must have been blue at some point but has faded nicely to a pale grey colour which sounds odd but suits the car really well. The actual hood has no splits or damage and is in good condition. Secondly, this will originally have had 15” BBS alloy wheels fitted when new. It still has but they are not the original design. However they are in good condition and if anything, look easily as good as the originals and arguably better.
Inside, carpets and seats are in good condition with no tears or splits. The door cards are in good order and its a really nice place to be with a real 'classic car' feel to it. Its fitted with a Panasonic stereo along with electric aerial and I have just fitted a new pair of JVC door speakers. Specification includes electric windows, power steering, an immobiliser and stainless steel sill tread plates. It also has a front lip spoiler fitted, a great addition to any MX5.
Bodywork is excellent with none of the usual rust – sills, wheel arches and wings are all rust-free and in good solid condition. If I run my finger around the inside of the rear wheel arch lip, I can feel that its clean and solid with no signs of filler or distortion – a good sign. The paintwork is excellent too with just the odd minor stone-chip spotted. Underneath, its all good too with solid lower sills and floors. Its certainly had some repairs in the past but these have been carried out to a high standard by a well known MX5 specialist.
Having driven many, many MX5s over the years, I can tell you that this one is exceptional out on the road. It feels really tight with no odd rattles or annoying squeaks. The engine feels really strong and smooth with excellent clutch and gearbox feel. It holds its temperature perfectly and is happy cruising at motorway speeds all day long if required though its even more fun on a decent twisty road. The exhaust is a touch louder than a standard one but if anything that just adds to the fun of driving it. Handling is just right and its one of the nicest MX5s I’ve driven for a while.
The last lady owned this for over 6 years, looked after it properly and had it regularly serviced by an MX5 specialist. However there is no service history whatsoever with the car: if you are interested, ask me about it: there’s a good reason which I can’t go into here. But its a genuine car that has clearly been well maintained (which I reckon is why it drives so well). When a car turns up with no service history, I have to be extra careful in assessing its true condition. Therefore its been serviced properly, thoroughly checked over and MOT tested (until April 2023). I have used it, adding another 300 miles to it over various conditions, confirming its as good as I thought.
Any car that is 27 years old ius never going to be perfect but this is a lovely example and its ready to go to a new owner who I’m sure will love it. Price is a very firm £5995.
STATUS: Available now and a deposit secures it.