Mazda Eunos 1.8 S-Special 1997
I have this 1997 Mazda Eunos 1.8 S-Special for sale. This was imported from Japan in 2004, is in lovely condition, has covered an indicated 108500 km (67,800 miles) and has clearly been very well looked after.
Its finished in Montego Blue and specification includes electric windows, power steering, remote central locking, leather rimmed Momo steering wheel with airbag, stainless steel sill tread plates with matching door speaker surrounds. Its fitted with a black mohair roof - this was fitted very recently and is in good condition with no splits or tears. Its sitting on a set of Mazda BBS 14” alloy wheels complete with as new Uniroyal Rainsport tyres which suit it well.
As this is one of the later 'Type II' Mk1 models, it has the desirable factory fitted upgrades which include a lightened flywheel, later ECU, Torsen 2 limited slip differential with shorter ratios, an engine bay strut brace and extra underbody chassis bracing. This lot makes a terrific difference to the car and makes it so much livelier to drive than the earlier 1,8 models.
Bodywork is very good indeed with no rust on wheel arches, sills, wings or any of the usual places. Underneath its exceptionally good too with solid floors and lower sills. Its had minor sill repairs in the past and these look to have been carried out to a high standard. There are no dents or scratches and the car looks just superb. Montego Blue has a pearlescent finish and depending on how the light lands on it, it can look either blue or green. Most of the photos here were taken in a gap between rain showers on a dark stormy day and these conditions don't show how good the paintwork is. It does look spectacularly good though.
Inside, its been fitted with the seats from a Eunos G-Ltd originally described by Mazda as a blue 'suede-like' material. These are in good condition and look really good on this car. All trim is in good order including carpets, dashboard and door cards (though there is a hairline crack in the top of the dashboard, common on cars that have been imported from Japan thanks to the sun and heat). The stereo system works well and has USb inputs for charging and streaming.
The engine and gearbox are just as they should be: they feel strong and smooth. The actual engine bay is nice and tidy with no leaks. The engine has had a comprehensive service including new spark plugs, silicone plug leads, new oil and filter and recent brake discs and pads all round. Underneath, all running gear is nice and clean and the underside has been treated with Dinitrol. All ball joints, suspension arms etc are in good order. Brake discs and calipers are all good and its just had new brake pads fitted, front and rear. It also has a cone style performance air filter fitted along with a stainless Steel cat-back exhaust system fitted which sounds purposeful without being loud.
Its just brilliant to drive with strong performance, excellent handling and no untoward noises or rattles. It spins round to the rev line easily and is great fun to drive as hard as you want - these MX5 engines are near-indestructible and this is a good one. I always like to stick 200-300 miles on each of my sales cars so that I know its right: I've driven this one in all conditions, stop-start traffic, motorway, country lanes etc and it behaves perfectly well and just as a good MX5 should with great handling. Its a very well sorted car and has a good collection of paperwork and old MOTs along with two keys. It has been comprehensively checked over by my workshop with lots of small-but-important jobs taken car of such as soft top drain holes cleared, hand brake adjusted, reconditioned electric aerial fitted and electric window and lock mechanisms cleaned and lubricated.This is a really nice example of a late MX5/Eunos and is ready to use and be enjoyed by its new owner. Price is £5995.
STATUS: Available now
Its finished in Montego Blue and specification includes electric windows, power steering, remote central locking, leather rimmed Momo steering wheel with airbag, stainless steel sill tread plates with matching door speaker surrounds. Its fitted with a black mohair roof - this was fitted very recently and is in good condition with no splits or tears. Its sitting on a set of Mazda BBS 14” alloy wheels complete with as new Uniroyal Rainsport tyres which suit it well.
As this is one of the later 'Type II' Mk1 models, it has the desirable factory fitted upgrades which include a lightened flywheel, later ECU, Torsen 2 limited slip differential with shorter ratios, an engine bay strut brace and extra underbody chassis bracing. This lot makes a terrific difference to the car and makes it so much livelier to drive than the earlier 1,8 models.
Bodywork is very good indeed with no rust on wheel arches, sills, wings or any of the usual places. Underneath its exceptionally good too with solid floors and lower sills. Its had minor sill repairs in the past and these look to have been carried out to a high standard. There are no dents or scratches and the car looks just superb. Montego Blue has a pearlescent finish and depending on how the light lands on it, it can look either blue or green. Most of the photos here were taken in a gap between rain showers on a dark stormy day and these conditions don't show how good the paintwork is. It does look spectacularly good though.
Inside, its been fitted with the seats from a Eunos G-Ltd originally described by Mazda as a blue 'suede-like' material. These are in good condition and look really good on this car. All trim is in good order including carpets, dashboard and door cards (though there is a hairline crack in the top of the dashboard, common on cars that have been imported from Japan thanks to the sun and heat). The stereo system works well and has USb inputs for charging and streaming.
The engine and gearbox are just as they should be: they feel strong and smooth. The actual engine bay is nice and tidy with no leaks. The engine has had a comprehensive service including new spark plugs, silicone plug leads, new oil and filter and recent brake discs and pads all round. Underneath, all running gear is nice and clean and the underside has been treated with Dinitrol. All ball joints, suspension arms etc are in good order. Brake discs and calipers are all good and its just had new brake pads fitted, front and rear. It also has a cone style performance air filter fitted along with a stainless Steel cat-back exhaust system fitted which sounds purposeful without being loud.
Its just brilliant to drive with strong performance, excellent handling and no untoward noises or rattles. It spins round to the rev line easily and is great fun to drive as hard as you want - these MX5 engines are near-indestructible and this is a good one. I always like to stick 200-300 miles on each of my sales cars so that I know its right: I've driven this one in all conditions, stop-start traffic, motorway, country lanes etc and it behaves perfectly well and just as a good MX5 should with great handling. Its a very well sorted car and has a good collection of paperwork and old MOTs along with two keys. It has been comprehensively checked over by my workshop with lots of small-but-important jobs taken car of such as soft top drain holes cleared, hand brake adjusted, reconditioned electric aerial fitted and electric window and lock mechanisms cleaned and lubricated.This is a really nice example of a late MX5/Eunos and is ready to use and be enjoyed by its new owner. Price is £5995.
STATUS: Available now
