Highlights
- Very rare Ferrari 275 NART replica by Simpson Design
- Classic Ferrari Giallo Modena yellow with bespoke black interior
- 2024 engine replacement and other repairs totalling over £4,000
- Extensive upgrades including 190bhp supercharger and adjustable suspension
- Comprehensive service history spanning over 20 years
- Recent full body machine polish and new Bosch battery with warranty
- MOT to June 2025
The Appeal
The MX5’s sheer brilliance means that there are a lot of them about. If you really want to stand out without losing the Mazda’s many attributes, then you want this car. It features a Simpson Design fibreglass body. Rather than a slavish replica of a Ferrari, it takes the beautiful 275 NART as its starting point and creates something altogether unique.
Beneath the eye-catching Ferrari Giallo Modena yellow paintwork, this car is very much go as well as show. There is a newly rebuilt and supercharged 1.6L Mazda engine - good for 190bhp - and the suspension and brakes have been upgraded to suit.
The car has received over £4,000 of work since mid 2024 covering that engine rebuild, servicing and other repair, many by Mazda specialist Sam Goodwin. It is reported to be in great mechanical health and comes with MOT to June 2025.
We love this clever evolution of the MX5 that has the performance and handling to match its looks.
The vendor says:
“Steering is unbelievably sharp, pinpoint accuracy, wide wheels, adjustable suspension, makes it incredibly stable when cornering, drives like a classic sports car, loved every minute of driving this car.”
The History and Paperwork
- First registered in 1991
- Imported to UK in 2000 and first registered August 2000
- 10 registered keepers since arriving in the UK
- Current keeper since July 2023
- Previously red which was changed in April 2017
- That is likely when this car was converted to the Simpson Design body
- Features a Simpson design Italia Classic body costing £10,000
- Recent engine replacement in December 2024 with invoice from Haynes Garage
- Recent works in mid-2024 including new fuel pump and accessories from Sam Goodwin, with invoice
- Full body machine polish in March 2024 by Turning Heads
- Recent Bosch battery from AA with a 5-year warranty
- Extensive paperwork trail over the last 20 years from former registered keepers
- Factory MX5 and Eunos hand books
- MOT to 16th June 2025 with minor advisories
- 36,231 miles showing on MOT test and now showing 37,013 miles
- The low displayed mileage is not verified
The Condition
- Original body replaced with a Simpson Design "classic Italian" body kit
- Finished in Ferrari Giallo Modena yellow with ‘tricolore’ central stripe
- Paintwork presents well with no reported stone chips or scuffs
- Recent paintwork professional machine polish in March 2024
- Bodywork in very good shape with slight paint cracking on boot edges
- Fitted with polished split-rim alloy wheels in fair condition with some kerbing
- Cooper tyres with some rims showing cracks to sidewall as shown in photos
- Beige manual folding MX5 roof fitted in 2015 and in good order with clear rear screen
- Underside appears to be in good condition with no structural advisories on MOT
- Black and yellow themed interior modified to resemble a classic Ferrari
- Custom leather dash in black with yellow stitching and auxiliary dial modifications
- Door cards match dashboard with modifications as shown
- Black seats with yellow piping in good order with only very light wear to note
- Electric windows although passenger side may need connector replacement
- Infotainment system fitted but we are told that the radio is not operational
- No reported faults with electrics, lighting, switchgear or dials except as noted
- No dashboard warning lights advised
The Mechanics
- Recently replaced 1,590cc engine
- Fitted with M45 Jackson of America supercharging delivering 190bhp
- 5spd manual transmission
- Full specification list shown in photos
- Uprated piping and cabling in the engine bay with chroming as shown
- Chrome engine bay stiffening struts
- Adjustable Max Peeding suspension struts
- Grooved and drilled front disc brakes and rear disc brakes fitted
- Upgraded aluminium radiator
- Custom stainless steel exhaust by Tony Banks
- Recently fitted with Bosch battery with five year warranty
- Fuel pump and other repairs by Sam Goodwin in 2024
- Engine running well with minor rev dip when stopping abruptly
- No reported running or driving issues
- Minor advisories to note on current MOT
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