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For sale by auction on Thursday 2nd December 2021 at Surrey-based Ewbank Auctioneers. The auction will commence on our site (GU237LN) at 9. 30am - interested parties can place bids online or in person.
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1998 Mazda MX-5 Berkeley Edition Mk1 Roadster
- 1 of 400 produced
- Low documented mileage
- Desirable Mk1 with power steering
- £1, 000 pre-sale expenditure
- New MOT (no advisories)
Released only for the UK market, the MX-5 'Berkeley' Limited Edition spawned from a marketing collaboration between London's luxurious Berkeley Hotel in Knightsbridge and Mazda UK. Limited to just 400 examples, the 'Berkeley' was the final of the special edition NA-models made using the Mk 1 MX-5 platform. All were spec'd with 15-inch five-spoke alloy wheels, Sparkle Green' metallic paint, and two-tone leather seats. Furthermore, other distinct features included a Momo leather steering wheel, dark burr wood console trim and a chromed boot rack that provided a more premium feel to the MX-5 canvas. These sporty rear-wheel-drive roadsters are powered by a 1. 8-litre four-cylinder injection engine, mated to a five-speed manual gearbox. The 'Berkley' Edition also benefited from factory power steering as standard.
R405 GRP presents smartly in this elegant special-edition paint colour. The interior looks tidy but for the drivers seat which requires a repair to the base panel and bolster and the car fires straight away from cold with the first turn of the key. The substantial history file contains plenty of invoices and stamps in the original service book, which collectively spans the cars life. There has been a lot of investment in recent years from the current registered keeper who has entered the car privately. Most recently the MX-5 has had a replacement exhaust, clutch slave & master cylinder and more totalling £964. 08. This, in addition to circa £2, 000 worth of work invested by Mr Hendry in the last couple of years, which included a replacement clutch, servicing and a timing belt change. Despite the investment the car has been used very sparingly. Unsurprisingly the car is claimed to drive very well, with smooth transmission and nippy and engaging performance.
Early generation MX-5s seem to now be developing an enthusiastic following. This example combines respectable mileage, comprehensive history and rare specifications. All in all it should not only provide plenty of enjoyable and elegant motoring but likely also prove to be a quite a rewarding investment.
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