Highlights

£40,000 build by the vendor over six years
Only 8,330 miles since completion
Unique 'heather' colour reportedly not used on any other vehicle
Well appointed car with burr walnut dash and leather seats
Brand new 4.6L Rover V8 with less than 3,000 miles
Garage-stored for its entire life with very few wet miles
MOT valid to May 2026

The Appeal

Sebring’s approach to the business of kit car building sets it apart from mere copy cats. The MX takes the profile and ethos of the Austin Healey 3000 and runs with it, delivering a wider, more comfortable and planted car with modern handling and reliability.

The vendor bought this car as a kit in 1993 and completed it in 1999. The original V8 engine was replaced 3,000 miles ago by what he tells us was a brand new Rover 4.6L V8 that JE Developments built. It has been dyno tested at 232bhp.

Beyond the impressive dynamics, the aesthetics are a key draw on this car. It is painted in a bespoke ‘heather’ metallic colour that we are told has never been used on another car. Inside there are MX5 seats retrimmed in quality leather and facing a lovely burr walnut dashboard. Blue carpets plus matching fabric roof and hood bag complete the sense of a kit project executed to high standards. The vendor has modified the MX kit to accommodate a larger boot for touring.

The car has been little used in recent years but comes with the benefit of a lengthy MOT to May 2026. It was last serviced in May 2025 when it also received a new battery. The history file can be checked in the photos. For those who love the classic look but value modern conveniences like a decent heater and electric windows, this MX looks very compelling.

The vendor says:

“Great fun to drive, extremely responsive but you need to treat it with respect: does just below 100 mph in second gear.”

History and Paperwork

First registered 19th April 1999
Vendor began build in 1993
Correct registered as a Sebring with DVLA
Carries a Sebring VIN number
Single registered keeper
Has been garage-kept throughout its life
Always maintained on trickle charge
Only covered 130 miles in the last 6 years
Total build cost was close to £40,000 we are told
Original V8 engine replaced with a 4.6L Rover V8 three years after registration
Replacement engine has only done 3,000 miles we are told
V5C in current keeper’s name
Covercraft cover included
Only used in dry weather
VIN number MX2DW1A0026
MOT to 18th May 2026 with minor advisories to note

The Condition

Finished in a unique 'heather' colour not used on any production vehicle says seller
Paintwork presents well in photos, benefiting from limited use over car’s life
MX fibreglass body epoxy bonded to chassis just like an Elise
Body modified with added sills and engine compartment vents
Appears in smart condition for its age with only a few small marks
Vendor had modified boot to allow more space
Boot closes but doesn't lock we are told
Navy blue fabric hood with matching hood bag in very good order as shown
Performance Australian Superlight-style alloys present well as shown
Yokohama AVS tyres appear in very good condition
Space saver ‘get you home’ tyre included
Chrome bumpers and matching roll hoop
Interior features mid-grey MX5 leather seats with navy carpeting
Cabin presents well with only slight age to note to some surfaces
Dashboard finished in burr walnut with light age to trim as shown
Fitted with an alarm system
JVC radio cassette
Electric windows and decent heater fitted
Blue carpets in good order as shown in photos
No structural advisories on MOT

The Mechanics

4.6L Rover V8 engine
Twin SU carburettors
5-speed manual transmission
Less than 3,000 miles on the engine
Engine built by JE Developments
Power output of 232 bhp
Uprated with front ventilated discs
Starts easily with manual choke we are told
Runs smoothly when up to temperature (no thermostat)
The most recent mini service was in May 2025 at the time of the MOT
New battery was fitted in May 2025
Minor advisories to note on MOT

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