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- 1998 Mazda MX-5 Mk1 Berkeley Limited Edition #370/400
1998 Mazda MX-5 Mk1 Berkeley Limited Edition #370/400
Lot Number: 191
1998 Mazda MX-5 Mk1 Berkeley Limited Edition #370/400
The Sparkle Green Berkeley limited-edition was based on the standard 1.8i and was a marketing collaboration with The Berkeley Hotel in Knightsbridge. Offered without reserve.
- Sold for: £6,188
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Sunday 24th March, 2024 at 12.00pm GMT at NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT
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REG NUMBER
R355 OPC -
ODOMETER READING
44300 Miles
SUMMARY
The Sparkle Green Berkeley limited-edition was based on the standard 1.8i and was a marketing collaboration with The Berkeley Hotel in Knightsbridge. Offered without reserve.
DESCRIPTION
- The Limited-Edition Mazda MX-5 Berkeley was introduced right at the very end of the production of the original Mk1 or NA Series of MX-5 and prior to the launch of the Mk2/NB Series
- Available to the UK-market exclusively and with just 400 cars produced, the model was a marketing collaboration with The Berkeley Hotel in Knightsbridge
- All cars were finished in Sparkle Green metallic paint and the list price was £17,600
- Special features included Berkeley badging and numbered plaque, 15" alloy wheels, black and light grey leather seat facings, power-assisted steering and Momo leather steering wheel, dark Burr Walnut trim, stainless steel brace bar, stainless steel scuff plates, Berkeley leather key fob, and a Kenwood KDC-4050L radio/CD player
- This is #370 of the 400 Berkley editions, is in superb order throughout and excitingly offered at No Reserve
- Privately owned since 2017 with four previous keepers and showing just 44,300 miles
- In current ownership, the car has been kept in climate-controlled garaging and never driven in the rain (covered 4,000 miles in seven years)
- Supplied with a excellent history file detailing servicing at a Mazda Authorised Dealer and the current MOT is valid until January 2025
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 191
- Make
- MAZDA
- Model
- MX-5 MK1
- Variant
- Berkeley LE
- Registration Number
- R355 OPC
- MOT Expiry
- 29/01/2025
- Chassis Number
- JMZNA18P200322549
- Engine Number
- BP303110
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body Colour
- Sparkle Green
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Harry Whale
- Car Specialist
- 07919 887374
- harry@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Harry.
CONTACTSCORE:
108 / 135
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Remarks
Owned since 2017 ~ driven 4,000 dry miles since purchase Kept in underfloor-heated/climate controlled garaging ~ part of a private classic car collection
About the Seller Rating
A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.
Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car
Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts
Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history
Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history
Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history
Due to venue restrictions, all vehicles must be collected on Monday 25th March between 9am and 2pm.
Any vehicles not collected by this time will be transported to a secure storage facility in Northampton by our transport partner EM Rogers, the charges for which are £175 plus VAT for removal and £10 plus VAT per day for storage. We will make contact on Sunday to confirm how you will be removing your vehicle(s). If we do not hear back by 9am on Monday morning, we will arrange collection with EM Rogers on your behalf.
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