Post by humbug on Jan 5, 2020 12:42:54 GMT
I am selling my beloved low mileage (for its age) 1994 MX-5 Mk1 BBR Turbo as it is now time for a change after 8+ years of happy ownership, driving, tinkering and improvement.
It’s a great little car in Mariner blue (the best colour for a Mk1!) which originally had stated performance of 150bhp – it’s probably lost a few of those over the years, but it still pulls well.
According to the first owner, who I managed to track down, the BBR Turbo kit was fitted by the BBR factory themselves when the car was about 6 months old (though BBR say they don’t have records going back that far…)
The odometer says c. 97,000 miles but at about 81,000 miles a newer, “big nose” engine (with 36,000 at the time) was fitted, which would make the current engine mileage about 52,000. The full BBR Turbo kit was transferred to the replacement engine, including the intercooler, turbo, special exhaust manifold and 95/98 octane switch. It is running on the standard BBR piggyback ECU which plugs in the standard ECU.
It’s a UK market car and has MOT to May 2020. Standard on this car are power steering, electric windows and electric aerial.
It’s in generally good condition and has always garaged during my ownership. The car has had a number of changes and additions on a fairly understated retro theme to improve handling, looks and style - see below for more details of the current spec/modifications.
Engine/drivetrain/suspension
• 1.6 litre BBR Turbo engine with intercooler and oil cooler
• Stock air filter replaced with cone air filter, with custom boxed-in heat shield
• Viscous LSD
• FK lower springs – not stupidly low but enough to give it a more sporting look and feel
• Additional lower front subframe brace (Indykid)
• OEM MK1 yellow front top strut brace
• 15”x6” Wolfrace 7-spoke alloy wheels that were fairly recently refurbished in anthracite grey
• Tyres are Hankook V12 Ventus evo 2 (195/50 R15 82V) with around 6mm of tread remaining.
• EBC Green Stuff brake pads
• New front brake discs fitted in 2019
• Fully synthetic 5W40 engine oil regularly changed at the recommended 3,000 mile intervals, spark plugs changed at recommended 6,000 mile intervals
• Cambelt was changed at c. 80,000 miles, gearbox oil changed at c. 86,000 miles and I have used Dinitrol in the sills and front and rear arches.
Interior retro styling
• Porsche 924 gauge pod with very rare BBR boost/vacuum gauge, VDO clock, VDO voltmeter
• KG Works-style instrument panel (stainless panel with retro LED telltale lights)
• Audi TT Mk1 gear gaiter and alloy gear surround
• Stainless steel gear knob and handbrake handle
• Deep dish classic alloy/leather steering wheel
• Blaupunkt classic MW/LW/FM radio
• Jass Performance drift brake handle button
• Retro electric window toggle switches
• Retro chrome slider mirror
• MX-5 Mk2 10th Anniversary Edition seats (black leather/blue alcantara)
• MX-5 M1 S-Special door cards with pockets + stainless teardrop speaker covers, covered with blue alcantara cloth and replacement retro leather strap handles
• Matching blue alcantara padded armrest cover, instrument cowl cover and gauge pod cover
• OEM stainless door step covers
• Green perspex sun visors
• CarbonMiata seat belt extenders
• OEM seatbelt tower cabin brace
• OEM folding windblocker with storage pocket
Exterior
• OEM Mk2.5 mohair hood with heated rear window
• OEM hood tonneau cover
• OEM boot rails
• OEM front and rear mudflaps
• Fibreglass vented lower panels blended into the front wings (to replace rotten originals)
• Fiat Coupe alloy fuel cap (lock works with standard door/ignition key)
• Alloy convex bullet mirrors
• Stainless front grill
• Offset front number plate
• Bumper lip spoiler
• Wipac crystal headlights
• OEM (JDM) yellow front foglights
• Detangoed front lights
• Classic Fiat 500 clear side repeaters
• White front, red rear bumper reflectors to replace orange ones all round
It’s a great little car in Mariner blue (the best colour for a Mk1!) which originally had stated performance of 150bhp – it’s probably lost a few of those over the years, but it still pulls well.
According to the first owner, who I managed to track down, the BBR Turbo kit was fitted by the BBR factory themselves when the car was about 6 months old (though BBR say they don’t have records going back that far…)
The odometer says c. 97,000 miles but at about 81,000 miles a newer, “big nose” engine (with 36,000 at the time) was fitted, which would make the current engine mileage about 52,000. The full BBR Turbo kit was transferred to the replacement engine, including the intercooler, turbo, special exhaust manifold and 95/98 octane switch. It is running on the standard BBR piggyback ECU which plugs in the standard ECU.
It’s a UK market car and has MOT to May 2020. Standard on this car are power steering, electric windows and electric aerial.
It’s in generally good condition and has always garaged during my ownership. The car has had a number of changes and additions on a fairly understated retro theme to improve handling, looks and style - see below for more details of the current spec/modifications.
Original asking price was too low, apparently, so let's say £5,000 or above 
Please contact me for any more information or to arrange to view the car. Proof of insurance will be needed if you want to test drive it.
Location is Sevenoaks, Kent, 5 minutes from J5 of the M25 (M26/A21).
A few pics are attached here... more available starting here (and then scroll left unless you want to see pictures of ducks, etc.!) www.flickr.com/photos/smomccarthy/49328709211/
Engine/drivetrain/suspension
• 1.6 litre BBR Turbo engine with intercooler and oil cooler
• Stock air filter replaced with cone air filter, with custom boxed-in heat shield
• Viscous LSD
• FK lower springs – not stupidly low but enough to give it a more sporting look and feel
• Additional lower front subframe brace (Indykid)
• OEM MK1 yellow front top strut brace
• 15”x6” Wolfrace 7-spoke alloy wheels that were fairly recently refurbished in anthracite grey
• Tyres are Hankook V12 Ventus evo 2 (195/50 R15 82V) with around 6mm of tread remaining.
• EBC Green Stuff brake pads
• New front brake discs fitted in 2019
• Fully synthetic 5W40 engine oil regularly changed at the recommended 3,000 mile intervals, spark plugs changed at recommended 6,000 mile intervals
• Cambelt was changed at c. 80,000 miles, gearbox oil changed at c. 86,000 miles and I have used Dinitrol in the sills and front and rear arches.
Interior retro styling
• Porsche 924 gauge pod with very rare BBR boost/vacuum gauge, VDO clock, VDO voltmeter
• KG Works-style instrument panel (stainless panel with retro LED telltale lights)
• Audi TT Mk1 gear gaiter and alloy gear surround
• Stainless steel gear knob and handbrake handle
• Deep dish classic alloy/leather steering wheel
• Blaupunkt classic MW/LW/FM radio
• Jass Performance drift brake handle button
• Retro electric window toggle switches
• Retro chrome slider mirror
• MX-5 Mk2 10th Anniversary Edition seats (black leather/blue alcantara)
• MX-5 M1 S-Special door cards with pockets + stainless teardrop speaker covers, covered with blue alcantara cloth and replacement retro leather strap handles
• Matching blue alcantara padded armrest cover, instrument cowl cover and gauge pod cover
• OEM stainless door step covers
• Green perspex sun visors
• CarbonMiata seat belt extenders
• OEM seatbelt tower cabin brace
• OEM folding windblocker with storage pocket
Exterior
• OEM Mk2.5 mohair hood with heated rear window
• OEM hood tonneau cover
• OEM boot rails
• OEM front and rear mudflaps
• Fibreglass vented lower panels blended into the front wings (to replace rotten originals)
• Fiat Coupe alloy fuel cap (lock works with standard door/ignition key)
• Alloy convex bullet mirrors
• Stainless front grill
• Offset front number plate
• Bumper lip spoiler
• Wipac crystal headlights
• OEM (JDM) yellow front foglights
• Detangoed front lights
• Classic Fiat 500 clear side repeaters
• White front, red rear bumper reflectors to replace orange ones all round
FYI there are a couple of small rust bubbles starting on the rear arches but nothing mentioned even as an advisory in the current MOT.
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