Hello, I’m currently the proud owner of a Berkeley Mk1 for nearly two years (With no plans to sell). I’ve just found a Mk1 California for sale near me that I’m quite keen to add to the family.
It’s up for £695 but needs both sills doing (that I know of) before its next Mot in April 2021.
I’ve always had a love for yellow cars but I’m trying not to let my heart rule my head.
I’m sorry I don’t have any pictures, but wondered if anyone had an opinion on this car and any advice on if it’s worth getting.
If everytjhing else is ok, its worth a closer look. With a fairly recent MOT (though hw was that done during lockdown? I think some garages were open, but otherwise owners were being given 6 month extensions), there can’t be too much up with it mechanically.
Yellow MX5s don’t appeal to everyone… The California was unique to Europe; other countries in Eur got 1.8 yellow special editions with various names. Japan got the J-Limited 2, which differed by having a satin black windscreen surround. Spec wise, it had the rare reflex wheels, but otherwise was a fairly standard 1.8i base model (and sports steering wheel). Not many; 300 originally, 200 left now, so fairly rare.
If it just needs sills, paint, new hood, I can’t see this losing any money.
Great colour. Quite rare to see a yellow mk1 on the roads these days, mainly red, silver or green ones. I would check out the mot history on line first to give an indication in overall condition (particularly corrosion). Best of luck.
Thank you for your replies. I wonder if the mot got done early prior to the lockdown (some people are more organised than me!) I’ll certainly check on closer inspection.
I totally agree to see a yellow on the roads is rare, I know it can be a marmite colour but I’d like to keep it going!
Thanks for the best wishes I’m hoping to see it tomorrow.