Mazda

- Likely the only Mazda P360 Carol in the UK - The recipient of a nut and bolt restoration - Absolute concours condition - 358cc 4-cylinder, the smallest ever fitted to a production car! - 4-doors, 4 seats and smaller than an original Mini - One of the first Kei cars ever built - Formerly part of Honda's own private collection! Introduced in 1962, the Mazda Carol was a two-door saloon based on the original P360 coupé of 1960 - the Japanese manufacturer's first passenger car. The P360 (and P360 Carol) was built to conform with the Japanese government's kei car regulations, which placed limits on a vehicle's physical size, engine capacity and performance. Rear-mounted, the P360's power unit was 356cc v-twin (360cc being the Kei car's upper capacity limit at that time) but the Carol was blessed with a more powerful 358cc water-cooled overhead-valve four, one of the smallest four-cylinder engines ever to power a production automobile. Power (maximum 18PS) reached the ground via a four-speed gearbox. The body/chassis was of unitary construction and there was torsion-bar independent suspension all round, the latter affording a most comfortable ride. Two- and four-door versions were made. Well engineered, albeit somewhat heavy as a result, the Carol was an instant hit, capturing over 60% of the Kei market in its first year. Apparently a two-owner car when sourced for the Collection in 2003, this Carol is finished in Light grey with a blue roof and is presented in very good original order. Photographs on file show the car as found/bought. Kept on static display/storage since acquisition, the car will require recommissioning before further use. Original handbook included. Now available for viewing at the DD Classics Dealership in London, please call 0208 878 3355 for more information. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the above information but errors may occur. Please check with a salesperson.