A rare example of an Ambassadeur 2500CS Rocket sighted with a 9-Line Guide Carriage which was only used for models produced in 1991.A rare example of an Ambassadeur 2500CS Rocket. As her name implies, this model was create for the purpose of performance (C: Bearings, S: Sports, Rocket). This was also the first time when ABU ordered the high-precision “Rocket Bearings” from German manufacturer GRW and lubricated them with the renowned Rocket Oil for the purpose of this built. These improvements made were noticeable and was a big hit amongst ABU users, hence brand new examples were hard to come by. A thicker Foot Pillar was also observed from all Small Ambassadeurs produced from now onwards.A new smooth spool was observed to be used starting from the Olympic era.Produced in 1991While the same part number #10212 was used for the Ambassadeur 2500CS Rocket, those produced in 1991 came with a 9-Line Guide Carriage whereas those produced in 1993 came with a 17-Line Guide Carriage.
A rare example of an Ambassadeur 2500CS Rocket sighted with a 17-Line Guide Carriage which was only used for models produced in 1993.A rare example of an Ambassadeur 2500CS Rocket. As her name implies, this model was create for the purpose of performance (C: Bearings, S: Sports, Rocket). This was also the first time when ABU ordered the high-precision “Rocket Bearings” from German manufacturer GRW and lubricated them with the renowned Rocket Oil for the purpose of this built. These improvements made were noticeable and was a big hit amongst ABU users, hence brand new examples were hard to come by.A thicker Foot Pillar was also observed from all Small Ambassadeurs produced from now onwards.A new smooth spool was observed to be used starting from the Olympic era.Produced in 1993While the same part number #10212 was used for the Ambassadeur 2500CS Rocket, those produced in 1991 came with a 9-Line Guide Carriage whereas those produced in 1993 came with a 17-Line Guide Carriage.
For the first time, A Blue Small Ambassadeur was borne. Though produced in 1997, this beauty was only marketed in early 1999 through the official Mamiya Catalogs. With the small number of Blue Small Ambassadeurs produced, these beauties are considered rare.Mamiya pushing beyond the conventional design in replacing the anti-reverse dog with the renowned Instant Anti-Reverse (IAR) Bearing made by German Manufacturer INA.Compared to her colored ‘CI’ cousins, these Small Ambassadeurs were more sort after as all the previous problems associated with the CI models were overcame within the last year or so.Produced in 1997.
An example of a Millionfish Vagabond Custom Tuned Ambassadeur 2500C produced in 2002 with her Sideplates designed with beautiful curves to reminiscent that of a classic sports car.This is one of the best platform used for a special ordered reel because the previous colored ‘CI’ Small Ambassadeurs were met with problems and was resolved within the last year or so.In addition to her handle and Star Wheel, all functional parts were also tuned and polished to remove friction thus improving her functionality. Produced in 1997, this Vagabond Ambassadeur 2500C was Custom Tuned by Millionfish.The schematic diagram that came with this Millionfish Vagabond Custom Tuned Ambassadeur 2500C.
For the first time, A Red Small Ambassadeur was borne. Though produced in 1997, this beauty was only marketed in early 1998 through the official Mamiya Catalogs. These beauties are produced in larger quantities as compared to her Blue Cousins.Mamiya pushing beyond the conventional design in replacing the anti-reverse dog with the renowned Instant Anti-Reverse (IAR) Bearing made by German Manufacturer INA.Compared to her colored ‘CI’ cousins, these Small Ambassadeurs were more sort after as all the previous problems associated with the CI models were overcame within the last year or so. Produced in 1997.While the same part number #5210 was used on the Counter Balance Handle for these Red Ambassadeur 2500C, this handle was not the same as that used on Ambassadeur 5000A, 5000B and 6000 in the classic years.
For the first time, A Gold (often being referred as champagne) Small Ambassadeur was borne.Mamiya pushing beyond the conventional design in replacing the anti-reverse dog with the renowned Instant Anti-Reverse (IAR) Bearing made by German Manufacturer INA.Compared to her colored ‘CI’ cousins, these Small Ambassadeurs were more sort after as all the previous problems associated with the CI models were overcame within the last year or so.Produced in 1997.
For the first time, A Blue Small Ambassadeur was borne. Though produced in 1997, this beauty was only marketed in early 1999 through the official Mamiya Catalogs. With the small number of Blue Small Ambassadeurs produced, these beauties are considered rare.Mamiya pushing beyond the conventional design in replacing the anti-reverse dog with the renowned Instant Anti-Reverse (IAR) Bearing made by German Manufacturer INA.Compared to her colored ‘CI’ cousins, these Small Ambassadeurs were more sort after as all the previous problems associated with the CI models were overcame within the last year or so.Produced in 1997.Errors in Ambassdeur schematic diagrams are consistently high and in this case, the Star Wheel should be #23903 and the Spool should be #975130.
For the first time, A Green Small Ambassadeur was borne. Though produced in 1997, this beauty was only marketed in early 1998 through the official Mamiya Catalogs. These beauties are produced in larger quantities as compared to her Blue Cousins.Mamiya pushing beyond the conventional design in replacing the anti-reverse dog with the renowned Instant Anti-Reverse (IAR) Bearing made by German Manufacturer INA.Compared to her colored ‘CI’ cousins, these Small Ambassadeurs were more sort after as all the previous problems associated with the CI models were overcame within the last year or so.Produced in 1997.
One of the first model produced under the distribution of Mamiya. With huge quantities produced, these Ambassadeur 2500CI were also considered easier to find as compared to her cousins. However, not many of these original boxes survived over the years.This is the first CI model (produced by ABU for Independent Dealers) and was not fitted with a Gold ABU Emblem. Gold ABU Emblem was an icon for all CI model produced in 1996 and 1997.A round Counter Balance fitted only on some of the CI models.
Established in 1987 with her Headquarters in Kyoto, the Popeye Angler’s Shop produced a total of 2,000 red Ambassadeur 2500CI Popeye Specials in 1999. A ‘POEYE EDITION’ notation shield on the right Sideplate.Produced in 1996, these Popeye Special s were marketed in 1999.The schematic diagram that came together with this Red Ambassadeur 2500CI Popeye Special.
