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.
Gold ABU Emblem; an icon for all CI model CI model (produced by ABU for Independent Dealers) in 1996 and 1997.Produced in 1977.A schematic diagram printed only for the Red Ambassadeur 2500CI produced in 1997. This schematic diagram was sighted with a 80mm Twin Knob Power Handle (#24058) instead of the Counter Balance Handle (#5210) found in the “06 00” schematic diagram.
These belonged to the initial batch of Ambassadeur 2500CI produced in 1996 where problems associated with out-of standard spool and drive-shaft were evident. These problems were overcame within the next year or so.Gold ABU Emblem; an icon for all CI model CI model (produced by ABU for Independent Dealers) in 1996 and 1997.Produced in 1996.
A Limited Edition Ambassadeur 2500CI with limited numbers produced. Each of these piece was serialized (the serial number on this piece was masked). A black matching handle with champagne knobs.Produced in 1996.The schematic diagram that came together with this Gold Limited Edition Ambassadeur 2500CI.
A Limited Edition Ambassadeur 2500CI with limited numbers produced. Each of these piece was serialized (the serial number on this piece was masked).A black matching handle with champagne knobs.Produced in 1996.The schematic diagram that came together with this Gold Limited Edition Ambassadeur 2500CI.
These belonged to the initial batch of Ambassadeur 2500CI produced in 1996 where problems associated with out-of standard spool and drive-shaft were evident. These problems were overcame within the next year or so.Gold ABU Emblem; an icon for all CI model CI model (produced by ABU for Independent Dealers) in 1996 and 1997.A round Counter Balance fitted only on some of the CI models.Produced in 1996.While the Part Number of #23090 was used for the Green Ambassadeur 2500CI Handle, this part Number was really meant for the Straight Counter Balance instead of the Round Version, hence Part Number for this Round Counter Balance Handle never exist.
