Ambassadeur 2500CI (A-A25-0CI-M-025-N-C) 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.
Ambassadeur 2500CI (A-A25-0CI-M-028-N-C) 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.
Ambassadeur 2500CI (A-A25-0CI-M-030-N-C) 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.
Ambassadeur 2500CI (A-A25-0CI-M-040-N-C) 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.
Ambassadeur 2500CI (A-A25-0CI-M-043-N-C) 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
Ambassadeur 2500CI (A-A25-0CI-M-045-N-C) 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.
Ambassadeur 1500C IAR (A-A15-IAR-M-020-N-C) For the first time, a Chrome Small Ambassadeur was borne. Although these beauties weight about 65 grams heavier than her cousins and great care is to be taken to maintain the shine on her Sideplates, these beauties were still an eye-turner and very sort after. Gold ABU Emblem; an icon for all CI model CI model (produced by ABU for Independent Dealers) in 1996 and 1997. Produced in 1977.
Ambassadeur 2500C IAR (A-A25-IAR-M-040-N-C) One of the first model produced under the distribution of Mamiya. With huge quantities produced, these Ambassadeur 2500C IAR were also considered easier to find as compared to her cousins. Produced in 1995. Minor change in some parts with the revision indicated in this schematic diagram.
Ambassadeur 2500C IAR (A-A25-IAR-M-045-N-C) One of the Best Seller from the Mamiya OP era. Ambassadeur 2500C IAR produced in 2000. Minor change in some parts with the revision indicated in this schematic diagram.
Ambassadeur 2500C IAR (A-A25-IAR-M-050-N-R) A Rare Dealer’s Sample Reel with the schematic code revealing that this reel was produced in 2000. Though this is the only Sample Ambassadeur 2500C IAR I have ever seen (other than the Dealer’s SAMPLE Frame shared in Post-1985 Small Ambassadeur Frames), some Sample Ambassadeur Reels of Size 5000 and above do popped up once in a while, though not frequent. Introduced during the Mamiya OP era (1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1999 and 2000), this model is one of her Best Seller. It is also because of her demand, Pure Fishing continued the production of these beauties after they took over. The production of the Ambassadeur 2500C IAR continued until 2003, with the frames and footnumbers from 2002. Minor change in some parts with the revision indicated in this schematic diagram.