From the very first time that the Mazda MX 5 set its wheels down on the road in 1989 it was an instant success. However, that was not because it was a Mazda, the reason why this car thrilled drivers, was because it resembled the Lotus Elan from the 1960’s and this stuck with the car until for ten years. That changed when the next generation Mazda MX 5 was launched.
The second generation Miata MX 5 was a whole
Even though this is a car of the early nineties, the actual cars design has all of the hallmarks of a Lotus Elan from 1960’s. But this car may have the retro look but under that classic style bodywork the car is driven by modern technology and so that makes this a very interesting car to examine, the first main indicator of a build here is the rear spoiler, but even this could have come straight off a F1 car from the 1970’s.
According to many sources, the beautiful and sleek Mazda Miata MX 5 is one of the best selling sports cars in the world ever! That is quite a statement when we think about the completion that is out there, but looking at the Mazda with its low profile, pop up headlights and just a great all round driving experience, it is clear to see why this car is so popular.
But now this drop head sports car is bein
It used be a popular thing to do during the eighties to make a car appear to be another brand or model and it seems that this trend has continued into the world of import building and modders, with this Mazda or Lotus being a prime example of how to make a good car look like another equally brilliant car.
It was said that Mazda drop head coupe was based on the Lotus Elan of the 1960’s and this M
The Mazda Miata or MX 5 depending on where you come from is not the sort of car that you would expect to see modified. Being a drop head coupe sport car, normally that would be enough for the owner, but in this no it was not and so we find that this fantastic car has a lot more to offer than what any onlooker would first think.
The modifications appear to be mainly for looks rather than performance as the MX 5 or Miata already has plenty of
When this car first came many people believed that it was a design based on the old Lotus Elan from the 1960’s and of course it does show some similarities to that classic design. But this Mazda has to be much better than the Lotus because it has been going for such a long time and still looks great.
This car is owned by Jennifer Staton and it does her so much justice because this is a car that is not over built, it has be lovingly restored to better than it was when it first came off the production line and that is saying something.
What about this car, it is a 1992 Mazda Miata a seriously fast car considering that it is a hardtop fastback machine. They reckon that this is one of those cars that once you have had one there is no turning back, it’s a debatable scenario that a lot of people would not accept all of the time, especially when it comes to certain car models.
The body on this mo
