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Sedalia, MO, USA
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Hi to my fellow Miata enthusiasts.
I think the Mazda MX-5 Miata represents the best of the iconic British roadsters of the past, especially the '50s and '60s cars such as AC, Allard, Aston-Martin, Austin-Healey, Jaguar, MG, Morgan, Sunbeam, Triumph, etc. while adding a bit of comfort, convenience, and reliability to the sports car experience.
I grew up loving the experience of top-down motoring and had the pleasure of owning and driving several of those older models in my youth, including a white '59 Austin-Healey 'bug-eye' Sprite, a '64 MGB, '66 MGB GT, and '67 MG Midget (all BRG), a gold '63 Sunbeam Alpine, 2 Triumph Spitfires (a red '65 and a BRG '69), a BRG '67 Triumph GT6+ and a silver '69 Jaguar XKE. I loved those cars and still recall, hopefully for a few more years, the adventures and fun I had.
However, the Miata is more fun & much more reliable.
More later. Keep motoring!
*BRG = British Racing Green
I think the Mazda MX-5 Miata represents the best of the iconic British roadsters of the past, especially the '50s and '60s cars such as AC, Allard, Aston-Martin, Austin-Healey, Jaguar, MG, Morgan, Sunbeam, Triumph, etc. while adding a bit of comfort, convenience, and reliability to the sports car experience.
I grew up loving the experience of top-down motoring and had the pleasure of owning and driving several of those older models in my youth, including a white '59 Austin-Healey 'bug-eye' Sprite, a '64 MGB, '66 MGB GT, and '67 MG Midget (all BRG), a gold '63 Sunbeam Alpine, 2 Triumph Spitfires (a red '65 and a BRG '69), a BRG '67 Triumph GT6+ and a silver '69 Jaguar XKE. I loved those cars and still recall, hopefully for a few more years, the adventures and fun I had.
However, the Miata is more fun & much more reliable.
More later. Keep motoring!
*BRG = British Racing Green
I've had two MGA MkII's and most recently a '59 Bugeye race car which I just sold. I'm looking at the Miata's and not sure which model I should get. I want a road/track car. I can do some mechanical work as I restored the Sprite to running condition from a "barn find.".
I took the Skip Barber MX-5 3 day school at Road Atlanta last Feb. What a blast driving these cars. And, yes, much more reliable than the older british cars.
Which model do you recommend.
Thanks.
Larry
Email: Lrob143@aol.com
I really think the NB (2nd generation) models are the best. More refined than the 1st generation with all the bugs worked out, but still basic fun-to-drive true sports cars with great handling and plenty of power. It seems to me that each generation since has gotten farther from the genuine sportscar experience.
Best wishes on finding a great Miata - there are still many well-cared-for low-mileage ones out there.
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