Mazda’s Miata has at all times punched above its weight class, and in the present day’s Good Worth or No Cube Particular Version is not any exception. Let’s see if you happen to all take exception to how onerous this MX5’s worth hellots.
Having been constructed so way back, yesterday’s 1986 Spartan II wasn’t only a neo-classic, it was additionally simply plain previous. Add to {that a} lengthy stint in storage and it got here throughout as a automotive that isn’t going anyplace with out some updates. That each one made the $26,000 asking worth an excessive amount of of a burden for the Spartan II to bear, sending it again in time with an enormous 95 % No Cube loss.
Whereas wildly totally different in execution and magnificence, it might be argued that yesterday’s Spartan II and in the present day’s 2011 Mazda Miata Particular Version are each neo-classics. In spite of everything, every tries to copy an older automotive zeitgeist. Many would counter, although, that the Miata has been much more profitable in its activity than has any roaring ’20s ripoff.
The Miata has been round for therefore lengthy that it has engendered plenty of particular version and anniversary fashions. Its recognition has additionally inspired a considerable ecosystem in aftermarket components and companies.
At the moment’s Miata embodies each of these elements. In keeping with the advert, this retractable hardtop automotive is certainly one of a handful of “Particular Version” fashions provided by Mazda within the U.S. market completely for the 2011 mannequin 12 months. The vendor claims there have been solely 450 ever bought, nevertheless, Mazda’s press from the time indicated a deliberate mannequin run of 750.
What makes this version particular isn’t all that a lot. Mazda began with a top-of-the-line Grand Touring mannequin after which added some choices (restricted slip diff, Xenon headlamps, and so forth.) as customary. The one bespoke points of the automotive are the Dolphin Gray Mica paint and grey and black leather-based upholstery. Oh yeah, there are additionally brilliant steel rings across the air vents within the cabin.
On prime of being a Particular Version, this automotive has plenty of intriguing upgrades, all claimed to have been professionally put in. The record is lengthy so I gained’t belabor restating all of them right here.
Most likely of most curiosity for us, although, is the Flying Miata-sourced supercharger. That’s mentioned to be CARB-approved, that means it’s emissions-compliant even in strict as a college marm California. The addition of the blower has pushed the ability from a inventory 148 horses to what’s claimed to be a dyno’d 228.9. I’ll guess that the final .9 is what actually offers the automotive its edge.
Every thing else behind the warmer mill has been beefed up too, primarily by way of liberal spending within the Flying Miata catalog.
The result’s a automotive that actually overshadows its Particular Version origins. Sure, most identifiers are nonetheless there, save for the wheels, however this automotive’s stance, wildly louvered hood, and stripe decals all conspire to provide the automotive some added persona.
All of it seems to be in stable form too. The bodywork appears with out flaw, and the inside is clear as a bean. A contemporary double-DIN head unit and SmartTOP mod assist modernize the driving expertise with out making it too bizarre.
All that comes with a clear title and simply 80,000 miles on the odometer. What might such a rigorously curated package deal be price?
The advert asks $19,500 for the automotive, and one must wager that it could price considerably greater than that to copy this construct, even if you happen to might discover one other Particular Version mannequin as a base. However is it a deal?
What do you assume, will this Flying Miata-imbued MX5 fly off the shelf at that $19,500 asking? Or, is that an excessive amount of for a automotive with a lot aftermarket within the combine?
You determine!
San Diego, California, Craigslist, or go right here if the advert disappears.
H/T to Don R. for the hookup!
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