Vehicle Description
Here's the ultimate new classic. This 1996 Mazda Miata MX-5 M
Edition is a low-mileage, low-production special edition presented
in an exceptionally preserved form. It all means that you
sharp-handling drop-top is also a sharp-looking collectable.
Mazda made a limited run of M Edition MX-5s. They were only
available for a few years, and each year was distinct. For example,
Starlight Blue Mica is exclusive to only the 1996 M Edition cars,
and arguably, it's the best color of the bunch. It's a dark hue
with a metallic element that loves to radiate in the sunshine. It's
believed there were less than 3,000 of these produced, and so a
quarter-century later, it's especially nice to find original paint
that still looks this good. It's part of a well-respected
appearance that comes on a car that has averaged under 1,700 miles
annually. That's quite good considering these first-gen Miatas were
often altered because they are so much fun on the racetracks. But
the M Edition cars were expensive, and this one retains that uppers
class style with its positively European flair. You see it
everywhere from the sophisticated color combo with the tan roof, to
the Elbrus alloys wheels that look like they were borrowed from an
Aston Martin.
The interior has the same deep tan as the folding roof, and so
you'll love taking the top down. The M Edition cars came loaded,
including a cool Nardi shift knob. And not only do the supple
leather seats have M Edition logos stitched in the back, but also
these also have the special headrest speakers. There are more great
features, like the factory AM/FM/CD/cassette stereo, power windows,
power locks, power steering, cup holders, ABS, dual airbags, cruise
control, and ice-cold air conditioning. And of course, these MX-5s
are the best a delivering that European roadster kind of experience
where the interior is wrapped around the driver. The shifter falls
where you want your right hand to be, and you get a grippy sports
steering wheel. Beyond that is a full gauge pack with clear
markings and even the special M Edition logo on the tach.
Even if you buy this one as a collector car to show off, it will be
difficult to resist adding a few more miles to the odometer. The
first-generation Miata was all about the purity of the driving
experience. The 1.8-liter DOHC fuel-injected motor was precision
engineered to rev freely and sound great doing it. And the
five-speed manual transmission puts you in the center of the
action. It's everything you love about the classic European driving
experience, but this time with exceptional reliability. The
sport-tuned independent suspension and four-wheel disc brakes are
part of a harmonious package that makes the car feel like an
extension of you as it instantly reacts to the road.
It will be a tough decision whether to really drive this roadster
or keep its mileage so amazing low. But don't take too long
deciding, because you may never find a Miata this desirable ever
again. Call today!!!
