Vehicle Description
1992 Mazda Miata MX-5
"For years, those who loved the road, the wind, the sky, and the
stars had cars to satisfy their passions: the classic roadsters.
But then those cars disappeared. The car enthusiasts at Mazda
asked, "Why?" and set out to give the world a modern car that
recreated that special feeling and pleasure of classic sports car
driving. That car is the Mazda Miata, a car that becomes part of
you and responds, not just to your command, but almost to your
thoughts. In short, a car with a heart and soul." From the 1992
Miata Dealer Brochure
For consignment, a garage kept under a cover first generation Miata
with an unofficial special edition package. The C-package on a
black Miata was only offered in 1992 and only 4,626 were built,
each with special elements that we'll get into. This '92 MX-5 has a
title verified 51,802 actual miles and our consignor tells us it
has been garage kept and covered.
Exterior
Brilliant Black is the color of choice and the only other external
cues to its specialness are the tan soft top and the 14-inch BBS
aluminum wheels. If you're a Miata enthusiast, you'll also notice
the power antenna. The smooth lines, gaping mouth, hidden
headlights and flush tail lights of the '92 still look good today,
a testament to automotive journalist Bob Hall's hand drawn vision
for the car's design. The paint on the car is in very good
condition and it comes with a body colored fiberglass hardtop and
the tan canvas soft top. The inset one finger door handle was a bit
of throwback to earlier roadsters, but in 1992 was unique to the
Miata. For imperfections, we notice one scratch in the body crease
at the belt line and some scrapes on the front chin.
Interior
Just about everything on the inside is part of the special package
and it begins with stainless steel sill scuff plates. Tan, leather
clad door panels are next and you'll note the door actuator mimics
the shape of the outer handle. The leather bucket seats house
speakers in the headrest, a nifty feature! A leather wrapped
steering wheel is special, but the gauge cluster is standard. The
center stack holds the heater and AC controls and AM/FM/Cassette
radio. Power windows and locks are another upgrade for this package
but perhaps the highlight is the Nardi wood handles on the manual
shifter, (three cheers for the fun stick!), and the parking brake
lever. This is most definitely a nod to early British roadsters
that were replete with fine wood. The tan loop carpet is in
excellent condition and the trunk is spotless and covered in black
felt mats. These editions are often called "black and tans" and the
interior is where these colors really come together nicely.
Drivetrain
A 1.6 liter DOHC inline four was the only engine offered and is
fuel injected and was factory rated at 113 horsepower. It is tied
to a 5-speed manual transmission that sends power to the rear
wheels and 4.30 gears. Power disc brakes were standard. The engine
bay presents a bit better than driver quality and as expected for a
well cared for car with just under 52,000 miles.
Undercarriage
Generally clean and dry underneath and it's quite obvious this car
has not been driven in foul weather and as consignor states, never
in snow. The single exhaust runs through a catalytic converter,
then a stainless steel muffler and then exits via a chrome tip
under the right rear valance. Independent suspension on front and
rear includes coil springs. Some surface rust on some metal
surfaces but for a car of this age, minimal at best.
Drive-Ability
You can keep telling me it only has 113 horsepower, but there's
something about the go kart like feeling of Miatas that just makes
them feel quick and maybe a bit more powerful than the 113 horses
would dictate. They are nimble, zippy, and as millions can attest
now, pretty darn fun. Everything works as it should on this car and
the only thing missing is a new, loving owner.
While not "ultra rare" the black and tans were the best spec'd
Miata of 1992 and with less than 10% getting this C package, it's
still somewhat of an uncommon find. There were official special
editions in other years, but no other package went essentially
unnamed with a "if you know, you know" following. It's pretty
special. Surely, you've got some room in your garage for this
one?
JM1NA3510N0311201
J-Japan
M-Mazda
1-Passenger Car
NA-M1
35-Convertible
1-1.6L B6P
0-Check Digit
N-1992
0-Hiroshima, Japan Assy Plant
300798-Sequential Unit Number
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