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 1992 2 owner Mazda Miata
with a title verified 29,957 actual miles. Continually regarded as
one of the finest automotive endeavors in history, not only are
first gen Miatas classic, but well maintained versions like this
one are desirable and the perfect gateway drug into the collector
and sports car market. This one has some tasteful cosmetic mods
that help it stand out from the crowd.
Exterior
Here the Crystal White two stage paint is enhanced with clear lens
marker lights and polished metal retro side mirrors, giving the car
a more monochromatic profile. There's a consistent use of pill
shaped ovals on the car, a conscious design decision, and includes
the tail lights which fit flush on the rear corners, the marker
lights, the door handles, and the gaping air intake under the nose
of the car. 15-inch aftermarket wheels create a sharp contrast in
black, rimmed in silver, and wrapped in 55 series tires. The black
canvas top shows a touch of wear and some cloudiness to the plastic
window, along with some tape over a crack. Fitted mud flaps keep
dirt off the clean body on which we could not find any glaring
imperfections. There are a few incidences of curb rash on the
wheels.
Interior
Black door panels and the recurrence of oval door handles make up
the inner doors with crank windows giving you two less electric
motors to worry about! Tall cloth bucket seats now rise to meet the
chrome roll bars behind them while in front a perhaps a bit more
British influence with an added wood rimmed Momo sport steering
wheel that frames the standard black instrument cluster topped by a
shift light. Chrome rings around the vents also harken to Austin
Healey like accoutrements and chrome levers have been added to the
A/C panel that is mounted over the AM/FM/Cassette radio and cubby
hole storage. In the center console, a wood handled shifter in a
stitched black boot and a Nismo shift diagram for even more cross
pollination of makes and models. The black loop carpet on the floor
is in good shape, and the driver's mat has taken most of the abuse
and shows it. The trunk is clean and lined and holds a fire
extinguisher and spare tire.
Drivetrain
Under the hood, a clean, driver quality 1.6 liter DOHC inline four
cylinder pumping out 116 horsepower and motivated forward by a
5-speed manual. In true sports car style, power is sent to the rear
axle where 4.30 gears are found. Power disc brakes are employed at
each corner. An aftermarket shock tower brace has been added for
extra stability.
Undercarriage
Driver quality underneath with typical surface rust but no oil
anywhere, clear knuckles, and all the boots look intact. The single
exhaust flows back to encounter a stock style muffler before
exiting with a chrome tip at the right rear. Coil spring suspension
is found front and rear and both ends are independent.
Drive-Ability
Comfortable seats and a cabin that you become a part of makes for
an easy drive around the test loop where the car shifts cleanly,
scoots into acceleration, and handles like the proverbial go kart
it is! Only the radio and reverse lights don't work on our car, and
the airbag light is on because of the steering wheel switch, but
all other functions on board operate as they should. While Classic
Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at the time
of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be
working at the time of your purchase.
Its small size, nimbleness and surprisingly quick drivetrain is
what made the first gen Miatas such a success, and they only got
better from there! Just as there's nothing quite like a vintage
British sports car, early Miatas represent Japan's golden egg. Like
Easter eggs, future Miatas would be gussied up with bells and
whistles, but these early iterations will always be the classic
examples. Daily this low mileage example, or save it for places
where car lovers gather. Everyone has a soft spot for Miatas, no
matter what they drive!
JM1NA3511N0329853
J-Japan
M-Mazda
1-Passenger Car
NA-M1
35-Convertible
1-1.6L B6P
1-Check Digit
N-1992
0-Hiroshima, Japan Assy Plant
329853-Sequential Unit Number
Classic Auto Mall is home to more than 1,000 classic and
collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate
controlled 336,000-square foot showroom (that's more than 8
acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic
and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the
I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit
www.classicautomall.com or call us at (888) 227-0914. Contact us
anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person.
There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee
is not included in the advertised price.
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