The Mazda MX-5 Miata: It’s really the gift that keeps on giving, isn’t it?
Those of us who were around in 1989 knew that Mazda had delivered something truly special in the 1990 Miata–and yes, we know Mazda might prefer that we call them MX-5s, but “Miata” is just too easy to type.
At the time, we were less than a decade removed from the last production MGB, and while that little Brit had grown a bit grim in its later years, at least it was a proper, affordable sports car.
What did we have between 1980 and 1990 that belonged under the “affordable” umbrella? The Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 convertible? The Ford Mustang V6 convertible? The Volkswagen GTI?
Of course, we now know there was a light at the end of that ’80s-spanning tunnel. And if any publication were to ring in this bright new era of sports cars, it would be Motor Trend. After all, their Car of the Year award has always had one finger on the pulse of enthusiasts. That’s why, for…
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