If one of us bought this car and took a sawzall to it for a V8 conversion, I think we might induce the largest mass suicide over at the purists forums since Reverend Jones had a Kool-Aid party.
1990 Mazda MX5 Miata for sale | Hemmings Motor News

I have no affiliation with the seller and know nothing about this car, other than I can surely appreciate it!

 

Seems sketchy. Am I the only one who notices the evap canister is upside down?

 

I could see asking what a 1990 cost new but not $17K. Was cruise an option in 1990?

-Jason

 

Yes, cruise was available in '90.

If memory serves, this car has been talked about in various forums, sometimes with different/conflicting stories. Don't get me wrong, I'd love to own the car, only to answer the OP's question. Hell yes I'd take a Sawzall to it! Twice! One cut on each side of the engine bay. I just can't help but think there's something soooo wrong about this car. I mean, it's obvious it's been gone through and spruced up. The lack of corrosion anywhere leads me to believe it was stored indoors in a very dry environment. That's great but dust will get everywhere and that engine bay looks too clean. The evap canister being reinstalled upside down makes me ask 'Who cleaned up the engine bay?'. And, what else did they mess up while doing it? That's why if it were mine, I'd have no problem turning it into a beast.

 

Wow what a complete waste of a car! Think of all the happy times this poor car missed out on by being in prison for so long. You would think after a few years the moron would figure it out and trade it for an automatic!

 

Salvage title history, I'll leave it at that


Bill S.