Mazda Miata
Brian Long
(Second Printing - Updated for 2007)
Now in the second decade of production, Mazda's superb convertible roadster has become the world's best-selling sportcar.
Here in definitive detail is the story of Mazda's Miata: the car that reinvented the affordable lightweight roadster, a species many thought was extinct as the 1999s drew near.
Successful immediately and now powering into its second decade of production, the Miata, or MX-5 as it is also known, has spawned many imitators, but it remains the world's largest selling sports car having long since overtaken the MGB, the previous record holder.
Researched and written in Japan with the full cooperation of Mazda, here's the story of the Miata from inception and design, and through three generations of production and international sales
With a foreword by Miata Program Manager Takao Kijima, this is THE book of the world's favorite sportscar!
Over 224 pages containing full color photographs, concept drawings, and illustrations will guide you through this valuable book.
Subjects Covered (but not limited to):
Chapter 1 : A brief history of Mazda - The Mazda marquee and postwar growth.
Chapter 2: Birth of the Mazda Roaster - Concept, design, body, name, and more...
Chapter 3: Launch of a Legend - Press reaction in Japan, US, and Europe.
Chapter 4: Production History - 1990-97 models and specifications are listed in exhausting detail!
Chapter 5: Specials Models- Speedster, Coupe, and more...
Chapter 6: The MX-5 Industry - A look at the aftermarket parts and accessories, buying tips, Mazdaspeed, and more...
Chapter 7: The Second Generation - Engine, chassis, interior, and more...
Chapter 8: The New Car Takes a Bow - The Japanese and US markets, Mazdaspeed, and more...
Chapter 9: The Legend Continues - 1999-01 models and specifications, project cars, British specials, 10th Anniv model, and more...
Chapter 10: The New Generation - A completely new MX-5 for the world arrives in 2006!
Chapter 11: Zoom, Zoom Spirt! - Domestic and international market overviews.
Appendix 1: Production Figures
List price - $39.95 (USA)
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