Never knew this kind of Miata existed.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28xb64AP6BU

How was this something that was only sold in less than a number of 200 only in Japan? Crazy.

Forgot to post this when i saw it a few months ago.

WOW. Me like that!

That should be part of the cars-we-don't-get-over-here thread!

I would think that car would be a hit over here.

I wonder how hard that would be to convert to LHD? Or import the A-pillar back part of the chassis and graft on a US-spec Miata. Add LSx, stir, simmer on the dyno until desired HP is acheived, and mmm-mmm-mmm, yummy V8 Miata coupe goodness.

I really, really like the Roadster Coupe and have never understood why Mazda didn't introduce it in more markets.

Or take an FD rx7 and graft a miata nose on it.

ahem

You can make your own...

http://shop.autokonexion.com/product.sc?productId=38&categoryId=19

(Please ignore the obscene hellaflushness of the wheels.)

That car is the answer to my DD prayers.

RWD? Check.

Good on gas? Check.

Built in the last 20 years so I can find parts? Check.

Sorta... kinda what the MGB GT was to the MGB. It does have very nice lines.

I haven't driven one but I have sat in one. It's like a baby Aston Martin, kinda. Yes, you want one.

CGLockRacer wrote: I wonder how hard that would be to convert to LHD? Or import the A-pillar back part of the chassis and graft on a US-spec Miata. Add LSx, stir, simmer on the dyno until desired HP is acheived, and mmm-mmm-mmm, yummy V8 Miata coupe goodness.

Since it's a NB miata find a NB miata bring one of these into the states and swap vins and say the original car was scrapped and the roof was welded on and overfenders swapped over, lol.

I'll never understand the folks at Mazda. Love their products, but who doesn't want a 3.7 V6 in the Mazda6 or RX8?

I've never seen the NB coupe in person, but the one NA show car was a stunner. I think it's more graceful than what I've seen of the NB pics. We've been trying to get Mazda to hand over the Coupe to us so we can take care of it, instead of having it moulder away in a basement somewhere.

Want. Badly.

In reply to dean1484:

You sir, deserve a slap in the face for even saying such blasphemy.

I've always loved that AutoConnexion fastback. That'd be real hard to not do to an NA if one ever found its way into my garage (it's just a matter of time).

Doesn't Toyota/Subaru already make this?

This

plus this

plus this

equals this

Doesn't Toyota/Subaru already make this?

touche, my friend.

lets not forget the garage vary NC hardtop

google found in our very (vary) own GRM hotlink thread

I thought they were making something similar for NA/NB but maybe i just got confused with the pic I saw a week or two ago.

kanaric wrote: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28xb64AP6BU How was this something that was only sold in less than a number of 200 only in Japan? Crazy. Forgot to post this when i saw it a few months ago.

That would be sweet as a convertible.

The reason they didn't sell it elsewhere is that only Porsche can take a convertible, lose the expensive soft top and then get more money for it. Everyone else would expect Mazda to sell it cheaper then the open top car.

I want one. It makes me sad that I can't have one.

Vigo wrote:

Doesn't Toyota/Subaru already make this?

touche, my friend.

Not really. It was my hope that it would be the case, but the FRS does actually have what could pass for rear seating, and that changes the experience.

I really like that Miata coupe. Wonder what the real story of the decision not to build was cause I know for a fact such a meeting took place.

Looks like a 2-seat 2nd-Gen. MX-6. Which is not a bad thing!

NOHOME wrote:

Vigo wrote:

Doesn't Toyota/Subaru already make this?

touche, my friend.

Not really. It was my hope that it would be the case, but the FRS does actually have what could pass for rear seating, and that changes the experience. I really like that Miata coupe. Wonder what the real story of the decision not to build was cause I know for a fact such a meeting took place.

Nah, the reason that the FRS isn't "it" is that it feels underpowered (to me), whereas the Miata feels "right". Not sure if it is the gearing or just the powerband, but that is my opinion.

Rusnak_322 wrote:

kanaric wrote: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28xb64AP6BU How was this something that was only sold in less than a number of 200 only in Japan? Crazy. Forgot to post this when i saw it a few months ago.

That would be sweet as a convertible. The reason they didn't sell it elsewhere is that only Porsche can take a convertible, lose the expensive soft top and then get more money for it. Everyone else would expect Mazda to sell it cheaper then the open top car.

I'd bet that if it were available, it would have sold at a premium. There are many Miata owners that hate convertibles. (Myself included.) Given the option between buying a Miata with a hardtop, vs. a Miata coupe for an extra couple grand, i'd pick the coupe all day every day, and i know for a fact i'm far from alone.