1992 Mazda Monster Miata 5.0 Liter V8: Modern Cobra, Sunbeam Tiger on 2040-cars
Peoria, Illinois, United States
You are bidding on a 1992 Monster Miata. Good, clean ones that are not overdone are hard to find and that describes this car. I bought it a few years ago for summer cruise-in and show events while I have been accumulating parts to get my Sunbeam Tiger back on the road. The Miata has been a summer fun drive when I would normally drive the Tiger. Now that the Tiger is almost ready to go, I am offering the Monster Miata for sale. The car has been professionally appraised (copy included with photos) at $22,000. (A newer version by another conversion company costs over $40,000 for a turn-key car.) Since everyone wants a bit of a discount, I have a very low reserve of $18,500. I believe the market value us considerably more than that and that is the least that the car is worth to me. I have no financial reason to sell it, so I'll keep it before I'll let it go for less. Inspections are welcome. Test drives by serious buyers can be arranged in Central Illinois. Overall, it offers great and reliable performance in a sleeper sports car. It's a lot of fun. Good luck.Pluses 56,XXX miles Clean Car Fax that verifies the low mileage Professional conversion of an excellent Miata by Martin Wilson of Monster Miata 1994 5.0 liter Mustang engine / 5 speed transmission Fresh short block New ceramic clutch New pressure plate New hydraulic throw-out bearing conversion to replace Miata hydraulic/mechanical clutch linkage Stock 5.0 liter Mustang V8 engine with no goofy power adders - stock power is plenty, maintaining reliability Ford Thunderbird IRS It's lowered - terrific handling Excellent body and paint Tastefully done rear fender flaresPanasport style 16" Rota wheels Nearly new tires Very good original cloth interior - cool on hot daysRoll bar Includes Monster Miata assembly manual for reference Minuses A bit cold blooded for about 2 miles after initial start. After that, it smooths out nicely and runs like any good 5.0 No A/CNo cruise controlNo power windowsNo GPS (but room for a road Atlas between the seats and the console…) |
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Lighting elements fore and aft appear to have gone under the knife, with the front grille and rear fascia also seemingly to be slightly revised. The side mirrors now look slicker and slightly more upscale with their integrated turn signals, as well.
In all, expect a look that's a touch fresher, without being a radical departure from the existing visage.
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