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1996 Mazda Miata M Edition: Fully Rebuilt Stage 1 Motor From Rs Aizawa No Res Nr on 2040-cars

Year:1996 Mileage:113 Color: Montego Blue /
 Tan With Custom Carpet
Location:

Powder Springs, Georgia, United States

Powder Springs, Georgia, United States
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Transmission:Manual
Body Type:Convertible
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:1.8L 1839CC l4 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Dealer
VIN: JM1NA353XT0718246 Year: 1996
Make: Mazda
Model: Miata
Warranty: Unspecified
Trim: M Edition Convertible 2-Door
Options: Leather Seats, CD Player, Convertible
Drive Type: RWD
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes
Mileage: 113
Power Options: Air Conditioning
Sub Model: M-Edition
Exterior Color: Montego Blue
Disability Equipped: No
Interior Color: Tan With Custom Carpet
Number of Cylinders: 4
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

This is a heavily customized 1996 Mazda Miata M Edition that was owned for over 10 years by Roadster Magazine writer Tsunekazu Kawana.

A long list of high-end custom work has been performed by a Miata specialty shop from 2003 to the present day. 

This includes, but is not limited to, the following:

* A Fully Rebuilt Stage 1 Motor From RS Aizawa that was crated in from Japan.

* Custom Leather Seats with built in stereo speakers inside the headrests (see pictures).

* A new convertible top with full glass backing that eliminates the chronic scratching and zipper issues of factory Miata tops. 

* Dozens of unique and rare JDM only add-ons. The gauge faces are Artworks Dewa (AWD) Version Blue Star. The instrument cluster and HVAC controls are KG Works (along with the oil cap which is exceptionally rare) and the vent rings are AWD diamond tooled ones. From the oil cap to the tow hooks, I would conservatively estimate the exterior and interior cosmetic and suspension modifications cost another $2500 to $3000. 

This custom Miata M Edition comes with a Miata car cover and was driven an average 5,000 miles a.year. The air blows cold. The clutch is in perfect working order, and great care has been taken to keep this vehicle in excellent condition.


Defects are solely cosmetic and include the following:

* The hood is exhibiting blistering and paint peel on an area that is about two and a half inches in diameter (see pictures). The color of this vehicle is gorgeous in person. But I would repaint the hood with a top quality finish.

* There is a small dent on the drivers side fender. This should be evident in the pictures as well.

* There are other dings and scratches that I have done my best to photograph on the outside of the vehicle. None of them are easily pointed out in person, and I have taken great care to photograph the vehicle in entirety.   


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