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1992 Mazda Mx-5 Miata Roadster ~ Stunning First Series Car! on 2040-cars

Year:1992 Mileage:119790
Location:

Hopkins, Minnesota, United States

Hopkins, Minnesota, United States
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1992 Mazda Miata

 

Here’s the World’s Most Popular Sportscar -- Turned Up to Eleven!

 

A cherished original classic with a few well-considered, tasteful mods that raise the heat a little to enhance both performance and driving fun:

  • BRAND NEW Yokohama ‘S-Drive’ 205/40R17 tires on NEW ‘DRAG’ light alloy wheels. 4-Wheel Alignment done at same time. UNDER 200 miles on this set-up!
  • BRAND NEW Sparco racing pedals, made of light alloy – Perfect for heel-n-toeing.
  • “Custom fabricated” suspension & Tokigo gas struts / Very comfortable on the street, and perfect for autocross or track days.
  • Multiple chassis stiffeners, (see chassis pics on photo link), including “Frog Arm” fender braces not visible.
  • Aftermarket seats.
  • “Custom fabricated” stainless steel exhaust with header / amazing sound: See Youtube video link!
  • Low-drag, light weight projector beam headlamps / Original parts come with car.
  • Short-shifter kit / Original shifter comes with car (but you’ll never want to switch it back!)
  • Plexiglass articulated vents doors in fixed door windor frames – Very functional and effective! / Original glass comes with car.
  • Chromed roll bar with back-draft screen.
  • K & N ‘Million Mile’ free flow air filter / Original airbox comes with car.
  • Parking light “gills” feed fresh air to engine compartment. Parking and turn signals are fully functional.
  • Custom gauge cluster, with engine-turned panel
  • Dash pad /  Eliminates glare on windshield. Dash vinyl beneath is perfect!
  • Bra and mirror aprons to protect paint finish (see pics on photo link with bra lowered -- Front bumper is perfect in shape and finish, except for some paint loss on lowest corner)
  • Less than 400 miles on full synthetic lube service: Mobil 1 in engine, gearbox and differential. New oil and fuel filters.

I am listing this car for my good friend. Impending hip and back surgery prevent him from enjoying this car fully. But, I sure had fun giving it a thorough inspection & road test!

This is a beautifully maintained machine. It is fast, tight, and fun. It is super-clean underneath and rust-free by any sane definition. Everything works like it should; All controls, all lights, all features, and the A/C (if you would ever want that). I could find no evidence of any crash repair, and the VIN tags visible on the fenders match the VIN tag on the car and title.

The top was recently replaced, and aside from some light abrasions on the rear window from folding (see pictures!), it looks clean and beautiful, and it is tight and leak-proof.

Not a show car: There are a few small scratches and tiny dents, but it is an exceptionally pretty daily driver that you can drive and park anywhere great pride. This classic Miata is one of those great and rare cars that you never want to park. It feels ready to jump into and drive anywhere on earth.

IT NEEDS NOTHING! NO DISAPPOINTMENT HERE!

In the past six months, knowledgeable collectors everywhere have been saying, “Buy every Series 1 Miata you can get, while they are still inexpensive!” We can’t guarantee what the collector market will do, but this original Miata styling and chassis have just turned twenty-five years old. Media attention to this milestone confirms its place in the proverbial “timeless classic” hall-of-fame. It certainly represents some sort of high water mark for bullet-proof genuine sports car value and performance for a very small investment. For fun, these cars are difficult to match any price.

As with ANY collector car purchase..."Buy the best one you can find!"

This is a NO RESERVE AUCTION!

HIGH BID BUYS THIS CAR NEXT WEEK!

See and hear it run on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwVrJwbxPhc&list=HL1399776919

 

Over 50 more pictures, details and chassis, available at:

https://www.dropbox.com/home#!/home/1992%20Mazda%20Miata

 

The Fine Print:

 

GOOD LUCK! Please bid to the value this car may hold for you. Please feel free to ask questions or add comments. Please ask questions BEFORE you bid. We will respond quickly and honestly. This car is located in Minnetonka, Minnesota 55305, about twenty minutes from MSP airport. Inspections are invited and encouraged!

 

CONDITIONS: Winning this auction constitutes a legal and binding agreement between the Buyer, the Owner and the Selling Agents. Please bid sincerely and sensibly. Zero-feedback bidders must contact us first before bidding to establish some level of seriousness-of-intent; It's nothing personal, just business: We, and many others, have been stung on eBay Motors by too many dead-beat auction winners.

Vehicle is sold "As-Is and Where-Is". If the Buyer comes to pick up this car and is in any way dissatisfied, he or she will have the Option of walking away from the Deal with Full Refund of the Deposit and any Payments made to the Owner. Otherwise, no warranty is expressed, implied or offeredNeither the Owner nor the Selling Agents can or will take any responsibility for this car after it leaves the premises.

PAYMENT: Buyer must make a $500 DEPOSIT by PayPal within 24 hours of the Auction Close. The Deposit will secure the Deal for all Parties involved. Failure to make Deposit within 24 hours will risk Cancellation of the Sale at Discretion of the Owner and Sellers. BALANCE MUST BE PAID within 5 BUSINESS DAYS of sale by SECURE PAYMENT or CASH at PICK-UP. 

TRANSPORT: Buyer is responsible for all transportation arrangements and costs. Car is garaged in Minneapolis, Minnesota 55410. We do not offer quotes on shipping. There are many vendors to choose from offering vehicle transport: DAS, and FedEx/Passport are two great places to start getting bids. 

STORAGE: While the Auction Winner sorts out pick-up or transport arrangements, Owner can offer, free of charge, dry indoor storage for up to 30 days after auction termination. Longer periods can be arranged at cost if necessary. Seller cannot accept any liability during this storage period.

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