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How to make your MX5 look Italian. Sort of.
 Italia |
 Manta Ray |
 Miami |
Apparently, the Lotus Elan was a large influence on the original Mx5. It’s kind of obvious really when you look at the styling. However, if you wished those original hardcore Mazda engineers back in Japan – dedicated to simplicity, respectable kerb weights and rear-drive thrills – had taken more exotic influences, an American company may have the answer.
Simpson design has come up with the ‘Italia’, a kind of trad 1960s Italian look. You can even get wire wheels, if you really insist.
There’s also the Manta Ray kit which is a bit more American – named after and influenced by the Corvette Stingray presumedly. And then there’s the ‘Miami’ which seems to ape the Ferrari Daytona.
A kit, including painting, will set you back under $8000 in the States. Rumours that Simpson’s next MX5 project has Jaguar XJS influences, and a 5.3 V12 engine conversion from the old British warhorse, remain unfounded…
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