- Paperback: 128 pages
- Publisher: Motor Racing Publications Ltd (22 July 2000)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1899870423
- ISBN-13: 978-1899870424
- Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 17 x 1 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,015,039 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Classic & Sportscar, March 2000
Mazda was solely responsible for rejuvenating the sports car market with its petite MX-5 and this paperback charts the complete story of this popular roadster from early genesis in the firm's California styling studio to the latest , second- generation models...
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This MRP Autoguide features the world's most popular sports car, which performs the same function today as the famous MGB in the 1960s in bringing open-top motoring to enthusiasts at an affordable price in respect of both purchase and running costs.
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Today, the Mazda Motor Corporation is considered as one of the leading manufacturers of affordable sports cars, but it was not always so. Read the first page
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MX5 BOOK REVIEW,
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This review is from: Mazda MX-5 and Miata, 1989-99 (MRP autoguide) (Paperback)
I had two reasons for buying the book first; I have just bought a really nice Mark 1 MX5 Eunos, that is an IWAKI special whatever that is (hence the review title) and secondly I worked at IAD, where the first prototype was designed and built in sunny Worthing on the UK south coast. The book is great in explaining the history of the cars and the people involved, I kept thinking that certain points should have been expanded upon - but then you would end up with a War & Peace size book rather than the 128 pages. I would 100% recommend the book to MX5 enthusiasts and I have fallen in love with the Californian M Speedster on page 52 - but you will have to buy the book to see it! Colin Les Lawrence
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4.5 out of 5 stars (2 customer reviews) 8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
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By Pete Wright - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Mazda MX-5 and Miata, 1989-99 (MRP autoguide) (Paperback)
Three weeks ago I purchased a new Miata, after being away from sports cars for 25 years. (TR3+BMW 2000ti) Oh how I wish I had gotten back into it sooner. It has been so much fun. I purchased the book last week, finished it and loved it. The book told the story of the early British influence, Triumphs, Healeys, etc, on the design, development and marketing of the Miata, brought it thru 1999. The struggles, hopes, fears of the individuals in the company, and the process of internal competition to ferret out the best car with a very high emphasis on handling and suspension. Wow, and the discussion about lack of Miata restoration projects, why, because the oldest ones don't need to be restored, they are still in great condition. And to think, I almost purchased an MR2, now, Maita's forever. The book gave me great background and justification for my exuberance.
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By Ann E. Filsinger - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Mazda MX-5 and Miata, 1989-99 (MRP autoguide) (Paperback)
I read this book when considering the purchase of a sports car, and it sold me on the Miata. I bought the car a week later. Very positive perspective and professional tone kept me riveted. Even though I normally don't enjoy detailed automotive description, Taylor's fine writing covered the ground in an easy and fluid way. His interweaving of the history of the Miata throughout the last decade was superb. Nine chapters include fabulous color photographs depicting international and local production, modifications and how to purchase and own. This book is highly recommended for those who own Miatas and those who desire them. I am happy to report that I am now in the ownership category, and incidentally, my new Miata is twilight blue.
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