Curbside Classic Outtake: Happy Mother's Day

by Paul Niedermeyer

Published: May 9th, 2010

curbside classic outtake happy mother s day

Just what every Mother would want: a color-coordinated magenta Miata to go along with her purple irises and yellow tulips.

This is neither the time or the color of car to do a full Curbside Classic. But I can tell you this much (unless I’ve lost my head); this wasn’t a stock color. In fact, the earliest Miata came in only three difficult choices: red, white or blue.

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PhotoJim on May 10, 2010

I bet this one has a slushbox...

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Rod Panhard on May 10, 2010

Miatas are fun to drive, easy to own, and they're far from rare. So when you do get one, you can paint it whatever color you like. Plus, they're so darned reasonably priced, the only reason to not own one for each day of the week is because you have kids to put through college. If you ever want to know how to pick out the fools at a car show, listen for the guys who will dismiss a Miata as a "chick car."

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- ZoomZoom on May 10, 2010
  
  Ron Wrote: " If you ever want to know how to pick out the fools at a car show, listen for the guys who will dismiss a Miata as a “chick car.” " You are right on that score. I may one day again own a Miata. I liked my '93 5-speed so much, that's why I chose ZoomZoom for my screen name. The Miata is a great little car, and mostly trouble-free. Change that timing belt on time and replace the convertible top around 100,000 miles, and you're good to go.
  
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- Durailer on May 11, 2010
  
  +1 Though my perfect 2-seater would have the body of a TR5 with the mechanics and handling of the Miata. The first-gen's bland jellybean shape deceives general enthusiasts to write it off as chick's car.
  
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