And while the current Miata's 2.0-liter engine already makes a healthy 181 horsepower, the NE's engine will be even bigger, ...

The NA Miata is becoming rare in Japan, but this $60,000 restoration (sans car) shows how seriously Mazda takes it.

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sketching the eager front fascia of an NA Miata and then the more edgy ND. "I didn’t use the first generation for a reference. I used the original design briefings. I didn’t want to do like ...

Especially for the price. Which leads me to my second point. Value. You can buy a 1st or 2nd generation Miata with 150K gentle miles for a about 3k. Expect to spend close to 6k for a low mileage ...