View Full Version : What year model is this MX5/Miata?


2SeeKU
12-05-2009, 02:24 AM
Hey guys,
I'm absolutely clueless when it comes to miatas, can anyone tell me the year model of this miata? Is this just a one off or something that can be fabricated (e.g bodykits).
http://image.motortrend.com/f/auto-shows/mazda-celebrates-20-years-of-the-mx-5-miata-at-chicago/16885234+w750/1989-mazda-miata-club-sport.jpg
Thanks!

fuwenxu
12-05-2009, 02:36 AM
First Generation 1989 U_U

The_Beast
12-05-2009, 05:00 AM
Looks like a toy car lol!

REsuperD
12-05-2009, 08:03 AM
this was a one-off show car, probably built by racing beat

robrecht
12-05-2009, 11:10 AM
Here's some more pics (#s 15-20):
http://autoshow.autos.msn.com/autoshow/chicago2009/photogallerypopup.aspx?cp-documentid=17800698&photo-number=15#

It's called a 1989 Club Sport. It was shown at the 2009 Chicago Auto Show 20th anniversary of the Miata.

Some will also say it's similar to a Rod Millen Miata, 'though at least some of these don't have these Panasport wheels and do have the pop-ups, side mirros (and a turbo).

khronus79
12-06-2009, 05:47 PM
NA 1st gen miata

2SeeKU
12-06-2009, 08:58 PM
Nice. me likey!

Thanks for the info guys...

epikeddie
12-08-2009, 03:51 PM
NA6CE or NA8C is the chassis code for that. I think the Club Sport had a 1.8L so I assume it was the NA8C.

It also sports some panasports and those lights are Hayashi headlights - very rare.....I was probably one of the few to have that setup in the US and the company is no longer around.