Special "black & Tan" Edition W/hardtop - 79k Miles - No Rust - Clean Carfax on 2040-cars
Sugar Grove, Illinois, United States
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Outstanding example of the first generation Miata - the purest variant of the model. Each year, Mazda offered special editions - this is the '92 version, called the "Black & Tan." The tan leather interior is in great shape, with just a little wear on the driver's seat and side bolster - no wear through or tears, though. Tan carpets (with original SE floor mats) in great shape - very clean with minimal wear. It includes the matching tan top (great condition) and vinyl top boot (also in great shape). The Nardi wood shift knob and parking brake handle are also original and were specific to the '92 SE model - as are the stainless steel sill plates. It is also equipped with ice-cold A/C, power windows, cruise control, and a limited slip differential. The stock radio has been replaced with an Alpine AM/FM/CD/MP3 unit with a removeable faceplate, as well as new Clearwater speakers in the doors and new OEM-style headrest speakers. The BFG tires are in great shape with lots of tread remaining. No modifications. Non-smoker - very clean inside, in the trunk, and underhood. No rust and no corrosion on the aluminum bits under the hood - see the engine photo for more detail. Includes a red HARDTOP that is not original to the car. Issues - The power antenna motor works, but the toothed cable is broken - a new antenna is included. Also, the rear window plastic is yellowed, brittle, and cracked in two places, but the window can be replaced without replacing the top - a shop local to me will do it for $100 with the rear section of the top removed. There are a few door dings and paint scratches that come with normal use, but overall the body is in excellent condition. The wheels are non-original and from a '94 Miata - the '92 SE came with BBS wheels. Has a clean CARFAX showing two prior owners before me - I've owned it for the past year. I prefer local pick-up, but will assist the winning bidder's shipper with loading for shipment to the lower 48 states only - no international buyers. Also, the winning bidder is responsible for all taxes and fees associated with shipping. Sold as-is, where is, with no warranty. A five hundred dollar ($500) deposit in the form of a certified check or cash is due within seven (7) days of the end of the auction and full payment is due upon pick-up or shipment - which must occur within fourteen (14) days of the end of the auction. Buyer is responsible for all transfer fees. |
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