cj hubbard writes:

Hmmm. That looks suspiciously like an early mk1 Mazda MX-5 on a garage lift. What could have possibly happened? Don’t tell me I’ve gone and bought one, just like I was threatening to back in August…

Er, yes. That’s right, folks. Much like Dan, who just couldn’t stop himself from buying a RenaultSport Clio, I’ve put my money where my typing fingers are and taken the plunge with an MX-5 dating all the way back to 1990. It’s a UK car, didn’t cost me very much, and although cosmetically a bit battered in places is actually very solid underneath as it turns out. Which, given the way these things are reputed to go through sills, is something of a relief.

It’s pictured here in the process of being given the once-over by Southampton MX-5/Eunos Roadster specialists Autolink, and is heading back there for a cambelt service next week. Since buying it about a month ago I’ve already driven it round the Lake District, nothing’s gone wrong and nothing’s fallen off. So far I couldn’t be happier.

All that remains* is to get the SportKa shifted from the parking space outside our flat so I’ve got somewhere to keep the Mazda. The Ford isn’t going too far (well, emotionally speaking, if not geographically), however, as my mum has decided she’s keen on it. Thank heavens. This way I know it’s going to a good home.

No doubt more on the Mazda very soon.

cj

*I say all; it needs a matching set of rear tyres, and that’s just for starters. Gladly my girlfriend also rather likes it, so the MX-5 is yet to be qualified as a Stupid Boy Project (thank you, Danny Wallace) or anything of that description… I wonder for how long.

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Links:

Mazda MX-5 mk1: Oh no. This is going to be expensive.

MX-5: most wanted

Tyre barrier desk ornament ‘a step too far’

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