1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata

Convertible

1.6L

Manual

JM1NA3514P1407376

Clear

Gasoline

First, some history on this very special Miata:The Miata, as you may have already known, has always been a very special car, being rated consistently in Car & Driver's 10 Best. In the spring of 1993, the Mazda created a very special and unique Miata, the 93LE. This "LE" was a limited edition production car, with only 1500 sequence numbered LEs made for sale in the United States. Mazda took a fully loaded B package Miata (power mirrors, power-assisted steering, leather-wrapped steering wheel, headrest speakers, cruise control, power windows and a power antenna) and added everything they could think of from a performance and cosmetic standpoint to create the LE. ColorThe most stunning feature of the LE was that is was a brilliant black car lined with a deep red interior. The seats were made of red leather, and the carpet and dash were also matched with the same color. The red carpet floor mats also had the embroidered "Miata" script . Aluminum TrimAluminum trim and panels brought out the "retro look" that is making the trend in today's roadster market. The LE was truly designed ahead of its time. The speaker kick panels had a shape reminiscent of a Harley-Davidson gas tank or a 1957 Corvette door panel. The tweeter speaker is also mounted with an aluminum surround. The door sills were also aluminum with the "Miata" script as well. Externally the LE was dressed with a front air dam, a rear lower skirt and a rear lip-type spoiler. This rounded out the subtle, yet aggressive sport stance of this car. Mazda Sensory Sound SystemThe stereo had a matching aluminum décor as well. This centerpiece faceplate matched the LE theme perfectly and was intended to pay homage to the quite-chromed Cobra cars of the 1960's. A black stereo cover was also included as a theft deterrent or as a dust-protectant. This Mazda Sensory Sound System (everything you every wanted to know about the MSSS can be found here - http://miata.fosketts.net/index.php?title=Main_Page ) that was standard on the LE had a Pioneer AM/FM/Cassette/CD combination with a lower "Bodysonic System" that controlled the sound equalization as well as the seatback-mounted bass transducers. These "thumpers" are not subwoofers since they do not make sound, however the bass that you feel makes a big difference when driving in a convertible. There were also two perforations in the headrest of both the driver and passenger seats to house a total of four small surround speakers. The shift knob was wrapped in leather by Nardi. Mazda Performance Although the engine still was a 1.6L four cylinder, the suspension received many upgrades as well. The springs were stiffer and coupled with factory-specified Bilstein shock absorbers. This gave the LE a very "go-cart" feel, though many tend to change these out for a more civilized daily driver. Another highlight of the LE was the ultra-light forged aluminum BBS wheels. These 14" wheels weigh only 8.5# each, allowing the driver to benefit from decreased un-sprung weight. On unpredictable surfaces, the viscous-type limited-slip differential keeps torque on the wheel with friction. The ant locking brake system (ABS) kept the tires gripped on the road during hard braking. OtherThe soft top was the standard black vinyl, however when the top was down, the red leather boot cover made the rear deck of the LE complete. When the weather was colder, one could install the red vinyl tonneau cover. Now, about this car. Recent 75K service - all fluids, visual inspections, etc.Recent replacement radiator by previous ownerRecent replacement battery by previous ownerReplaced door speakersRecent replacement of plastic rear window; top in good condition overallOriginal Bilstein shocks and stiffer springs are still on the carAll tires in very good conditionWheels do not have any curb rash or damage (which is rare)Interior in very good condition with the exception of some side bolster wear on the driver's seat MSS works as it should but does suffer from CD skipping due to the firm suspensionAll electrical systems work as they shouldA/C cools as it should Convertible top boot and tonneau cover are both in excellent conditionShould you have any questions, please contact me. Buyer to provide a $500 deposit (via PayPal) within 48 hours of the auction ending and provide balance of funds due within 7 business days. Payment to be made by cash or certified funds. I am willing to assist with shipping arrangements (not payment of) if necessary. Vehicle is also being advertised locally so I reserve the right to end the auction early. On Oct-23-15 at 18:01:24 PDT, seller added the following information: While EBay's vehicle history report shows 6 owners, the CarFax report shows only 3 owners of which I am the 3rd. If you check the dates on both of the reports, it appears that EBay's report shows an owner change where CarFax shows a re-registration. If you would like a copy of this report, I will provide it to interested parties. I also have additional pictures as well if desired. Tell me what you want to see and I will send them to you.