I LOVE THIS. Such a great way to get some good press, and really drive consumer loyalty.
Ive also always thought it would be great if Detroit would begin reproducing some of the pony cars - body in white - with something like headlight or brakelight position or size in a new spot vs the originals, and drop one of the newer boosted 6s or the current V8s into it. Get all the coolness points and cult following that the classic car scene generates, with the benefits of better brakes, engines, and transmissions that current cars have. Think about a "New" 70's era Camaro or Mustang, but with just enough changed that it doesnt detract value from actual classics.
Definitely a pipe dream, but it would still be cool to go down to the dealer and pick up a factory fresh restomod with a warranty...
Like.
I hate that its difficult to buy parts for cars that are only 20 or even 10 years old sometimes.
That is awesome. Japanese brands have such a different outlook on maintaining, producing, or warehousing parts for older cars than companies like Volvo do. Unfortunately, due to that cultural difference, that means that you have to choose wisely if you're going to pick up a car for a long term project since you have to rely solely on the aftermarket when various wear items go NLA seemingly shortly after production ends.
The 1st gen Miata is a great test case for the argument that legacy vehicles should continue to be supported.
Now if only the Mazdaspeed badge would make a comeback...
I don't own a Miata and think that is fantastic news...
In reply to 4cylndrfury:
Some of the pony cars are available- http://www.dynacornclassicbodies.com/ford_models2.html
Nissan decided to restore 240z in 1997, when the car was 28 years old. Interestingly enough, Mazda is restoring Miatas when they, too, are 28 years old. Man, time flies.
I wonder how many people will actually pay the price for this. I didn't see a price in there but my Japanese is really rusty.
The 240Z restoration services that Nissan did in the 90's ran in the high 20's. At least with that you didn't have to pay for the car with the Mazda service.
Good survivors are in the mid teens now just for a point of reference.
I hope this means that you can get factory-fresh front and rear bumper covers. Because other than some waves in those, a great deal of these cars STILL look good in factory paint and interior.
One of the most iconic and highest quality cars ever built, regardless of price.
4cylndrfury wrote:
I LOVE THIS. Such a great way to get some good press, and really drive consumer loyalty.
Ive also always thought it would be great if Detroit would begin reproducing some of the pony cars - body in white - with something like headlight or brakelight position or size in a new spot vs the originals, and drop one of the newer boosted 6s or the current V8s into it. Get all the coolness points and cult following that the classic car scene generates, with the benefits of better brakes, engines, and transmissions that current cars have. Think about a "New" 70's era Camaro or Mustang, but with just enough changed that it doesnt detract value from actual classics.
Definitely a pipe dream, but it would still be cool to go down to the dealer and pick up a factory fresh restomod with a warranty...
They could sell it all in pieces but once they deliver it to you as a "car" then it needs emissions and crash testing etc. etc. If anybody was going to do it, you'd think it would be the big 3.
If they put the factory hardtops back into production, they'll end up sitting on more cash than Apple 
