Calling this an Australian Miata is insulting to both Australians and Miatas.
Photography Courtesy Carlisle Auctions
When is a Mazda 323 not a Mazda 323? When it’s built in Australia, its roof gets chopped off and then a Mercury badge is slapped on its hood. Then, in that case, you have yourself a third-generation Mercury Capri.
Sometimes called the “Australian Miata” (at least according to the listing), this Mercury Capri is the non-turbo model, though you still get pop-up headlights and the ability to row your own gears.
Per the seller, the Capri also comes fitted with new tires, a new battery, new front brake rotors, new front brake pads as well as a rebuilt alternator with fresh belts.
This 1994 Mercury Capri will cross the auction block in the upcoming Fall Carlisle Collector Car Auction, October 3-4.
Calling this an Australian Miata is insulting to both Australians and Miatas.
RadBarchetta said:Calling this an Australian Miata is insulting to both Australians and Miatas.
I remember when both cars came out, one of the auto mags said something like "Do you really think there are any Miata owners looking at the Capri and thinking 'I should have bought that instead'?" 
Sure an NA/NB Miata will kick its butt in any kind of performance driving situation, but I think the turbo XR2 version is worth looking at if you just want something fun and cheap to drive around town. They are out there in decent shape, and they seem to really fly under the radar value-wise compared to some other stuff from that era.
In reply to BlueInGreen - Jon :
If my requirements were cheap, convertible, and 2 seater....It's perfect. I mean I see them all of the time under 5K. Shoot there is a super clean one close to me for 6K with both tops and under 70K miles.
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