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Story summary
- The Mazda Miata remains one of the few minimal-frills, two-seat, drop-top sports cars available as of 2025.
- Its roots trace back to British manufacturers producing similar small sports cars, such as the Triumph TRs and MG B.
- The primary inspiration for the Miata was the Lotus Elan, a lightweight model weighing just 1,290 pounds.
- This context highlights the Miata's unique position in a landscape where such cars have become rare.
