1989 Mazda MX5

[daemon]

Just bought this mechanically good but neglected MX5 with a years MOT for £690.

Getting the front end and two sides resprayed as we speak, then the alloys redone, and that should be pretty much it ready for spring!

[wolfy1988]

I would love that! A great little project!
Maybe its about time I got one.....

What spec is it?

Enjoy

[daemon]

Well thats phase one of the 'restoration' complete. Pretty much a full respray, a blow out in the manifold resolved, door locks fixed, new bonnet badge, clear side lenses and a full valet.

Phase 2 is next week - new hood being fitted, 16 inch Lenso Alloy wheels (or current ones refurbished if the Lensos sell in the meantime), front lenses out and steam cleaned, new rear number plate, new rear badging.

Edited by daemon on Saturday 11th February 17:54

[Risotto]

Looking better already - better still if you take the centre piece off the Momo wheel.

[Nigel Worc's]

Nice, enjoy .

[JFReturns]

Nice work so far, but please get rid of the show bars!

Great to see tatty car get some attention.

[LukeSi]

Yup, pull that bit of rubber off the steering wheel. It hides a very very nice surprise.

[PaulG40]

Looks lovely! nice buy!

[0a]

LukeSi said:

Yup, pull that bit of rubber off the steering wheel. It hides a very very nice surprise.

I now want to know what this is... please tell or OP reveal!

[LukeSi]

0a said:

I now want to know what this is... please tell or OP reveal!

The standard pre-airbag steering wheel.

[Nigel Worc's]

0a said:

LukeSi said:

Yup, pull that bit of rubber off the steering wheel. It hides a very very nice surprise.

I now want to know what this is... please tell or OP reveal!

Have I guessed right, do you like this thread ? lol

[daemon]

Well, thats this weeks work complete. Lenso 16 inch alloy wheels - i had them in the garage anyway, new hood fitted, number plate surround on front, and new lower grille.

Took the steering wheel cover off. Didnt like the 'raw' look, so put it back on.

Edited by daemon on Sunday 19th February 21:15

[AceOfHearts]

I had those Lenso wheels on my old TVR

The car seems to have tidied up nicely

[cipriani]

Looking good! im toiling whether to buy one of these or a supra, makes more sense to get the eunos and save on insurance. Ive never driven one of these how is it?

[daemon]

AceOfHearts said:

I had those Lenso wheels on my old TVR

The car seems to have tidied up nicely

Yes, probably spent about a grand on it - if you take those wheels at their second hand value of maybe £350-£400.

[daemon]

cipriani said:

Looking good! im toiling whether to buy one of these or a supra, makes more sense to get the eunos and save on insurance. Ive never driven one of these how is it?

Its genuinely a great little car. I really fell for it when i saw it first because it was obvious it hadnt been cared for yet there was no rot and it drove like a treat.

Mines just the 1600 but it has enough power to buzz about in.

I keep it garaged and i only ever take it out in the dry and always with the hood down.

Far nicer car than my mk2.5 mx5 from last year.