A True Original and a Piece of Automotive History - 1990 Mazda Miata (5-Speed Manual, Only 7,800 Miles).
This exceptional 1990 Mazda Miata is as close as you can get to stepping back into a Mazda showroom in 1990. With just 7,800 original miles, it remains in remarkable, time-capsule condition—comparable to buying a one-year-old car.
Finished with its original paint, top, interior, and dealer-installed radio, this rare base model Miata epitomizes the purity that enthusiasts and collectors love. From the factory, the base model came without power steering or air conditioning for the most direct, lightweight driving experience. Although base Miatas were delivered without radios, this example’s unit was installed by the dealer when new in 1990—making it 100% original. Included with the sale are a copy of the window sticker and dealer invoice.
Currently, the car rides on aftermarket light-weight wheels fitted with three-year-old tires that have logged fewer than 1,000 miles. To preserve originality, the sale also includes the factory steel wheels and original 1990 tires—perfect for show display, though the tires are not recommended for driving due to their age.
The Miata has been professionally serviced by a local Mazda dealership, whose technicians are consistently astonished by its condition—the engine oil is so clean it’s nearly invisible on the dipstick. Mechanically and cosmetically, the car is in outstanding, accident-free condition with no stories or surprises.
The 1990 Miata is the car that reignited the modern sports car movement, and finding one this original, this well-preserved, and this untouched is nearly impossible today. A true collector-grade example of the first-year Miata—a genuine piece of automotive history.