On 8 Dec 2009 at 21:58, s1500 wrote:
> "It has not been forgotten, of course. Aside from still having many fans the
>world over, the Spitfire was a major
> inspiration for
> Mazda's MX-5 Miata a decade later. Mazda even used a Spitfire body for
>stealth development testing of the Miata
> chassis -- a literal
> fitting tribute to the TR's endearing little sister."
>
> Is this true? If so, fascinating!
That was one story I heard back then. Don't know what Mazda ever
said though.
--
Jim Muller
jimmuller@rcn.com
'80 Spitfire, '70 GT6+
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