Looks like someone paid for one too many headlight motors....
Greg
Jim Rowan wrote:
>
> http://pw1.netcom.com/~gt9823b/bugeye.htm
> Have a look at this site to see a Miata that has been fitted with Bugeye
> headlamps.
> What's that saying "imitation is the sincerest form of flattery"?
> It really needs a grille though to have a proper look.
> Whatdayathink?
>
> This reminded me of a funny spridget story that happened last summer.
> I was out driving on a beautiful sunny day with my girlfriend in the
> Sprite. We came to a stop light. I was second in line in the right-hand
> lane. A miata pulls up next to me in the left-hand lane. It was also second
> in line. Both cars were BRG, course the Miata had fancy polished chrome
> wheels and a spoiler etc... I could feel the drivers envious eyes absorbing
> the lines of the Sprite.
> Anyway the light turned green and I proceeded to go at my usual slow and
> noisy pace.
> Unfortunately in his haste to follow me the Miata driver failed to notice
> that the SUV in front of him was turning left. Commence slow speed
> collision: I heard the screeching brakes, crunching metal and cracking
> plastic as my girlfriend screamed "Did you see that!". "Nope, but I sure
> heard it." I replied as we continued on our way. I would have stopped but
> that probably would only have hurt this poor fellows pride more.
> Wonder what his insurance claim/accident report said?
>
> Should I put a little Miata sticker on the flank of my car ala WWII aces to
> signify the kill?
>
> Be careful out there,
> Jim Rowan
> 60 Sprite
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