Hirai insisted the new convertible have an easy-to-use cloth top that could be dropped without leaving the driver’s seat. Mazda unveiled the fruit of these efforts, the NA Miata, in 1989.

All of which sounds like the Miata has the right ingredients to make good on its promised Jinba Ittai ("rider and horse as one") driving experience. It might be just plain ol' white paint ...

The base convertible Mazdaspeed ... final version of the new Miata's design yet, but the latest teaser sees a split rear spoiler and a new front splitter, and a slick white color scheme with ...