Let’s get lifted! 1995 Mazda Mx5

Well this is a rarity isn’t it? This Facebook found 95 Mx5 not only comes with a lot of pictures (not taken with a potato) but also has a decent write up AND on top of things, looks like an absolute hoot to drive. What could possibly go wrong here? Welcome to Safari style!

The last Mx5 we brought you looked like a dinosaur

Yes back in July last year we came across a gold wrapped 1991 Mazda Miata (Mx5) drift dinosaur and once you check it out, you’ll realise every word in that sentence made complete sense. Lowered on coil overs for maximum dorifto mentality, that’s the opposite of what’s happening here where we’re moving up in the world, literally.

Lifted Mx5

Not only has this Mx5 been lifted, but it’s borrowed a few parts from other models like the taillights from it’s Mazda Rx8 cousin. And then the headlights from a ‘not in the family’ C6 Corvette. Look how happy it looks now!

Lifted Mx5
Looks like it’s primed and ready to go for the next cars movie!

And praise be, the owner has gone to a decent length in explaining all about it too:

Seller’s Description

Turbo kit parts included! 1995 Miata with c6 corvette headlights, rx8 taillights, custom paint job and butterfly doors 🤣. Surprisingly runs and drives very good. Never been off-road! 130k original miles. No mechanical issues Starts right up. Smooth engine and transmission. Good clutch. NB struts with 3 inch lift on like new 215/75/15 tires. They do rub a little when you turn all the way or hit a bump on the road. Needs a little more trimming no rub going down the road. Many new parts installed last summer including the following: lift, pads, rotors, calipers, timing belt, water pump and spark plugs. Convertible top is 2 years old. Does need an alignment. It didn’t get driven after getting the lift installed. There is rust, dents and scratches as shown in the pictures. Only surface rust underneath. Very solid still. I have videos of the car if requested. Only selling because i will no longer have a place to store it along with a few other projects. Asking 5k obo No trades.

Whoops, I almost missed those glorious doors!

Lifted Mx5
It’s full of tricks this Mx5!

So not only do you get what you see, but the boot/trunk/rear is full of bits to make Project Hilarity, even more entertaining.

They really weren’t kidding about the turbo kit.
That skull certainly knows what time it is..

Now if you’ve made it this far into the article and decided ‘You know what Al? I don’t mind it at all’ then welcome to the world of Safari Style Mx5s. Where apparently it’s a thing to turn cheap roadsters (oh god I wish they were cheap here in Australia..) into off road fun, adventure and occasional madness. Stuff like:

I can’t help but think of that rx7 Jesse James built (and then killed with a minigun) that looked like this..

And if that’s not mental enough, what about this one – a 1992 version that’s now running a Ford V8. How good is the paintwork here? Red ones do go zoom zoom!

But I digress, back to this Mazda Mx5 for sale.

It’s lifted, it’s soon to be forced induced and if you live in the US where projects like these seem to grow on trees, for $5000 us (7.5k here) you can give this lifted wonder a whirl. If you’re keen, have a look on Facebook classifieds around the Grand Rapids Michigan area and let us know if it’s as much fun and hilarity in the metal as it seems to be here.

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