Lot #

4895

Location

Merrill, WI 54452

Seller

Dealer

39399

1.6L I4

Manual 5-Speed

Red

Black

JM1NA3519M0209426

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Asking Price: $16,900 Questions

1991 Mazda Miata MX-5 – A Rare, Unmodified Original

This 1991 Mazda Miata MX-5 is one of those genuinely rare finds — a one-owner, low-mileage, first-generation NA Miata that has been preserved rather than modified, restored, or worn out. With just 39,399 actual miles, its original 1.6-liter DOHC engine, original 5-speed manual, and a documented history of professional maintenance, this is a clean, honest example of one of the most celebrated sports cars ever built.

Performance & Drivetrain

Original 1.6-liter DOHC 4-cylinder engine — the same unit that earned the early NA Miata its reputation for light, rev-happy, eager performance
Original 5-speed manual transmission — direct, precise, and exactly what a Miata should be shifted through
New clutch installed several years ago to address a release lever issue — the car continues to drive as intended
Power steering and power brakes for confident, manageable control
Always maintained by a NAPA Auto Care service center — professionally serviced throughout its life with a single owner

Exterior Features

Classic red exterior — the color most associated with the first-generation Miata and one that still looks right on it
Iconic pop-up headlights — one of the most recognizable and sought-after styling details of the early NA cars
Exterior remains largely original, consistent with careful preservation rather than cosmetic restoration
Overall presentation reflects a car that has been used for pleasure driving and properly cared for throughout

Interior Features

Black interior — clean, well-preserved, and a natural complement to the red exterior
Cabin is remarkably stock with all standard controls in working order — gauges, lights, seat belts, horn, and wipers all function as they should
Air conditioning and heater both work properly
Interior reflects the same careful, single-owner preservation that defines the rest of the car

Chassis & Equipment

Engine bay, undercarriage, and trunk all remain largely original — no signs of heavy modification or deferred maintenance
Known items to note: Tires are dated 2005 and should be replaced due to age; a minor valve cover gasket seep is present
Located in Merrill, Wisconsin
Offered with documented long-term single-owner history — the kind of provenance that is increasingly difficult to find on unmodified NA Miatas

The Driving Experience

The early 1.6-liter Miata is prized precisely because of its light weight and pure, unfiltered connection between driver and road — and this one delivers that experience completely intact
Inspired by lightweight British roadsters but engineered with Mazda reliability, the first-generation Miata set a standard for affordable sports car driving that still holds up today
A new clutch, professional maintenance history, and 39,399 original miles mean this car drives with the responsiveness and feel of a machine that has been cared for, not used up
Early NA cars like this 1991 model are increasingly collectible — original, unmodified examples with documented ownership are becoming genuinely hard to find