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With just <strong>39,399 actual miles<\/strong>, 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.<\/p>\n<h2>Performance &amp; Drivetrain<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Original 1.6-liter DOHC 4-cylinder engine<\/strong> \u2014 the same unit that earned the early NA Miata its reputation for light, rev-happy, eager performance<\/li>\n<li><strong>Original 5-speed manual transmission<\/strong> \u2014 direct, precise, and exactly what a Miata should be shifted through<\/li>\n<li><strong>New clutch installed several years ago<\/strong> to address a release lever issue \u2014 the car continues to drive as intended<\/li>\n<li><strong>Power steering and power brakes<\/strong> for confident, manageable control<\/li>\n<li>Always maintained by a <strong>NAPA Auto Care service center<\/strong> \u2014 professionally serviced throughout its life with a single owner<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Exterior Features<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Classic red exterior<\/strong> \u2014 the color most associated with the first-generation Miata and one that still looks right on it<\/li>\n<li><strong>Iconic pop-up headlights<\/strong> \u2014 one of the most recognizable and sought-after styling details of the early NA cars<\/li>\n<li>Exterior remains <strong>largely original<\/strong>, consistent with careful preservation rather than cosmetic restoration<\/li>\n<li>Overall presentation reflects a car that has been used for pleasure driving and properly cared for throughout<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Interior Features<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Black interior<\/strong> \u2014 clean, well-preserved, and a natural complement to the red exterior<\/li>\n<li>Cabin is <strong>remarkably stock<\/strong> with all standard controls in working order \u2014 gauges, lights, seat belts, horn, and wipers all function as they should<\/li>\n<li><strong>Air conditioning and heater both work properly<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Interior reflects the same careful, single-owner preservation that defines the rest of the car<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Chassis &amp; Equipment<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Engine bay, undercarriage, and trunk all remain <strong>largely original<\/strong> \u2014 no signs of heavy modification or deferred maintenance<\/li>\n<li><strong>Known items to note:<\/strong> Tires are dated 2005 and should be replaced due to age; a minor valve cover gasket seep is present<\/li>\n<li>Located in <strong>Merrill, Wisconsin<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Offered with documented <strong>long-term single-owner history<\/strong> \u2014 the kind of provenance that is increasingly difficult to find on unmodified NA Miatas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>The Driving Experience<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The early 1.6-liter Miata is prized precisely because of its light weight and pure, unfiltered connection between driver and road \u2014 and this one delivers that experience completely intact<\/li>\n<li>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<\/li>\n<li>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<\/li>\n<li>Early NA cars like this 1991 model are increasingly collectible \u2014 original, unmodified examples with documented ownership are becoming genuinely hard to find<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Highlights<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>1991 Mazda Miata MX-5 \u2014 first-generation NA<\/li>\n<li>One owner since new<\/li>\n<li>39,399 actual miles<\/li>\n<li>Original 1.6-liter DOHC 4-cylinder engine<\/li>\n<li>Original 5-speed manual transmission<\/li>\n<li>New clutch installed in recent years<\/li>\n<li>Classic red exterior<\/li>\n<li>Black interior \u2014 clean and well-preserved<\/li>\n<li>Iconic pop-up headlights<\/li>\n<li>Power steering and power brakes<\/li>\n<li>Working air conditioning and heater<\/li>\n<li>All gauges, lights, seat belts, horn, and wipers functional<\/li>\n<li>Always professionally maintained at NAPA Auto Care<\/li>\n<li>Exterior, interior, engine bay, undercarriage, and trunk largely original<\/li>\n<li>Carefully preserved \u2014 not restored or modified<\/li>\n<li>Minor valve cover gasket seep noted<\/li>\n<li>Tires dated 2005 \u2014 replacement recommended<\/li>\n<li>Documented long-term single-owner history<\/li>\n<li>Clean, honest, unmodified NA Miata<\/li>\n<li>Located in Merrill, Wisconsin<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>1991 Mazda Miata MX-5 \u2013 A Rare, Unmodified Original This 1991 Mazda Miata MX-5 is one of those genuinely rare finds \u2014 a one-owner, low-mileage, first-generation NA Miata that has been preserved rather than modified, restored, or worn out. 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