A custom Aston Martin look-alike built on a Mazda Miata chassis has appeared on Bring A Trailer, leaving many purists shaken but also intrigued.
The roadster's unique design is not meant to be a realistic forgery, but rather a dash of Aston Martin flavor in a reliable machine that can be driven every day.
This car was rebodied by Simpson Design of Washington State, a tiny coachbuilder known for its European-inspired takes on MX-5s, and the craftsmanship is excellent.
The third-generation MX-5 on which this car is based is commonly seen as the soft option in the history of the breed, but they're more fun to drive than you'd expect.
This unique car comes with a hard top as well as a soft top, wears 16-inch wire wheels with knock-off hubs, and shows 26K miles on the odometer.
The 2.0-liter four-cylinder produces 166 horsepower, plenty for back-roads fun, making it an attractive option for those looking for a fun and quirky drive.
Having Mazda mechanicals under the coachwork means you can take this car into your local Mazda dealership for any servicing work, adding to its practicality.
The auction ends on April 28, giving potential buyers just over a month to get behind the wheel of this one-of-a-kind roadster.
For those who want to live out their budget-Bond dreams, this unusual little car is basically impossible to beat in terms of quirkiness and fun on the road.
This unusual little car is basically impossible to beat for quirkiness and fun on the road.
