An easy to follow guide to restoring a classic Mazda MX-5/Miata - the
world's favourite small sports car. This book takes you step-by-step
through choosing a project car, looking the car over, planning the
restoration, and buying parts and tools to perform the work. The
comprehensive text is fully supported by high-resolution photographs,
guiding you through stripping the car down, cutting out and repairing
rust, restoration of interiors, replacing the hood, refurbishing the
underside of the car including the floor pan, suspension, brakes,
undersealing, reassembly, replacing the cam belt and waterpump,
replacing engine seals and gaskets to cure common leaks. It also
provides a guide to handy upgrades as you go along. Whether you are
looking to restore to original condition or build an out-and-out track
weapon, the techniques described in this book will assist you in getting
the right base to start with. The book is based on an actual restoration
of a vehicle carried out by the author, with before and after shots.