--- title: "This Miata Aston Martin Conversion Won’t Fool Anybody but It Sure Is Unique" description: "This 1993 Mazda Miata, with an Aston Martin V12 Vanquish conversion body kit, looks funny and is for sale in California." date: "2023-08-06" modified: "2023-08-06" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/this-miata-aston-martin-conversion-wont-fool-anybody-but-it-sure-is-unique" categories: - "Mazda News" - "News" - "News by Brand" tags: - "mazda" - "miata" - "sports car" --- # This Miata Aston Martin Conversion Won’t Fool Anybody but It Sure Is Unique ![]() Most kit cars do little more than make eyes roll, as they typically fail to convince anyone that they're anything more than just cheap, home-built conversions. However, while this 1993 [Mazda Miata-to-Aston Martin conversion ]()that's for sale isn't going to fool anyone, it's surprisingly fun looking. According to the seller, this '93 "NA" [Mazda ]()Miata sports a AMX07 fiberglass conversion kit, which attempts to make it look like an [Aston Martin ]()V12 Vanquish. While it obviously isn't a real Vanquish, you can see the resemblance and immediately recognize what it's trying to emulate, which can't be said for all kit cars. It's also incredibly unique, as there are only four known AMX07 kits in the United States. ![]() ![]() ![]() The best part about this conversion is that it's actually been properly upgraded under its faux-Vanquish body. It has a rebuilt 1.8-liter engine upgrade—versus the standard NA Miata's 1.6-liter—with a[ Flyin' Miata 1.8]() conversion kit, a Flyin' Miata lightweight flywheel and clutch, and Flyin' Miata sway bars. It also already has new shifter bushings, KYB AGX suspension, Motorcraft XT-M5-QS polyurethane suspension bushings, and upgraded ceramic brakes. This Aston Miata is one of the more unique conversion kits I've ever seen and hopefully someone picks it up and treats it right. No one should buy this car in an attempt to fool anyone. However, if someone buys this as a tongue-in-cheek track toy, then they're doing it right. That's the only thing buyers can really use it for anyway, thanks to its non-operational California registration. Though, the owner claims that it runs and drives. ![]() ![]() NA-generation Miatas are great fun to drive, with their balanced rear-drive chassis, great steering, and drop-top driving experience. This one should be no different, and perhaps even better thanks to its upgrades, it just looks funnier. The seller is asking $5,500, so if you're willing to take a chance, this kit car could make for some very fun weekends. *Got tips? Send 'em to tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Nico is a writer and reviewer from New Jersey who probably thinks he’s a lot funnier than he actually is. His love of cars began when he was just a kid playing Gran Turismo 3, grinding out enough race wins with a Mazda Miata to save up for an in-game RUF 911. That passion for small, lightweight sports cars drove his desire to learn more about the industry, get his hands on as many cars as he could, and bring those experiences to life on the page. He cut his teeth writing about BMWs, Volkswagens, and Audis, mostly, and has owned far too many of each. He’s on his fourth 3 Series sedan, but all of his old, cheap German cars have forced him to learn more about car maintenance than his mechanical capability can handle. Too many late nights have been spent scrambling to get a car running by morning so he could get to work. For some reason, he never seems to learn that old Bimmers probably aren’t the best daily drivers. But he loves more than just old German cars. He’ll gladly drive and discuss anything with four (or even three) wheels. Cars aren’t his only passions, though. Nico is also a big nerd and loves movies, video games, comic books, and cares far too much about the New York Giants. So don’t be surprised if you see football references or dumb, obscure movie quotes in any of his car reviews. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()