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Making its world debut at the Toronto International Auto Show (in conjunction with the Chicago Auto Show), this dapper runabout is Mazda's modern inte(...)
Making its world debut at the Toronto International Auto Show (in conjunction with the Chicago Auto Show), this dapper runabout is Mazda's modern inte(...)

Making its world debut at the Toronto International Auto Show (in conjunction with the Chicago Auto Show), this dapper runabout is Mazda's modern inte(...)

Date2/15/1989
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Original Toronto Star caption: Making its world debut at the Toronto International Auto Show (in conjunction with the Chicago Auto Show); this dapper runabout is Mazda's modern interpretation of the classic open sports car. The front-engine; rear-drive MX-5 Miata features a 1.6 litre power plant and four-wheel disc brakes. The car is mainly for the North American market.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0010086F
      Winter anyone? Optional hard top on Mazda's Miata is offered in any color as long as you pick red
      Winter anyone? Optional hard top on Mazda's Miata is offered in any color as long as you pick red
      Cooper, David
      1/1/1989
      Sizzling soft-tops: U.S. convertible sales climbed 11.5 per cent last year. Mazda's Miata led the parade with 30,000 units sold, with the Chrysler LeBaron next
      Sizzling soft-tops: U.S. convertible sales climbed 11.5 per cent last year. Mazda's Miata led the parade with 30,000 units sold, with the Chrysler LeBaron next
      Mahler, John
      5/10/1992
      Nose job: Auto Innovations of Toronto has added an air dam under the nose, sill extensions and air spoiler and skirts on the back to dress up this Mazda RX-7
      Nose job: Auto Innovations of Toronto has added an air dam under the nose, sill extensions and air spoiler and skirts on the back to dress up this Mazda RX-7
      Cooper, David
      2/24/1987
      The Dodge 2000 GTX debuted at the Montreal Auto Salon last week and will appear at the Toronto International Auto Show when it opens Feb. 16 at the Me(...)
      The Dodge 2000 GTX debuted at the Montreal Auto Salon last week and will appear at the Toronto International Auto Show when it opens Feb. 16 at the Me(...)
      Ackerman, Nancy
      1/16/1989
      New mustang ride?, Ford brought its automotive study for the next Mustang, the Mach III, to the Toronto auto show
      New mustang ride?, Ford brought its automotive study for the next Mustang, the Mach III, to the Toronto auto show
      Cooper, David
      2/17/1995
      Losing hoot: Ethel Keast of Newcastle, the two-time defending champion moose caller in Canada, put on a show at the championships held in conjunction with the Ontario Hunting Show
      Losing hoot: Ethel Keast of Newcastle, the two-time defending champion moose caller in Canada, put on a show at the championships held in conjunction with the Ontario Hunting Show
      Lennon, Frank
      3/23/1980
      How about it Dad? Todd Nydam, 21, sits in the seat of the Toronto Star/CFRB project car, an Acura Integra that was the top prize in a draw at the the Toronto Auto Show
      How about it Dad? Todd Nydam, 21, sits in the seat of the Toronto Star/CFRB project car, an Acura Integra that was the top prize in a draw at the the Toronto Auto Show
      Griffin, Doug
      3/8/1988
      Question period: At the 1993 Toronto auto show, GM of Canada will again employ 'customer service representatives' instead of dealer sales staff
      Question period: At the 1993 Toronto auto show, GM of Canada will again employ 'customer service representatives' instead of dealer sales staff
      Faught, Ken
      2/12/1992
      Go for spin: An eight-lane track like this one at Raceworld in Scarborough will be set up at the Toronto auto show so the public can take a spin
      Go for spin: An eight-lane track like this one at Raceworld in Scarborough will be set up at the Toronto auto show so the public can take a spin
      Slaughter, Mike
      2/9/1993
      Porsche bares all: This may be closest you get to Porsche's 959 supercar - cutaway at the Toronto Auto Show showing innards of the twin-turbo, 4-wheel drive missile
      Porsche bares all: This may be closest you get to Porsche's 959 supercar - cutaway at the Toronto Auto Show showing innards of the twin-turbo, 4-wheel drive missile
      Bull, Ron
      2/17/1988
      Canada - Ontario - Toronto - Exhibitions - Auto Show 1981 and on
      Canada - Ontario - Toronto - Exhibitions - Auto Show 1981 and on
      Canadian International Auto Show
      2/17/1993
      Bear with us. The Moscow Circus opened 50 minutes late with its debut show on the CNE grounds last night. But the brown bear act soon soothed an impatient audience
      Bear with us. The Moscow Circus opened 50 minutes late with its debut show on the CNE grounds last night. But the brown bear act soon soothed an impatient audience
      Griffin, Doug
      8/17/1988