Miata Mailing List: June 1993, Message #46
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   From: Ken Warren 
Subject: Re: Appalling sight!
   Date: Fri, 18 Jun 1993 13:14:15 -0400




On Fri, 18 Jun 1993, Mary E Daniel wrote:

> I know we've been through all of this before, but I saw the *most
> appalling* sight on my way home yesterday.  It was 90 degrees in NC
> yesterday afternoon & there weren't any clouds around.  I saw a red
> Miata approaching.  I broke into my usual "ain't this a blast!" smile
> & was about to flash the comradic wave when, instead, my mouth fell
> open.  THE *HARDTOP* WAS ON!!
>
> I can think of no possible legitimate excuse for such abnormal
> behavior!  Can you?!

Just for one, how about a seriously torn soft top, that's waiting for the
ins. co. to fork over money for? That can take weeks, and in the meantime,
replacing the top yourself is pretty costly.

The other common reason is that someone wanted a "cute" 2 seat coupe, and
decided on a Miata with a hardtop.

--
Ken

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