Miata Mailing List: November 1993, Message #5
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   From: buck@petra.ma30.bull.com (Kenneth J. Buck)
Subject: Re: Herpa Miatas
   Date: Mon, 1 Nov 1993 09:46:35 -0500

> From: Mike Rother 
> Subject: Re:  miata toy and locals list
> 
> At the Frankfurt Auto Show press session, Mazda handed out a new 1:80
> (estimated scale) model of the Miata.  They are made in Germany by
> Herpa, and come in red, silver, Mariner blue, and the new blue.   [...]
> Herpa is releasing the model to the general public this November
> or December.  Price is 7.50 Deutschmarks (under $5.-).

these are most likely 1:87 scale, as are many of the other Herpa vehicles.
1:87 is compatible with "HO" scale model railroad equipment.

Herpa, Wiking (Viking), and several other German model makers do a
nice job with these little models, but unfortunately (although
understandably) they tend to focus strongly on German and other
European marques (Mercedes, BMW, Audi, VW, etc.).  it's rare that
they do vehicles made by companies based in Japan or North America.
so it's nice to see that the Miata will be added to their lineup.
about time!

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