With over 1,000,000 units sold between 1989 and 2020, the MX-5 is the world's best-selling roadster. The photo object is the Mazda MX-5 of the 2nd generation and belongs as a facelift to the NB-FL model which was built from 2000-2005. Externally only slightly modified at the front and rear. At the front spoiler still fastest to recognize, at the two openings left and right for small additional headlights. There was also an automatic version with 139 hp, the switch had a little more power available, 146 hp with its 1.8-litre engine. The top speed remained about the same as the 1st generation with approx. 200 km/h, the weight increased by approx. 100 kg and more to approx. 1100 kg depending on the equipment.
I have been practicing vintage car photography for more than 35 years and here I mainly photograph normal everyday vehicles which were still on the road en masse over 30 years ago. But also cars with extraordinary, beautiful design. From time to time I take pictures of cars, .. Read more…