This convertible taught German drivers of the nineties a great deal about what it means to drive with the top down: The Mazda MX5 turned roadster fun into a passion of the Germans. Sporting a classic layout - front engine, rear-wheel drive and light weight - it seamlessly tied in with the tradition of British and Italian sports cars of the sixties when it was unveiled in 1989. The idea for the MX5 had already hatched at the end of the seventies during a conversation between American motor journalist Bob Hall and then Mazda development manager Kenichi Yamamoto. The MX5 prompted a revival of the roadsters and provided the inspiration for numerous competitors such as the BMW Z3 or the Mercedes SLK. The Mazda MX5 made the pleasure of driving a roadster affordable - and shaped the path for its renaissance. An increasing number of manufacturers started making their own compact, low-cost convertibles. Recognising the large demand for the MX5 in Germany, WIKING added the model that was first launched on the market. The first generation still had “hidden headlamps”, so-called pop-up headlamps, which came standard in the models of this sporty recreational vehicle from Japan that were made between 1989 and 1998.

Body Silverstone metallic with clear lacquer finishing, interior with dashboard as well as chassis and floor panel black. Wheel rims silver. Inserted red transparent tail lights. Auxiliary headlamps and Mazda logo imprinted silver.