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Llantwit Major

   

Mazda Mx5

Banzai! April 2014 - We’ve  bought an MX5. Why I hear you ask? Well. Having decided to pack up the bikes I needed a new hobby. I've always liked old cars, so toyed with the idea of a 50’s, or 60’s classic. Perhaps another MG, or an ALFA Spider to keep our 159 company. Then I got to thinking about doing a couple of track days -  in something that will manage OK without too much modification. Then the sun came out for a day or two. All of a sudden I was looking for a cheap track day weapon which wouldn’t soak up too much money and didn’t have a roof! I really wanted another TVR, but the budget wouldn't quite stretch that far this time. An Alfa Spider was still near the top of the list too although owning two of Italy’s finest at once would surely be too much for my nerves and bank balance! I also flirted with an MG TF for a bit. They’re cheap, but I just couldn’t do it. The world is awash with K-series head gasket horror stories, (my brother had one and it