Land-Speed-Record 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata Race Car for Charity

This remarkable 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata was meticulously modified by Harvey Siegel to participate in G/GT class SCTA-sanctioned land speed events. Hailing from Stratford, Connecticut, USA, this distinctive convertible, initially a Class 1 vehicle with a gross weight of 6,000 lbs or less, now resides in the limelight due its extraordinary achievement: setting a world land speed record of 165.296 mph at the 2011 Bonneville Nationals. Powered by a modified 1.99-liter inline-four engine (initially BPD but later replaced with a 1.8-liter), this historic Miata, manufactured in Hiroshima and boasting two doors and front airbags, is not just a car; it's a piece of automotive history available for charity auction, with an active bid currently at $17,500.

Last bid: $17,500