[Spits] Spitfire acestry in the Miata?

[Joe Curry]

I believe the inspiration for the Miata was actually the Lotus Elan.

Joe

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Subject: [Spits] Spitfire acestry in the Miata?

Randomly found this quote:

"It has not been forgotten, of course. Aside from still having many fans the
world over, the Spitfire was a major inspiration for
  Mazda's MX-5 Miata a decade later. Mazda even used a Spitfire body for
stealth development testing of the Miata chassis -- a literal
fitting tribute to the TR's endearing little sister."

Is this true? If so, fascinating!
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