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	This Italia is derived from the Mazda MX-5 Miata. It is not a replica of a specific vehicle, but does seem to have been inspired by both the 1967 Ferrari 275 GTS-4 NART Spyder (Red, Yellow, Blue) and the Intermeccanica Italia Roadster. I will admit to tiny bit of bias - I think the Simpson Design Italia looks better than either the Intermeccanica or the Ferrari ... and this Italia is my daily driver!
The interior is basically stock Miata with a few trim upgrades. My intended goal being to duplicate the look and feel of a mid-1960's roadster. Since taking this pic I have changed the exterior mirrors for smaller chrome units, replaced the interior mirror with a chrome slider and reupholsterd the seats w/constrasting inserts. Yes, the rollbar is real. It is polished stainless steel, not just a decorative item.
	The rear clip nicely complements the front. The two-tone silver and blue paint does a terrific job of thinning and widening the section. Many Italias are single-color and the rear clip appears significantly heavier and blunter.
My bride did one [count'm 1] trip before advising that the trunk is too small. I found a used Cycle-Mate "Zephyr" trailer and had it painted to match.
	The State of Michigan did indeed issue the vanity plate RAINSUX - an appropriate choice for any roadster. I get many compliments on both the Italia and the plate. Nonetheless; a few humor-impaired citizens have chased me down to express their unhappiness.
The Italia is the inspiration of Jim Simpson. He has several other cars to his credit; the Manta Ray and Miami Roadster. He also happens to own the Nardi show cars.
	C&D's "Best Drives" loop in SE Michigan. I have added a few personal favorites along the Huron River and Orchard Lake
Links to many other road-trip sites; not just California trips (as it first appears).
	My other passion ... it's a 1963 Cessna 205.
Six seats, full-fuel and another 1,000# plus in the cabin.