The stock Miata rear end wasn't going to hold up under stock ... The plasticky wraparound taillight clusters? A metal fill panel is neatly riveted in, with plain round lights punched in.

It’s surprising how well the lines of the Miata blend into the svelte RX-7 rear, and we suspect the same mod on an NB Miata would look rather elegant, too. As it’s on sale in Japan ...