The Man Who Designed the Original Mazda MX-5 Miata, Tom Matano, Dies at 76
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Tom Matano, the designer of the original Mazda MX-5 Miata, has died at the age of 76. He is often referred to as the "father" of the vehicle. The news of his passing has been reported, but details about his life and legacy are being shared alongside general information about the Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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