Tom Matano, Designer of the Original Mazda MX-5 Miata, Dies at 76
Tom Matano, Designer of the Original Mazda MX-5 Miata, Dies at 76
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Tom Matano, Mazda MX-5 Designer, Dies at 76
Celebrating Tom Matano’s life and design philosophy—from the iconic MX-5 Miata to mentoring future designers, his impact on automotive culture endures.
Tom Matano, the automotive designer who helped create one of the most beloved roadsters in history, the original Mazda MX-5 Miata, has died at the age of 76. His passing marks the end of a career that reshaped how many thinks about what a sports car can and should be: lightweight, driver-focused, emotionally resonant, and joyously simple.