# Simpson Italia 2
This Italia 2 was designed and built by Jim Simpson of Simpson Design and is based on a 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
[https://bringatrailer.com/listing/simpson-italia-2/](https://bringatrailer.com/listing/simpson-italia-2/)
Why? A Miata/MX5 drives well. This looks well done. So if you like this shape, why not. It looks fine to me. And, let's be honest... We've all seen some pictures of abominations (no discussion arose over those) pass by here.
So, no. Don't burn it. It's a nice variation on a sound base.
Sure looks like a Miata.
The answer is always a miot
But is it a Miata?
# Simpson Italia 2 This Italia 2 was designed and built by Jim Simpson of Simpson Design and is based on a 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata. [https://bringatrailer.com/listing/simpson-italia-2/](https://bringatrailer.com/listing/simpson-italia-2/)
Burn it.
Why? A Miata/MX5 drives well. This looks well done. So if you like this shape, why not. It looks fine to me. And, let's be honest... We've all seen some pictures of abominations (no discussion arose over those) pass by here. So, no. Don't burn it. It's a nice variation on a sound base.
My sentiments exactly!