Tom Matano, the 'Father of the Mazda Miata,' Has Died

September 26, 2025

Not just a groundbreaking stylist, his beaming enthusiasm was part of the Miata enthusiast community at large, with him regularly appearing at events. Announcement of his passing by one of the larger Mazda events received thousands of responses from people mourning the loss.

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