OK, now the truth.
It was one of those mass Harley rides....not Miatas. Just thought i'd have a little fun and see if the reaction was different for Harleys than Miatas.
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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.

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..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.