Simpson Design Short Rear Bumper Cover - Mazda Miata NA Simpson Design Short Rear Bumper
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Mazda Miata MX-5 (NA) • 1990–1997 • Hand-Laid Coachbuilt Composite
Overview
Authentic, exceptionally rare Simpson Design Short Rear Bumper Cover for the first-generation (NA / 1990–1997) Mazda Miata / MX-5.
Designed and hand-laid by renowned coachbuilder Jim Simpson (Simpson Design) on Whidbey Island, Washington. This uninstalled panel still retains its original shipping label on the face, confirming direct provenance from Jim Simpson in Clinton, WA.
Specifications & Details Manufacturer Simpson Design (Clinton, Whidbey Island, WA) Vehicle Application 1990–1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata / Eunos Roadster (NA Chassis) Part Type Tucked / Short Rear Bumper Cover Material / Finish Hand-Laid Fiberglass / Raw White Gelcoat Exhaust Cutout Uncut / Blank Lower Valence (Custom configurable) Condition New / Uninstalled / Never Mounted or Painted Key Features
- Tucked Vintage Profile: Replaces the bulky factory NA rear bumper assembly with a shortened, tucked silhouette that emphasizes classic 1960s roadster proportions.
- OEM Marker Integration: Molded to retain the factory NA rear side marker light pockets and cutouts.
- Blank Lower Valence: Delivered uncut from Simpson Design without exhaust relief notches, allowing the builder complete freedom to tailor the exit for single, dual, or custom center-exit exhausts.
- Uninstalled Provenance: Brand-new composite component that has never been drilled, mounted, fitted, or sprayed.
Condition Notes & Bodywork Prep
The bumper is in its original, raw white gelcoat straight from the fabricator. As is standard with artisanal, hand-laid composite panels, the rough edges, mold seams, discolored mold-release/resin residue, and minor perimeter gelcoat edge chips visible in the photos are typical manufacturing and storage characteristics.
Bodyshop Preparation Required:
Standard fiberglass bodywork preparation—including test-fitting, edge trimming/sanding, pinhole/filler touch-up, and primer blocking—will be necessary prior to paint application, as is expected with all Simpson Design and bespoke composite panels. Local Pickup ONLY
- Due to extremely high carrier costs, this item is ONLY available for local pickup.
Rare coachbuilt body component. Please review all high-resolution photos carefully prior to purchase. Questions welcome.
