Japanese car designer Tsutomu “Tom” Matano died on Saturday at the age of 76. Affectionately known as the father of the MX-5 (or Miata, as it’s called in the US), Matano was one of the chief designers ...

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The world lost an automotive legend this weekend when Tsutomu 'Tom' Matano passed away on September 20 at the age of 76. Matano is often referred to as the “Father of the Miata” for his work designing ...

Tsutomu “Tom” Matano, the man behind the original Mazda MX-5’s design, has died aged 76. The news was confirmed by Mazda in a statement announcing the celebrated car designer passed away on September ...

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Tom Matano, the designer behind the first-generation Miata, has died, aged 76. A fixture of the Mazda enthusiast community, he appeared often at fan events. Matano was known for being generous with ...

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Tsutomu ‘Tom’ Matano, the designer of the original Mazda MX-5, has sadly passed away. Born on 7 October 1947, the Japanese designer leaves behind an incredible legacy, most notably in the diminutive, ...