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Simpson Design

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Clinton, Washington

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Simpson Design is Jim Simpson’s bespoke sports-car design and coachbuilding business in Clinton, Washington. Official project pages document custom automobiles using first-, second-, and third-generation Mazda Miata donor platforms, with individual designs discussed directly with the builder.

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Last checked

Nov 8, 2026

Project Fit & Intake

Best fit for

  • Bespoke sports-car coachwork using documented NA, NB, or NC Miata donor platforms.Source

Documented capabilities

  • Design development and hand-built custom automobile work are described in the builder’s process.Source

Confirm before booking

  • Confirm donor generation, available design, subcontracted work, current scheduling, and registration requirements before commissioning.Source

Current intake: The official contact page invites calls about commissioning a one-of-a-kind automobile or an existing design; confirm current project timing.

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Specialties

bespoke coachbuildingMiata-based sports carscustom body design

Works On

Mazda
CarQuote-basedConfirm current scheduling directly with the shop.

Exact Platforms & Fit

Mazda Miata NAMazda Miata NBMazda Miata NC

Service Area

Clinton · Washington

Published Quote Process

  1. 1Send your exact model year, current condition, modifications, and intended use.
  2. 2Ask the shop to confirm supported scope, current availability, and a written quote.

Public Portfolio Or Representative Scope

Based on the public sources linked above. Confirm that the shop currently accepts this platform and scope before planning a project or budget.

Mazda Miata NA

Italia Classic

A custom-bodied sports car on the first-generation Miata platform; the official history distinguishes earlier customer kits from later in-house hand-built cars.

CoachbuildingBody design

Quote-based

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Mazda Miata NB

Italia 2

The official portfolio identifies a second-generation NB Miata chassis and mechanicals under individually tailored composite bodywork.

CoachbuildingCustom bodywork

Quote-based

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Mazda Miata NC

Italia 3 GTZ

A commissioned sports car based on a third-generation Miata, with redesigned body panels, glazing, and interior.

CoachbuildingBody fabricationInterior design

Quote-based

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Published Warranty Policy

Confirm written warranty and support terms for your specific project before booking.

FAQs

Does Simpson Design publish Miata-based projects?

Yes. The Italia Classic, Italia 2, and Italia 3 GTZ pages identify NA, NB, and NC Mazda Miata donor platforms respectively.

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