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Old 07-01-2003, 02:31 AM
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rx8 hit the streets? pics

this was in sf. what kinda plate is this? never seen it before



doesnt look like a public plate
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When was this picture taken?
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Manufacturer Plate?

I am not 100% sure, but look closely in the lower left hand corner of the plate and the word "manufacturer" seems to be there. This was likely a preproduction vehicle, and the presence of that plate would seem to indicate that.

Living in the Midwest, I see Michigan manufacturer plates all the time. If I remember correctly, preproduction vehicles are not eligible for sale by the manufacturer. They have to become permanent test mules, museum/long term storage items, or be destroyed Seems like such a waste.

correction - looks to read "distributor" - same premise though as above.
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Manufacturer

This is definitely a Manufacturer's Plate,
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That look like the preproduction model that was down here on southbeach. Notice the lip spoiler
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It's looks like it was taken in San Francisco.
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San Francisco visit

There is currently 3 teams from Mazda long term engineers touring the country in 3000 mile stints. This is probably one of those, but I do not know why they would have the lip spoiler if it is testing of current models.
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RX-8 Live

This is the RX8Live tour..

http://rx8live.com/sanfran.asp


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Note the sign above the car: Academy of Art is where Tom Matano went after he left Mazda

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HAS THAT DEALER PLATE FLAVOR TO ME
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The plate says "distributor" in the corner
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