Inventor of the Miata Reacts to Tiktok Miatas
2024 ж. 17 Сәу.
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We asked the creator of the Mazda Miata, Bob Hall, to break down some of the wildest Miata builds on the internet.
Huge thanks to our expert, Bob Hall, for joining us for this video.
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I don't know what I find harder to believe, the fact you got Daddy Miata on your show, or Daddy Miata is an absolute G.
You mean an OFG! LMAO!
In that first photo in the video, the gentlemen second from the left is Norman Garrett, one of the engineers who worked on the NA Miata. I had him for 2 classes in college and he was cool as shit. It's not a surprise at all that the other madmen behind the Miata were also dope.
you have forever impacted my life cause Bob will forever live on as Daddy Miata in my head hereonafter.
This guy is amazing. His story about how he worked on the car in his spare time, and how the Japanese bosses were testing his dedication, is just hugely inspirational.
@@Dr.TJ_Eckleburg Japan also expects their employees to work like slaves...
Bob had no business going this hard 🤣
Humble and hilarious, really awesome guest
Bro sounds jst like wallace shawn, the guy who played rex in toy story 😂
He said OFG
They need him on the Donut meme team
Inconceivable!
One of the best interviews I have ever seen. This guy just became my hero and I will never look at a Miata the same.
same lol
Bob Hall is insanely funny and charismatic. You'd think he's a Hollywood actor or something with the way he presents himself! Thanks for having him on the show. This was a real treat.
How. right you are he is Presenting himself as the Designer. Creator and Inventor of the Eunos Roadster aka Mazda Miata when in reality it was Designed, Created and Invented by Masakatsu Kato. Nothing worse than Yanks claiming they made something that was actually made by someone else
thought it was Wallace Shawn at first
@@PiratePyroFilms My *exact* thoughts
Reminds me of Dr brown from bttf
He was lame af
1:12 "Can I have my money now" BRO IS A LEGEND
right the "this is a downside of living in a free country" killed me XD
Jimmy alienated his hero literally 60s into the vid. How's that for a speedrun! 😂 Seriously though-this is an amazing get. I don't know how the Donut team pulled it off, but major props.
He's the only person we've ever met you can hilariously reference Rick & Morty and Casablanca in the space of 1 minute. 😂
Dude is hysterical 🤣
They really had no idea what they were getting with this guy 😂
No way you actually got the inventor himself on the channel. Really shows the dedication to the channel, props!
Thank you!! We pour ourselves into this channel every single day because WE HAVE THE BEST FANS!!! Your incredible appreciation of our work keeps us driven when we're working long days ❤️
"can I have my money now" 😂 + Bob is awesome, glad you (RMS/Donut) got him on the show. ~15:07
@@realmechanicstuff spinning on it
@@realmechanicstuff Tell me - is it just me or does jimmy look exactly like his grandson. They have the exact same face. In a good sense.
@@realmechanicstuffYou’ve GOT to get him into a Miata on a racetrack. He is INCREDIBLE. I can only imagine how hilarious his commentary would be.
I met Bob and his twin brother up in the canyons of the Hollywood Hills. We all used to race up there between Coldwater Canyon and Mullholland. Bob and Jim were incredibly funny and we always had a good time talking cars. They both spoke Japanese too. We loved the Lotus Elan, so when Bob worked at Mazda, he was able to get them to recreate the Lotus by making the Miata. Really happy for his success.
Wow, I can't imagine two of them in the same room. One is crazy enough.
You're telling me not only did you meet the guy who created the miata, but you met him on canyons. That's amazing!
Also, there’s a movie about us inspired by a magazine article about our canyon racing. Called “King of the Mountain,” it starred Harry Hamlin and Dennis Hopper playing crazy as usual. It’s laughably bad. In the peak years there would be at least a hundred people watching from “the pits” at the top of the hill, with tow trucks waiting for mishaps.
im not a car person. im not sure why i clicked on this, but im glad i did. what an incredibly intelligent man. id love to hear him talk for hours
Bro me too. I guess we thought that an owner watch's tiktok's of his cars would be cool.
I just wrote a very similar comment. It's just really nice seeing people be passionate about something, even if you have no interest in that thing whatsoever.
"This is one of the downsides of living in a free country." 100%!!!
I was so happy he said it
This guy's a riot.
Real
im from a not-so-free country (in car related aspect) i disagree very hard, wish i could do whatever i wanted with my own car
@@aitor9158 Very much understandable... we really take for granted our ability to modify cars here without the government stopping us in any serious way.
Was not expecting the designer of the Miata to be a comedian. He’s genuinely funny.
@@anglegrinder Ok, whatever, saying the “inventor” like the video did sounds just dumb. Bob Hall is genuinely funny was my point.
@@chrisdraughn5941 ehhh, the way my boomer boss is "funny".
yuh
Have you not driven a Miata? No way that much fun is the offspring of a stuffy person... 😉
@@denver886 Honda S2000 driver
Miata's rule. I bought mine way back in 91, and here it is 33 years later and many different vehicles, bikes, dune buggies, side by sides later...the Miata is still the most fun car I ever owned. Thanks Bob.
I had a 92 and learned how to instinctively handle weight distribution in turns and swerves on that car which made me better able to dodge accidents later with that knowledge.
@@lym32044 bangers are weaker than bigger engines, but driving them as manuals is more of a challenge than anything else, which makes for a better driver. Not coping, I’d take a V8 at some point in my life, I could’ve traded for a 2009 3 valve mustang or some shit instead, but I went for a 2013 FRS 6mt just because it had very low miles for the age. It’s a bitch to drive as my first manual, but I love it. NO torque to cover for your shifts, you gotta nail that shit to be smooth.
Convertible with no power. Overrated as fuck. Fit for hairdressers and receptionists
@@lym3204yea sure bro your shit bucket will destroy other cars
This guy has an incredible sense of humor, please get him on Donut for literally any reason.
Engineer at day, stand-up comedian at night. This dude is a legend. Thank you so much for inviting him.
He is not the engineer, Masda did that ! he is the American market, needing it. He did gave us the Mazda MX5 !
You must remember, this man convinced Japan to make a car they didn't want to make. He definitely has some social skills.
More like PR during the day, designer at night
Getting roasted by the inventor is CRAZY! And his character is perfect for the Miata cult!
indeed crazy LOL!
"cult" implies small. From what I've seen, the Miata community is far from small.
@@robotsix6268depends on what you are comparing it to. In the car community, sure its pretty big. But car guys are definetly in ths minority
They both look exactly like guys you would picture owning miatas
@@robotsix6268 Cult does imply small because it IS small
Bob is a treasure. He speaks his mind and very insightful! Great sit down interview.
NO idea why this was recommended, but BOB is a legend and i have a whole new perspective on miatas lmaooo this dude is a natural on camera and the interviewer did awesome as well.
"the last designer is the buyer" - that should be framed by donut. This is gold and pure genius !!!
Would be interesting to see someone try this line against Ferrari in a legal battle
Totes!
I was searching for this comment to make sure i wasn’t the only one
@@totallyrandomuser5760 according to ferrari, they're just "leasing" the car for a long time
As someone who just had a modded out off-road 4runner that I did all the work, wrecked it and about to start doing the same with a Sequoia this is definitely gold.
The fact that he immediately deflected the compliments and instead directed them to other people speaks volumes. What a cool and hilarious dude.
That's all I could focus on! And it sounds dumb from an outside perspective, but he pronounced the Japanese names correctly! It seems small, but going out of your way to make others look good and be respectful to them makes you look so much better than the average person. Also, dudes got jokes! What a cool dude.
@@BrendanishLeo I think he's actually fluent in Japanese
He is hilarious…huge props for the designer/engineer of the Miata to be on the channel. You have to have him on more.🙌🏾
"They're good for bubbles" 6:15 LMAOOOOO
Bob Hall is actually so damn quick and funny, the fact that he also gives props to the other people who helped make the Miata an actual thing, is so awesome!
The Don Rickles of the car world.
he is sharp as a tack, he seems smart as hell too
@@cheesemaster113 I agree. Never seen him speaking before, and he's awesome just like his car.
Dude, this guy is a HOOT! He’s so quick with it. The wit is strong with this one.
Hoot* is what my new brunswick buddy call tokes lmao
@@GTCloud_9 😂
since he plays games, I would totally watch him stream some Forza or something. Dude's quick.
What a genuine guy, so refreshing to listen to
This was awesome. Both of them will remember this interview forever. Wholesome content.
I love how he’s so jokey and jovially but when it gets to talking Miata specs he gets serious. A true professional.
Bob has to be one of the most WHOLESOME and wonderful guests you've had on the show yet. He's THE MAN.
Generally the most knowledgeable person they have had on.
Completely agree with you. i am also thinking that they could use him as a guest presenter some times
@@srenfischerandersen9338 I think that would be great! I was just thinking about how cool it would be to have him back on another episode maybe regarding Mazda‘s racing team, or how they built the rotary engine? I would gladly watch Bob again in a heartbeat!
@@SkyJUSTIN6 Definitely! It would be great to have him back, potentially talking about Mazda’s racing team, and/or how they built the rotary engine. I would watch that in a heartbeat!
This episode was spectacular on so many levels. Bob is a great guy. It was awesome to be able to listen to him.
This guy is a freaking hero, more entertaining than many professionals. Amazing.
i'm a couple minutes in and already loving this guy. his reaction to seeing the offroad one and his "ugh can i have my money now?!" were great.
He’s got the energy I expected from someone to design such a car
unmatched charisma
Dude's definitely gaining a lot of traction and lift. No hill or obstacle can challenge him. 😝🤣🤘🤘🤘🤘
@@flaviusfake271 gtfo! LOL! quality comment.
I went straight to the comments at 2:45 to see if it was just me. Diving back in now.
This was absolutely the best guest that donut media has ever had on any of there shows. His wit was through the roof and made this a real blast to watch.
for real you could tell he had lots of fun with it
haha very funny. a real "blast" through the roof
You can tell he’s had a happy and fulfilling life. Good for him I wish I’m that full of life at his age
donut media?
@@petepie4228yes. That's the group that does these videos.
Back in 2003ish, I had the transmission for my Ford Contour SVT rebuilt with a limited slip, self oiler, coatings, and a few other upgrades by the developer of the transmission, Terry Haines. They were called “bulldog transmissions” as Terry was British. He passed away in 2009. Pleasure to work with such a knowledgeable guy.
I didn't know I needed this interview, but here it is. Thanks! Makes me love my Miata that much more.
“Last designer of the car is the buyer” is one of the most interesting phrases I have heard in a really long time
And that is why I have a Class III tow hitch on a BMW 3 series. Do what you gotta do with the car you have.
what?
Its liberating..
That really speaks to the whole mind set they had when developing the car. That it was meant to be a blank canvas that can be 'finished' by the buyer if they choose to.
that's right, thanks for highlighting this
This is genuinely one of the funniest things I've seen in a long time. Bob is an absolute gem
I wonder if bro has his own podcast he is actually hilarious and very insightful
"We always thought the races should have left and right curves. Because anything else is just a drag." I fucking lost it. He's amazing!
Props to Mazda. "You can work on your pet sportscar project "in your spare time"... keep working on that truck during work hours." Thanks Bob, for loving your dreams!
Bob is an absolute legend! This was one of the most entertaining videos you’ve put out for its shear simplicity and flow of dialogue.
What an absolute treat. Absolutely amazing. I'll rewatch this many times truly blessed you guys.
Bob was FANTASTIC as a guest!!! Thank you Bob for doing this you rock!!!
right?! insane that he's just a dude and not a professional presenter. always been a fan, now even more.
@@SB-pf5rcLife-long business communicator, most of that includes relating to others based on what the situation calls.
Bob is on fire!! We definitely need more episodes with Bob, because the world just needs more Bob!
Can you start a petition?
100%, that old timer is a g
I watched this on a whim… I was absolutely enthralled the whole time. The love for this car really came through.
bob hall is one of my favorites now. bob, you the man, man. loved this episode! great content as always
This man is HILARIOUS. One of the fathers of the miata does have some top notch dad humour
This guy doesn’t understance what stance is 😂😂😂
fr
Holy crap Bob is a straight SAVAGE. Less than 60s in and dude jumped straight for the neck and did not let go for the rest of the video. I wonder what kind of video we could've got if they put him with Sandro
I like the way you think
I think it will be the funniest episode
Bob and Sandro would be a perfect duo of hosts 🦙
That would be hilarious
They are bitching a drive he designed.
Great chemistry between Bob and his son Jimmy. Glad they are able to bond over their love of Miatas.
that guy looks exactly like what i would have envisioned the designer of the miata looking like. great job universe, spot on!
"the last designer is the buyer" wow i love that Bob said that, never in my life have i thought about it that way
If something sells then it sells and vice versa.
Keep in mind, not all designers have good design sensibilities. It's not as deep a quote as you might think.
Bro is a literal genius
@@spankyjeffro5320 I mean, it's not about if the buyer is a good designer or not, but about how as a car maker you want to build a base that is good enough as is or interesting enough for the buyer to keep building on. The best ones are cars that have both. Prius was good as is, JDM drift cars are interesting and modern Yaris is both, which is why it's selling like crazy right now.
Too bad the average person is really terrible at designing things.
This dude's humor was so different and out of nowhere, great stuff!
They don't make humor like this like they used to. Literally.
His articles and guest columns were always a treat.
Was!? He's not dead yet!
@@RatBagDad Nope, not yet.
I love a Miata. Just quick enough to be fun, you know exactly where each tire is on the road, predictably breaks traction, the handling is very responsive to throttle and brake inputs, and they are relatively cheap to buy and own.
Dude is a legend. Wasnt expecting such a funny humble dude
Sounds like Mazda knew their target audience really well. It's very comforting to hear a car designer speak of wanting a car to be a really really fun blank canvas. This is the way all cars should be made.
Nah. Some cars really do just need to be pure utility. Not everyone even wants a fun car.
@@Vykk_Draygo Your counter argument added nothing to the conversation
@@chrismaina1830literally nothing. Cars are already a utility, doesn’t mean they can’t be fun. Dude must be great at parties
this is why we gotta support the 86/brz
@@LocatingMouse I like the GT86 styling more than the GR86, but the GR does have better performance, but they are both a car I like
This is AMAZING I love it! Not only did Bob invent the miata, but he's absolutely hilarious 😂
He literally built the car after himself. They're both hilarious and cool at the same time
I want to see "Miatas Under the Hood" with Bob and Sandro 😂
I'm ready!
One of if not the best guests I've ever seen on this show or any car talk related show like it he was absolutely made for that type of thing! 10/10 A+++++
This is incredible! The Miata has a special place in my heart. A sleek design, smooth shifting, convertible and fun to drive! The real test was taking one on a road trip. I got good gas mileage and most of all it was comfortable driving for several hours! Props and appreciation from a Dodge Girl!😎🙏
That shout out to the 323 melted my heart. That guy knows his stuff.
And for good reason, childhood friend had a 323 GTR, those things are insane!
A 1990 323F is my dream car actually
I love 323s they just keep going, they never stop. I own one myself, beautiful car to rally.
A former Mazda design head knows the Mazda product line? Shocker.
@@dopey473 I have one in red waiting for me to get my license :D, I need to fix it up a bit but the interior is still factory new :')
Bob hall is a legend! He literally never sleeps, one of the hardest working people i've seen. Used to help him out with his computer problems (i work in IT) and he was always kind, understanding and patient. Top tier human being
How old is he? I can’t find it
@@bunnybuns6342 He is 70 years old he was born in 1953 not much to be read about him sadly en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Hall_(American_motoring_journalist)
@@micha.s that’s crazy, a Miata is probably my dream car and it’s cheap just not cheap enough for me, I haven’t even had a first car, and there like 10k now or at least more then 5k
hey man i totally understand and could very well be wrong but you look about 17
You look like you’re 15 idk about that
Bob is so freaking awesome! Whip sharp and funny and full of facts, should be a returning segment every so often when you got something for him to chat about!!! 100% cool
This guy is a hidden gem on camera. We need more!!!
I have never considered myself a Miata fan, some respect for the platform, maybe, but after listening to Bob, call me a fan. This man is a treasure.
Same here
You can cure that problem by just driving one. A well sorted NA with a stick provides a pure and raw connection to driving that nothing else at 2 -4 times the price comes close to.
@@oferrall I'm sure a dune buggy with street tires come pretty close. Had a 99 that threw a rod on the highway 2 years back 😥😥 Drove that thing across the US and up the east coast on roadtrips 1000miles+ at a time. Was an amazing experience. Though, it was automatic, and I was running 3-4k RPM the whole freakin' time.
@twinturboray Bro shove it right up. Miatas are miatas. Your "mah shifter" attitude aint welcome here, "kid".
Bob made the smoothest transition in the history of RMS without even trying 😂😂 "Since you have a handle on that one , why dont we look at the next one"
The cut short one was my fave.
Awesome! One of the absolute best videos from this show! And as some already have said, I want Bob and Sandro together!
More Bob please. What an amazing guest and I can’t imagine how many cool stories he would have to share. A long form interview would be great
Best guest ever in the history of Donut! His wit and humor, mixed with knowledge, is very entertaining.
I was gonna say the same thing! He should be on more episodes!!
@@jakemaughan3818 agreed, I'd love to see more of this dude. I bet he has a million fun stories from Mazda / the olden days
Bring back Bob!!!
Bob could run his own series on the channel. The guy is a natural at this.
A podcast, anything, this guy needs to be heard!
I literally tried to LIKE this video every time BOB was roasting these modified cars… DUDE IS HILARIOUS. He also sounds looks a bit like the VIZZINI from PRINCESS BRIDE. GREAT VIDEO
Love this guy, thank you for putting him on.
One of the best episodes of Real Mechanic. This guy is gold. There needs to be an extended episode! One hour with this guy would have been amazing.
i dont think he would appreciate the suffering for an hour tho
ohh boyyy i hope they make another episode with this guy
Id like to hear more from him and others responsible for giving the world a classic. The tap on the shoulder and off hours work. We see so many cars that just exist but don’t know enough about how close we came to never seeing them. There’s a lot of that in Nissan too.
The wise words of Miata Daddy: "The last designer of the car is the buyer." Wish manufacturers still had this mentality.
That's not his "mentality", it's his finding.
This is very much the mentality Toyota took for the new Supra
My friend got his new bronco a little done up and it didn’t cost that much more than a base model
Bob Hall is such a gem. He's so funny and quick witted.
This may be one of the best videos I have ever seen. I could watch Bob all day!
Really rare to see a guest on any show with this much charisma and wit just at random. Very fun show
Times have changed, sadly 😥
Bob has probably charisma skill level 100
"We worked on it so long we didn't see the problem." Whether you're a detective on a cold case, a colorist on a blockbuster, or that guy trying to troubleshoot his dead-in-the-water Miata, this is a problem we all ultimately face at one time or another. Being humble enough recognize that and cede even a small portion of creative control over our work can bring significant benefits. Bob Hall seems like an excellent colleague and the first person you'd want to have around at any social gathering.
Well also it helps to talk the real creator inventor and designer of the Eunos Roadster Masakatsu Kato. This guy here absolutely did NOT create invent or have anything to do with the design of the car it was completely done by Masakatsu Kato. The real Father of the Miata which is actually called the Eunos.
@@user-wh1dm6bc9k yes. He absolutely says that in the video.
Bob used to join us for Playstation nights when he lived in Sydney in the early 00's. He was on good terms with the Polyphony Digital team and had all sorts of cool cars (including a lot of custom MX5's) on his playstation memory cards. He'd also tell a lot of good stories too.. Good times!
One of the best uploads so far from the channel.
Guys you struck absolute gold with Bob Hall, find some way to have him be part of things moving forward. Build him a 'home studio' anywhere he wants and let him crack jokes, fire you into segways or offer opinions. You can't run into someone this good and natural and not find a way to have him as part of the team.
100%
Please find a way to get this guy on the channel together with Sandro & Angelina!!
Keep Bob, get rid of Jimmy as a Host.
Bob single-handedly raising second hand market price of the Miata, just by being himself. Love the Miata even more know ! Gotta get one before I die.
fr
@RepentandtrustintheLORD4 Amen
Hahaha dream on champ. You shit box is still a shitbox
Agreed. I’m a little disappointed that he didn’t give a nod to the MGB on this video though - it is the main inspiration for the MX-5 after all.
@RepentandtrustintheLORD4 yea no
Bob is amazing, like 1000% more cool than I expected just looking at the thumbnail. What a great video and a great guy and great conversation.
Not come across your channel before but this was a great video and Bob was the perfect and hilarious guest! Nice one chaps!!
i don't give a shit about cars but i was entranced by Bob's sheer expertise. the kid was also really respectful and asked great questions. good job on this video guys
Kinda same, I assumed he'd be upset by the mods but as soon as he explained the issue with the first car I was like oh yeah he has a point, then he's also just hype to see all the stuff and is funny as hell, it's nice
I've always found Miatas fascinating, but this really blew my mind. Bob is an amazing guy&
Well said, I think my heart grew one size bigger listening to Bob's interview 😁
When he said OFG... I swear to god i thought he was gonna say "Original F***in Gangsta" lol.
or Only Fans Gurl
Listening to him, it was probably on his mind too lol
I thought that exact thing
I thought it was gonna be "old f**king guy" 🤣🤣
me too 😭
There was a time of my life i would watch all donut media videos, i love it so much
this is absolutely hilarious i love this. Got it rec and watched the entire thing, Bob's a G
Best guest ever. Who would have thunk the inventor of the Miata would be this hilarious.
I don't care about cars, even a little bit. I watched the entire video. Mr. Hall is incredibly entertaining, not to mention humble and respectful to those who made his work possible.
why you watching a car channel 😭
@@lelaladog1787Is it not good to see new things?
@lelaladog1787 why is your profile picture an axolotl if you're not an axolotl?🤔
@@thisguyhiguy8339 Damn. Got em 🔥
Same!
I could watch Bob do a video on anything and I bet I'd enjoy it! Give this man a channel!
I proudly own a 1990 NA and I am the 5 th owner. It is a local car and all of the owners, have been acquainted. I possess the complete history of the car and own the original shop manual used to prep the car for its initial sell when purchased from the show room floor. I cannot tell you how many times I have told the Miata Story. How the car model came to be is unique and his chance meeting with the chairman of Miata, changed the future for the better for drivers world over. This sums it up. My wife ask me once, " Do you know why I love the little red car?" No. I replied " Because it makes you smile." Driving a piece of automotive history does make me smile.
This is by far the nerdiest thing you guys have done. Bragging rights for days with Bob Hall on your channel. Thanks for giving this to Jimmy. He looks like my small child around Christmas time, and that brings me joy. This whole thing brings me joy.
He really is starstruck and it's so nice to see haha
Jimmy is a terrible host
@@bananasInpajamas358 That's the second time in this comment section that you've trash talked Jimmy. I bet you've got one gem of a personality IRL.
Bob should be a host on this channel. I love engineers like this who know everything in the history but are regular, funny people. +1 for Bob!
He said he started as a journalist. Interesting career path he had
Witty, funny, humble and all around a good guy. Need more people like that
Bob is amazing. Put him in more videos. Love it.
Bob is a natural, prob one of the funniest donut video's I've watched lately!
It's good to see an entire episode of Bob finally interacting with his grandson. It's like an 'after' and 'before' shot the whole time.
are they really grandson and grandpa
@Rumple999 @millymillions lol I don't think so. Just a funny observation.
@Rumple999 I was thinking the same the eyes are lookalike
AMAZING episode, absolutely loved it !!!!!❤❤
Bob is one of the best guests that Donut media invited. thanks a lot 😂👍
man ....what a dude , feels so young and crisp in his head . keep him on the show .....he has all the right opinions
Own an 85 drove through a a flooded underpass, during a sudden storm water was up to the door rear view mirror, slowly not letting go of the gas passed about four stalled vehicles made it to the other elevated side no water leaks (none) but my heart was beating hard, truly amazing! As a bonus it can do donuts on a dime! Love the seats headrest speakers! Light weight and efficient need I say more? Great design!
Bob’s vast knowledge of Miatas and his comedic charisma, made this possibly the most enjoyable videos you guys have ever produced. Great work! 👍
Legend doesn’t do this guy justice, such a funny and humble character! Would love to see more of him! Thank you bob for playing an influential and iconic role in car culture!
I don't know how this for recommend to me, but dude was genuinely one of the most entertaining interviewees ive watched in awhile
man this old fella just break the monitor, he is so great. Please make more with him he's awesome
This guy was amazing. Great insight in the development of the car and with lots of credit to those who deserve it.
Bring this guy back. He's really funny