This custom 124 Spider ditches its 1.4-liter engine for something even better. The owner tells us how the project came to life. The Fiat 124 Spider is the Mazda Miata’s oft-forgotten Italian sibling.

The Mazda MX-5 Miata has for decades been a model beloved by car enthusiasts the world over for its peppy handling, affordable price, and solid reliability. It has never been the best choice for ...