Inventor of the Miata Reacts to Tiktok Miatas 

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.

Bob had no business going this hard 🤣

I love how he’s so jokey and jovially but when it gets to talking Miata specs he gets serious. A true professional.

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.

No way you actually got the inventor himself on the channel. Really shows the dedication to the channel, props!

"This is one of the downsides of living in a free country." 100%!!!

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.

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.

1:12 "Can I have my money now" BRO IS A LEGEND

Was not expecting the designer of the Miata to be a comedian. He’s genuinely funny.

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

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.

"the last designer is the buyer" - that should be framed by donut. This is gold and pure genius !!!

Engineer at day, stand-up comedian at night. This dude is a legend. Thank you so much for inviting him.

3:15 “When they’re new and tight, they’re fine, … “Monocock” unibody car, they loosen up…my cars got 50k miles in it and its looser than it was…that big rain in California. It did leak in that” That giggle from production bro 😭😭

This guy has an incredible sense of humor, please get him on Donut for literally any reason.

Getting roasted by the inventor is CRAZY! And his character is perfect for the Miata cult!

The fact that he immediately deflected the compliments and instead directed them to other people speaks volumes. What a cool and hilarious dude.

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.

my dad was a mazda factory trained master tech, grew up hearing all about the speed series. He wrenched for them for about 20 years then 25 years as an import specialist for mazda cars at a local shop.

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

Dude, this guy is a HOOT! He’s so quick with it. The wit is strong with this one.

Bob is a treasure. He speaks his mind and very insightful! Great sit down interview.

7:15 the door handle mechanism was very clever, it was done for one reason i know of, to stop people accidentally closing their door and locking their keys inside.

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!

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.

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 has to be one of the most WHOLESOME and wonderful guests you've had on the show yet. He's THE MAN.

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.

What a genuine guy, so refreshing to listen to

This was awesome. Both of them will remember this interview forever. Wholesome content.

“Last designer of the car is the buyer” is one of the most interesting phrases I have heard in a really long time

This is genuinely one of the funniest things I've seen in a long time. Bob is an absolute gem

9:53 "bobs really good at this". Hell yeah, daddy miata kept shooting you down

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.

This man is HILARIOUS. One of the fathers of the miata does have some top notch dad humour

"the last designer is the buyer" wow i love that Bob said that, never in my life have i thought about it that way

This episode was spectacular on so many levels. Bob is a great guy. It was awesome to be able to listen to him.

I didn't know I needed this interview, but here it is. Thanks! Makes me love my Miata that much more.

This dude's humor was so different and out of nowhere, great stuff!

Bob was FANTASTIC as a guest!!! Thank you Bob for doing this you rock!!!

Dude is a legend. Wasnt expecting such a funny humble dude

that guy looks exactly like what i would have envisioned the designer of the miata looking like. great job universe, spot on!

Bob is on fire!! We definitely need more episodes with Bob, because the world just needs more Bob!

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

bob hall is one of my favorites now. bob, you the man, man. loved this episode! great content as always

What an absolute treat. Absolutely amazing. I'll rewatch this many times truly blessed you guys.

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.

That shout out to the 323 melted my heart. That guy knows his stuff.

I watched this on a whim… I was absolutely enthralled the whole time. The love for this car really came through.

Great chemistry between Bob and his son Jimmy. Glad they are able to bond over their love of Miatas.

This is AMAZING I love it! Not only did Bob invent the miata, but he's absolutely hilarious 😂

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.

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+++++

Bob Hall is such a gem. He's so funny and quick witted.

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"

Bob could run his own series on the channel. The guy is a natural at this.

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.

"This is one of the downsides to living in a free country." Well said, Bob. Cracked me up!

Best guest ever in the history of Donut! His wit and humor, mixed with knowledge, is very entertaining.

Really rare to see a guest on any show with this much charisma and wit just at random. Very fun show

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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!😎🙏

The wise words of Miata Daddy: "The last designer of the car is the buyer." Wish manufacturers still had this mentality.

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.

This is one of the most likable dudes ive seen on a RU-vid show. I would absolutely love to see him on the show more or on a podcast talking more about the auto industry back then.

Witty, funny, humble and all around a good guy. Need more people like that

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

"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.

There was a time of my life i would watch all donut media videos, i love it so much

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

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.

When he said OFG... I swear to god i thought he was gonna say "Original F***in Gangsta" lol.

Awesome! One of the absolute best videos from this show! And as some already have said, I want Bob and Sandro together!

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!

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.

man this old fella just break the monitor, he is so great. Please make more with him he's awesome

One of the best uploads so far from the channel.

Best guest ever. Who would have thunk the inventor of the Miata would be this hilarious.

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.

Bob is one of the best guests that Donut media invited. thanks a lot 😂👍

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.

man ....what a dude , feels so young and crisp in his head . keep him on the show .....he has all the right opinions

Bob is a natural, prob one of the funniest donut video's I've watched lately!

I could watch Bob do a video on anything and I bet I'd enjoy it! Give this man a channel!

This may be one of the best videos I have ever seen. I could watch Bob all day!

1:58 “is that after the accident of before?” Man just savagely roasts all the modded Miata’s so far Love the humour

Fantastic. Thanks, Bob, for being a part in creating the '93 that's been in our garage since '98 and won't ever be leaving. Such a fun little car!

I don't remember the last time I didn't skip into a video, but it happened today. What a guy!

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.

I don't know how this for recommend to me, but dude was genuinely one of the most entertaining interviewees ive watched in awhile

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!

What an _awesome_ guest. Not just because of who he is but he's great in front of a camera. Genuinely hilarious.

Love this guy, thank you for putting him on.

Bring this guy back. He's really funny