Mazda

One Family Owned: 1994 Mazda RX-7

The FD-chassis Mazda RX-7 remains one of the more intriguing investment options in the modern classics category. Easily one of the most beautiful Japanese coupes ever made, the rotary-powered two-door was also produced in fairly limited quantities and is… more»

Mid-Engine Gullwing: 1993 Autozam AZ-1

No matter the size of the vehicle, the horsepower, or the value, there aren’t many features that will gather a crowd like having a set of gullwing doors open while you’re getting gas or at a car show. This… more»

Upcoming Classic? 1982 Mazda 626 Coupe

By the 1960s, the American consumer understood exactly what a no-frills economy car was, thanks to Volkswagen. The import scene became a real brawl: Toyota brought us the Crown, then the Corona, Volvo the PV444, then the 140 series,… more»

Assortment of 1970s, 1980s and 1990s Vehicles

This collection is newer than most you find. Rather than focusing on the 1950s or the 1960s, this bunch is no older than 44 years. And as new as 24 years. There seems to be no rhyme or reason… more»

Rotary Tragedy: 1993 Mazda RX-7

If you follow sports cars of a certain era, you likely know that the early 90s were a bit of a peak for Japanese imports. This was the time in which every major manufacturer was churning out a high-end… more»

Only 20k Miles: 1993 Mazda Miata

When it comes to the NA-chassis Mazda Miata, this is a car that I’m convinced hasn’t yet fully matured in the marketplace. We all know the model and its merits, but that doesn’t mean we won’t see prices continue… more»

Sunshine Survivor: 1980 Mazda B2000

Old-school, light-duty pickups have always been cheap and cheerful options for a project rig, and surprisingly, the values for such vehicles have stayed relatively flat. This is not surprising; these were stripper vehicles when new, devoid of meaningful options,… more»

Wankel Rotary Engine: 1983 Mazda RX-7

The Mazda RX-7 was a popular Japanese sports car that was in production for 25 years. Like most other cars of its type, the RX-7 had rear-wheel drive with a front-mounted powerplant. But the machine was differentiated by its… more»

BF Auction: 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata

Mazda made no secret that it drew heavily on the styling and spirit of classic British sports cars when developing the original MX-5 Miata. Motoring writers drew styling comparisons with the Lotus Elan, and there were engineering touches below… more»

BF Auction: 1992 Mazda B2200 Pickup

There comes a time in the lives of some enthusiasts when downsizing a collection is essential. Choosing which classics to part with can be challenging, and it is the one made by the owner of this 1992 Mazda B2200… more»

Rare Special Edition: 1983 Mazda RX-7

Special editions are a dime a dozen, but some limited offerings in the car world are worth paying attention when they show up for sale. This 1983 Mazda RX-7 is a prime example of this, as it is a… more»

No Reserve Twin Turbo: 1994 Mazda RX-7

Mazda has long been an innovator in the arena of automotive engineering. Its SKYACTIV-X engines are the first commercially available gasoline powerplants to utilize compression ignition. Although the jury is still out, it could prove a game-changer for internal… more»

Update: 1-Owner Rust-Free 1979 Mazda 626

UPDATE – This 1979 Mazda 626 is for sale again a whopping five four years after being shown here back in April of 2018. Ahhh… 2018, remember that era? What I wouldn’t give to go back to those days…. more»

Rust-Free One-Owner 1992 Mazda MX-5 Miata

A couple of fun facts about the Miata, or MX-5, may surprise some of you, they surprised me. 1) The MX-5 is the best-selling two-seat convertible of all time. Even better: 2) The MX-5 is the most-raced car on… more»

Dust for Free: 1979 Mazda RX-7 Project

The road to the Wankel-engined car is cluttered with hits and misses. The first rotary-powered car was a prototype Skoda 1000 made in the late 1950s; the engine was less than satisfactory, so production cars featured a conventional four-cylinder…. more»

One Owner Rotary: 1989 Mazda RX-7 Convertible

To me, the FC-chassis Mazda RX-7 is one of the most underappreciated Japanese sports cars of the modern era. Like the MKIII-chassis Toyota Supra and the Z31 Nissan 300ZX, these cars have seemingly languished behind their older and younger… more»

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