The seller says that this 1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata SE (Special Edition) was owned by a member of the famous Rockefeller family: Michael J. Rockefeller, to be exact. But, not that Michael Rockefeller, the one who is thought to… more»
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Mar 26, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Project Cosmo Rotary: 1976 Mazda RX-5
Most of us know Mazda as a maker of fun-to-drive cars, the zoom-zoom campaign wasn’t just advertising hype. Even their SUVs are tighter and more sporty than most non-premium (i.e., uber-expensive) brands. This 1976 Mazda RX-5 “Cosmo” is posted… more»
Mar 24, 2023 • For Sale • 7 Comments
17k Miles! 1988 Mazda RX-7 10th Anniversary Edition Turbo
I’m a fairly early bloomer when it comes to being a fan of the Mazda RX-7, as my older sister purchased a new blue one in 1982. She was cool with letting me get behind the wheel, even when… more»
Feb 21, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Barn Find Roadsters: Pair of Mazda Miatas Unearthed!
I often wonder what the reaction was like in the 70s or 80s when a car we now found incredibly desirable was unearthed. For instance, what about finding an old Lotus Elan in the garage in 1978 – would… more»
Feb 15, 2023 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Twin-Turbo! 1994 Mazda RX-7
The Mazda RX-7 was a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, rotary-engine sports car built in Japan from 1978 until 2002. All three of its generations used a compact, lightweight Wankel rotary engine with twin-turbo power coming along in the 1990s. This edition… more»
Feb 13, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Pristine M Edition: 1995 Mazda Miata
If you want to own a Mazda Miata that will always hold its value, let me present to you the best one to buy: this is a 1995 M-Edition Miata in very nice condition, and in addition to being… more»
Feb 4, 2023 • For Sale • 54 Comments
Rotary Engine Survivor: 1974 Mazda RX-3
UPDATE 02/04/2023: Listing a classic car for sale in the weeks leading to Christmas can be a wise move as potential buyers consider treating themselves to an early present. However, sometimes the strategy doesn’t work, and that appears the… more»
Jan 29, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
29K-Mile Award Winner: 1986 Mazda B2000 LX
I keep waiting for the custom truck and mini-truckin’ phase to come back, whatever happened to that 1990s magazine and trend? Sadly, at the end of 2019, the faceless corporate conglomerate that Motor Trend has devolved into shut down… more»
Jan 3, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Good Buy Or Goodbye? 1982 Mazda RX-7 GSL
Think back to 1978 when the first Mazda RX-7 appeared. No, Howard, that doesn’t mean putting on your former burnt orange leisure suit, just think back to 1978. This 1982 Mazda RX-7 GSL is listed here on eBay in… more»
Dec 16, 2022 • For Sale • 6 Comments
33K Mile Twin Turbo: 1994 Mazda RX-7
If you hadn’t noticed, Japanese sports cars from the late 80s and early 90s have been on fire as of late. Credit the fact that they are cheaper than air-cooled Porsches and quite a bit cheaper, along with the… more»
Dec 9, 2022 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Gullwing Thing: 1993 Autozam AZ-1
At just under 11 feet in length and four feet in height, this 1993 Autozam AZ-1 is one small car. Just to make sure you’re seen in this one by the texting drivers around you on the road, it’s… more»
Sep 13, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments
1973 Mazda Luce GS (RX-4) With 6,397 Genuine Kilometres!
Occasionally, a classic car will emerge that is incredibly well-preserved and could serve as a museum piece. Such is the case with this 1973 Mazda Luce GS. Known in export markets as the RX-4, this vehicle started its life… more»
Sep 7, 2022 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Only 3,944 Miles: 1991 Mazda Miata Special Edition
This is only the second 1991 Mazda Miata MX-5 Special Edition in British Racing Green we have featured here on Barn Finds. That first one had just 25,000 miles on it, but this one here has that one beat…. more»
Aug 11, 2022 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Low-Mile Rotary: 1987 Mazda RX-7
The JDM world has really sprung into life over the past few years, with cars such as the Honda Civic Type-R and Toyota Supra fetching hundreds of thousands of dollars at auction. But the cars just before this 1990s… more»
Jul 25, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
33K Mile Twin Turbo: 1994 Mazda RX-7
If current bidding is any indication, there’s little doubt these days that the third-generation Mazda RX-7 has entered legitimate collector car status. The bids are over $45,000 at the moment with the reserve unmet, and I can’t say I… more»
Jun 6, 2022 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Rotary Barn Find: 1983 Mazda RX7 GSL
The FB-chassis Mazda RX-7 is an emerging classic, albeit one that hasn’t quite accelerated value-wise as the second and third-generation models. The rotary-powered coupe is certainly a major achievement on the sports car landscape, but that doesn’t necessarily translate… more»
