The 198os were an interesting time for Japanese sport compacts. The automakers were beginning to move away from simply building fuel-sipping commuters, realizing they had the opportunity to take some of those humble front-wheel drives cars and make them into more compelling performance machines. The Honda Prelude and Toyota Celica tend to get all the glory, but Mazda introduced one of the most sophisticated sport coupes of the era with the MX-6 GT. Featuring a turbocharged powerplant, adjustable suspension, and even four-wheel steering at one point, it’s a forgotten 80s classic. Find this two-owner MX-6 GT listed here on Facebook Marketplace for $6,200.

The seller claims he is the second owner and has had the car in his care for almost 30 years. There are hardly any of these cars left, and especially ones with that kind of provenance. The MX-6 GT is powered by a 2.2L inline-four aided by a turbocharger that helped dial the power up to a snorty 145 b.h.p. and an impressive 190 lb.-ft. of torque. This engine also appeared in the Ford Probe GT, and while a 4-speed automatic was available in either car, finding one with a 5-speed like the subject vehicle is the way to go. The Mazda also came equipped with a somewhat primitive adjustable suspension system called AAS, with unique shock absorbers I’m certain are obsolete today.

However, for a seller such as this, I’m sure they’ve discovered a workaround, just like I had to go with my Subaru XT6 project when the factory air suspension effectively bricked up. The listing for this Mazda indicates the seller has continued to invest in maintenance, with a long list of recent repairs that include some heavy lifting like a rebuilt cylinder head, a new clutch, replacement of the rear main seal, and new CV shafts. The interior features nicely bolstered factory sport seats as well. While the 1989 models introduced four-wheel steering, the ’88s like this one did not, and that will likely make your life easier in the long run.

Unique alloy wheels and GT badges rounded out the list of tweaks that came with this sporty package, along with a trunk lid spoiler. The seller notes his car came from Florida originally, and combined with its current residence in Virginia, one would hope it has avoided the tin worm that took out so many 1980s-era Japanese vehicles. The market for these cars is a tough one to figure out, as while there is certainly appreciation for them, it’s not necessarily a buyer profile that will step up and pay all the money. Sometimes, the obscurity factor is too great to overcome, but someone will certainly appreciate an MX-6 GT that has been looked after. Thanks to Barn Finds reader Chuck Foster for the tip.