Mazda

Early Rotary Find: 1973 Mazda RX2

The younger readers we have may not even be aware that Mazda produced rotary-engined vehicles before the RX7 — surprise! One of their first little cars was the RX2, produced from 1970 to 1978 in both coupe and sedan… more»

1,800-Buck Truck: 1990 Mazda B2200

Who doesn’t like a cheap pickup? I recently bought one a decade older and about the same size as this one and it wasn’t even as cheap as this 1990 Mazda B2200 is! I really like this truck. It’s listed… more»

EXCLUSIVE: 39k Mile 2000 Mazda Miata

This car is newer than what we normally feature, but if you want a reliable roadster, you really can’t go wrong with a Miata. They provide the open air experience of a British sports car without leaving a puddle of oil… more»

Out Of This World: 1968 Mazda Cosmo

My very first car was a Mazda RX-7 and ever since, I’ve had the rotary itch. It got so bad that as a teenager I actually went to the school library and checked out the one book they had… more»

Japanese Restomod: 1972 Mazda B1600

Many of us have seen and still see early American market Toyota and Datsun/Nissan pickup trucks. But I ask you, when was the last time you saw an early American market Mazda pickup? They certainly aren’t as common as… more»

Batteries Not Included: 1983 Mazda RX-7 GSL EV

I know that you’ve been wondering when we were going to show yet another battery-powered Mazda RX-7! It’s been since last August, when Jeff showed us one in the weeds that needed a lot of work. To follow up… more»

Kei Car Classic: 1975 Mazda Chantez GL

Are there any vintage Japanese car fans out there? This is a 1975 Mazda Chantez GL; that just rolls off the tongue, doesn’t it? This unusual Japanese-market car is on craigslist with an asking price of about $6 per… more»

Cleanest Rotary Around: 1979 Mazda RX-7

It’s amazing the impact your very first car can have on your entire automotive life. My very first car was an ’87 Mazda RX-7 and I’ve had a strange on again off again relationship with these rotary powered oddballs… more»

Great Car Story: Alfred Morris’ 1991 Mazda 626

This story is not our typical barn find or even survivor car story. But it is about a car, and how one person’s love for it has inspired others. And at least for me, it’s always amazing – and… more»

A Capella: 1982 Mazda 626 Coupe

This is a 1982 Mazda 626 Coupe and it’s located in Lancaster, California, about seventy-miles north of Los Angle-eze, as they say. Living there for three decades has definitely helped to preserve this brown beauty. This 626 Coupe can be found… more»

Sad Puppy: 1985 Mazda GLC Deluxe Sedan

This car is newer than usual for these pages, but its sad puppy face drew me in and I was hooked. It’s a 1985 Mazda GLC Deluxe Sedan and it’s located in St. Charles, Missouri. You can find this… more»

Dead Batteries: Electric Mazda RX7 and Subaru 600

Do you ever wonder what it must feel like to start a significant project – like converting a gasoline car to batteries – and then abandon it in the woods? I have a difficult enough time finishing long-term projects… more»

Loaded Survivor: 18K Mile 1986 Mazda B2000

Finding a work truck in good condition is rare; finding a work truck that has less than 20,000 original miles and been treated more like a Sunday driver than a hauler is rarer still. Of course, if you really… more»

Pocket Rocket Pickup: 1974 Mazda REPU

While Dodge’s SRT division and the Raptor-ized F150 from Ford may get all the credit for building hot-rod pickups, Mazda dipped its toe in the pool of pumped-up haulers with its REPU, or Rotary Engine Pick Up. Damn near… more»

RX Lineage: 1979 Mazda RX-7

Many 1970’s cars have yet to receive the recognition they deserve, even in the Japanese realm. The first generation Mazda RX-7 is a great car that many may not yet see as a classic. Mazda is known for making… more»

7,800 RPMs, 9,500 Miles: 1988 Mazda RX7

While I don’t necessarily encourage people to not use their vehicles, I can get behind the idea that a convertible be reserved for summer use only. Although it’s never been on my automotive bucket list, I can see how… more»

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