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»
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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»
May 4, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Mint Survivor: 1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata
Here’s a dream find, if what you’re looking for is a mint-condition first-year Mazda Miata with low mileage and lots and lots of cool accessories. You’ll pay for that package, of course. The car, in Kaysville, Utah, is bid… more»
Apr 17, 2022 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Nicest One Left? One Owner 1985 Mazda 626 LX
The first model year of the third-generation Mazda Capella, known as the Mazda 626 here, was named Motor Trend’s Import Car of the Year for 1983. This 1985 Mazda 626 LX is listed here on eBay in The City… more»
Apr 16, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Garage Find: 1991 Mazda RX-7 Convertible
While we sometimes are conditioned to think that a car has to be over 50 years old to end up in a garage looking like this, the actual passage of time to finding a more modern vehicle wedged between… more»
Mar 12, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
No Reserve Driver: 1987 Mazda RX-7
This 1987 Mazda RX-7 is a bone-stock example that is increasingly hard to find in this second-generation platform of Mazda’s iconic sports car. It is a naturally-aspirated model which is generally less desirable than the turbocharged examples, but you’re… more»
Mar 10, 2022 • For Sale • 51 Comments
Clean Commuter: 1988 Ford Festiva LX 5-speed
Am I the only one who is getting 14 mpg and paying $5 a gallon for premium gas right now? Am I the only one to think that small vintage cars like this 1988 Ford Festiva LX 5-speed are… more»
Mar 10, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Affordable Rotary: 1980 Mazda RX-7 GS
This 1980 Mazda RX-7 is offered for what seems like a very fair price given the impressive cosmetic condition and recent work that’s been completed. The first-generation models are by far the purest expression of Mazda’s rotary-powered wonder, even… more»
Jan 28, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Secret Garden Find: Porsche 912, Lancia Integrale and More!
It’s hard to believe there are still classic cars out there waiting to be discovered, but as we find out time and again, there’s still plenty of vintage tin hiding in barns and fields waiting to be discovered. In… more»
Jan 23, 2022 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Rare Estate Find: 1971 Mazda 1800
It’s hard to believe that Mazda didn’t jump into the US market until 1970, but by 1971 they were sending beautiful cars like this 1971 Mazda 1800 sedan. The seller has this rare, early (for the US market) Mazda… more»
Dec 29, 2021 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Rare Five Letter Car: 1985 Mazda RX-7 GSL-SE
If you’re going hunting for an FB-chassis Mazda RX7, there are a few key letters to consider when beginning your search. First of all, there’s the Series 3 versus the Series 2. There’s also the earliest version known as… more»
