Awrite, then, I'll set the ball rolling! Can't promise weekly updates, but perhaps somebody else feels called to edit this particular thread?
Beginning with this charming 818 wagon which is (you guessed) currently for sale @ asking price £4K: https://www.finn.no/car/used/ad.html?finnkode=183662379 (https://www.finn.no/car/used/ad.html?finnkode=183662379)
Auction nearing the end. Two bodyshells, one 808 and one Rx3 coupé with nothing much else. In NZ:
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/mazda/listing/3059476096?bof=N80gqtag (https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/mazda/listing/3059476096?bof=N80gqtag)
Not all that many 3s in Norway, but isn't this one cool?
The Rx3 tested on Thames TV 1972:
A gorgeous green Rx3 with just the right wheels:
While we wait for an "Rx3 of the week" thread editor to come forward, take a look back at this beautiful wagon restoration.
An Rx3 race car defying the laws of physics in 1974 feature film:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yemqHMr4JvE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yemqHMr4JvE)
(embedding not permitted, sorry)
A rather strange choice of background music for that last one - but these old videos are entertaining to watch :icon_thumleft:
I can't understand a work of Japanese (well, maybe one or two) but the cadence of the language really sounds great (better than the music :)))
OK, let's move back to Old Blighty and head to Yorkshire for the next one. Not sure if the music's any better, but this one literally has my name written on the license plate. If it were an Rx2 I'd need to have a word with the owner... ;D
Quote from: Eccentric shaft on June 23, 2021, 04:09:14 PM
OK, let's move back to Old Blighty and head to Yorkshire for the next one. Not sure if the music's any better, but this one literally has my name written on the license plate. If it were an Rx2 I'd need to have a word with the owner... ;D
Isnt this Steve Gs restored car?
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Very possible. Absolutely stunning car! Here's an epic slideshow of it, made for this year's 50th anniversary. Congrats Rx3!
(I can't help but note the competition Rx2s that keep appearing in the race photos, usually right up front! ;))
Yep, I think thats Steves car. I have been fortuned to see it couple times in live. Absolutely stunning car

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Defo Steve's stunning restoration project. I also was privileged to see this 3 or 4 times. Outstanding. I recall Steve received an offer he couldn't refuse from Mazda UK, who now own the car as part of their heritage fleet?
http://mazdarotaryclub.com/forum/index.php?topic=59654.0
Yeah, he said that offer was good, but I dont know how good. When I asked, he smiled, so I reckon that it was big


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If I remember correctly, he did change the cars color cause he didnt like that first one

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How do you "forget" that you own an Rx3? ???
Stunning, original spec Rx3 for sale in NZ: https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/mazda/rx3/listing/3194530028?bof=am98Lt0H (https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/mazda/rx3/listing/3194530028?bof=am98Lt0H)
Looks like I need to tidy up my engine bay!
And it's so fast, it gets in the same picture twice!
Lot of money for a high milage car but it is very very nice
Stunning :love4:
This Rx3 ad just popped up. Car going on auction shortly. More at: https://www.finn.no/car/used/ad.html?finnkode=235181069 (https://www.finn.no/car/used/ad.html?finnkode=235181069)
Video of the car going on auction:
Great video of a great RX-3.
Must breed RX-3's in Norway, I found another !
https://youtu.be/eHAxltpWvBI
There are a handful around, yes. This one isn't Norwegian, though:
Have we had an SP yet? Don't think so, so here we go:
We never got the SP here but some dealers used to offer Mazda upgrades, such as suspension for them etc , much the same as British Leyland special tuning and Ford RS dealers did.
Rx3 now up for auction on BaT: https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1973-mazda-rx-3-6/ (https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1973-mazda-rx-3-6/)
A break from yellow cars with some Herschel Orange (or perhaps a slightly fresher version in this case). Nice complete project car. It will fetch $$$$ Glad I don't have to do the front and read windscreen frame jobs on it, though!
Too good to spaceframe hahaha
A colour that can
almost compete with Flare Yellow and Herschel Orange is demonstrated on this week's Rx-3. Jewel Green. Mmmmm!
Btw: last week's orange Rx-3 sold. A real steal at $ 16,250!
Another one! They just seem to be drifting in on a tide these days. 45K NZD might be a bit stiff for this. Stretches the concept "patina" a bit far, perhaps. https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/mazda/rx3/listing/3363245735?bof=am98Lt0H (https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/mazda/rx3/listing/3363245735?bof=am98Lt0H)
How much!! ??? ??? ???
Quote from: Casey on November 26, 2021, 04:54:21 PM
How much!! ??? ??? ???
A "mere" £23.000 asking price, yes. The sums they ask for classic Mazdas down under are completely bonkers.
Although you might get away with a "near offer". :))
The price of everything In nz has gone bonkers!
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Have to post this, cause it's in Clive Yellow, although some of the mods burn your eyes. At least on this pic you only see the naff front windscreen "tattoo". Masochists with a soft spot for the teargas effect can see more here (you have been warned): https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/mazda/rx3/listing/3388734990?bof=am98Lt0H (https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/mazda/rx3/listing/3388734990?bof=am98Lt0H)
At lease it's the correct yellow ;)
Here's one not in yellow :great:
Not in yellow, but tastefully modified! :great:
Rotary Wagon!!!! https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/mazda/rx3/listing/3423630562?bof=am98Lt0H (https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/mazda/rx3/listing/3423630562?bof=am98Lt0H)
Quote from: Eccentric shaft on December 16, 2021, 01:27:58 PM
Not in yellow, but tastefully modified! :great:
I'm sure I could live with it not being yellow,
I used to like these alongside the RX-4's when I used to do PDI's on these (pre delivery inspections)
Two Rx3s up for sale in NZ. A Flare Yellow coupé and an Earth Green sedan. Eye candy - literally! :love4:
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/mazda/rx3/listing/3432824680?bof=am98Lt0H (https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/mazda/rx3/listing/3432824680?bof=am98Lt0H)
"Only" an 808, but WHAT an 808!
Only ! Wow
ROTARY WAGON!!!! ;D ;D ;D
For sale in NZ: https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/mazda/rx3/listing/3590828512?bof=am98Lt0H (https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/mazda/rx3/listing/3590828512?bof=am98Lt0H)
Used to really like the RX-3 Estate when I used to work on them when they were new.
First thing when all the Mazda's arrived was to change the tyres, as the Japanese spec Tyres were deemed for to harder compound for use in the UK. No idea what used to happen to all those white wall tyres though ::) Thin white wall not full white wall. (god knows how I remember this stuff)
Not likely to ever get in the Forbes top 50, but I think this sort of information is super valuable. Glad you remember and share! :great:
808 Wagon for sale. Advertised as "Rx-3", of course: https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/mazda/rx3/listing/3611473414?bof=am98Lt0H (https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/mazda/rx3/listing/3611473414?bof=am98Lt0H)
A gem waiting for the right (millionaire) to place a bid:
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/mazda/rx3/listing/3657416345?bof=am98Lt0H (https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/mazda/rx3/listing/3657416345?bof=am98Lt0H)
Wow, quite an asking price, about £75k at current exchange rates!
Rotary Wagon!!! Not sure about the mods, but NICE colour. ;)
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/mazda/rx3/listing/3733902506?bof=am98Lt0H (https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/mazda/rx3/listing/3733902506?bof=am98Lt0H)
And another one. Even better but sadly not in orange:
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/mazda/rx3/listing/3723948347?bof=am98Lt0H (https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/mazda/rx3/listing/3723948347?bof=am98Lt0H)
Loving the orange one :great:
Wagon again! This time a 818 lhd 1600cc at the more friendly price of £ 1250,-. Buiuld your own Rotary Wagon! Complete, rolling project car which looks reasonable rust-wise:
https://www.finn.no/car/used/ad.html?finnkode=270841384&alertType=ss&WT.synd_type=agent&finnMail=agent&stored-id=9384335 (https://www.finn.no/car/used/ad.html?finnkode=270841384&alertType=ss&WT.synd_type=agent&finnMail=agent&stored-id=9384335)
Been a few weeks since the last Rx3 of the week. So here we go again:
More Rx3, or rather 808, Japanese spec:
Very relaxing and therapeutic watching that :13:
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Thanks, Matt! First SP I've seen in blue! :great:
Shifting now to Clive's colour:
I would love to see that against the RX-4 :)
Frey's 1975 Rx-3 is in the right shade of yellow, too:
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Old skool Rx3 racer (up for sale here (https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/mazda/rx3/listing/3911255945?bof=am98Lt0H))
Thought this may be of interest.....

https://youtu.be/A3r44Fq5jLI
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Thanks Matt, good find.
I am in the market for a Mazda RX3 In the UK does any one know of any for sale or hidden away?
My friend and parts supplier has just upgraded his Rx3 to original Herschel Orange! :great:
After and before below: