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Cars by Model Type => Old school Mazda's => Topic started by: Eccentric shaft on April 23, 2021, 04:27:04 PM

Title: RX3 of the week
Post by: Eccentric shaft on April 23, 2021, 04:27:04 PM
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)

Title: Re: RX3 of the week
Post by: Eccentric shaft on April 24, 2021, 07:10:17 PM
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)
Title: Re: RX3 of the week
Post by: Eccentric shaft on April 27, 2021, 05:00:26 PM
Not all that many 3s in Norway, but isn't this one cool?
Title: Re: RX3 of the week
Post by: Eccentric shaft on April 28, 2021, 07:51:17 PM
The Rx3 tested on Thames TV 1972:
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Post by: Eccentric shaft on May 02, 2021, 05:50:53 PM
A gorgeous green Rx3 with just the right wheels:
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Post by: Eccentric shaft on May 23, 2021, 10:26:37 AM
While we wait for an "Rx3 of the week" thread editor to come forward, take a look back at this beautiful wagon restoration.

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Post by: Eccentric shaft on May 27, 2021, 01:01:25 PM
Title: Re: RX3 of the week
Post by: Eccentric shaft on June 02, 2021, 07:39:43 PM
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)
Title: Re: RX3 of the week
Post by: Eccentric shaft on June 11, 2021, 09:22:36 AM
Rx3 GSII 10A 1973
Title: Re: RX3 of the week
Post by: Eccentric shaft on June 16, 2021, 10:06:28 PM
Title: Re: RX3 of the week
Post by: Casey on June 17, 2021, 10:43:29 AM
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  :)))
Title: Re: RX3 of the week
Post by: 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
Title: Re: RX3 of the week
Post by: re japi on June 25, 2021, 04:40:53 AM
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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Title: Re: RX3 of the week
Post by: Eccentric shaft on June 25, 2021, 08:22:36 AM
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!  ;))


Title: Re: RX3 of the week
Post by: re japi on June 25, 2021, 08:27:41 AM
Yep, I think thats Steves car. I have been fortuned to see it couple times in live. Absolutely stunning car

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Title: Re: RX3 of the week
Post by: Casey on June 27, 2021, 10:18:30 PM
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
Title: Re: RX3 of the week
Post by: re japi on June 28, 2021, 04:38:32 AM
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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Title: Re: RX3 of the week
Post by: re japi on June 28, 2021, 04:39:36 AM
If I remember correctly, he did change the cars color cause he didnt like that first one


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Title: Re: RX3 of the week
Post by: Eccentric shaft on July 08, 2021, 08:26:37 AM
Title: Re: RX3 of the week
Post by: Eccentric shaft on July 13, 2021, 01:33:42 PM
How do you "forget" that you own an Rx3?  ???
Title: Re: RX3 of the week
Post by: Eccentric shaft on July 27, 2021, 09:23:57 AM
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!


Title: Re: RX3 of the week
Post by: clive on July 27, 2021, 07:59:47 PM
Lot of money for a high milage car but it is very very nice
Title: Re: RX3 of the week
Post by: Eccentric shaft on September 17, 2021, 09:59:23 AM
Title: Re: RX3 of the week
Post by: Casey on September 17, 2021, 02:30:38 PM
Stunning  :love4:
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Post by: Eccentric shaft on September 23, 2021, 08:08:54 PM
Title: Re: RX3 of the week
Post by: Eccentric shaft on October 05, 2021, 10:43:47 AM
 
Title: Re: RX3 of the week
Post by: Eccentric shaft on October 13, 2021, 10:20:27 PM
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)
Title: Re: RX3 of the week
Post by: Eccentric shaft on October 18, 2021, 07:10:38 AM
Title: Re: RX3 of the week
Post by: Eccentric shaft on October 22, 2021, 07:41:25 PM
Video of the car going on auction:


Title: Re: RX3 of the week
Post by: clive on October 23, 2021, 06:24:05 PM
Great video of a great RX-3.

Must breed RX-3's in Norway, I found another !

https://youtu.be/eHAxltpWvBI
Title: Re: RX3 of the week
Post by: Eccentric shaft on October 28, 2021, 05:15:18 PM
There are a handful around, yes. This one isn't Norwegian, though:

Title: Re: RX3 of the week
Post by: Eccentric shaft on November 06, 2021, 10:13:32 AM
A BIG job
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Post by: Eccentric shaft on November 13, 2021, 05:33:38 PM
Have we had an SP yet? Don't think so, so here we go:

Title: Re: RX3 of the week
Post by: clive on November 14, 2021, 07:54:10 PM
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.
Title: Re: RX3 of the week
Post by: Eccentric shaft on November 17, 2021, 06:05:31 PM
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!
Title: Re: RX3 of the week
Post by: Jamie R on November 17, 2021, 06:31:49 PM
Too good to spaceframe hahaha
Title: Re: RX3 of the week
Post by: Eccentric shaft on November 24, 2021, 03:13:21 PM
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!

Title: Re: RX3 of the week
Post by: Eccentric shaft on November 26, 2021, 03:42:18 PM
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)



Title: Re: RX3 of the week
Post by: Casey on November 26, 2021, 04:54:21 PM
How much!!  ??? ??? ???
Title: Re: RX3 of the week
Post by: Eccentric shaft on November 26, 2021, 05:45:16 PM
 
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".  :))
Title: Re: RX3 of the week
Post by: Eccentric shaft on December 03, 2021, 07:58:59 AM
Title: Re: RX3 of the week
Post by: Richnzj on December 03, 2021, 07:56:36 PM
The price of everything In nz has gone bonkers!

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Title: Re: RX3 of the week
Post by: Eccentric shaft on December 10, 2021, 01:01:54 PM
Title: Re: RX3 of the week
Post by: Eccentric shaft on December 16, 2021, 08:34:05 AM
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)
Title: Re: RX3 of the week
Post by: clive on December 16, 2021, 11:22:54 AM
At lease it's the correct yellow ;)

Here's one not in yellow  :great:
Title: Re: RX3 of the week
Post by: Eccentric shaft on December 16, 2021, 01:27:58 PM
Not in yellow, but tastefully modified!  :great:
Title: Re: RX3 of the week
Post by: Eccentric shaft on January 09, 2022, 06:35:24 PM
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)
Title: Re: RX3 of the week
Post by: clive on January 10, 2022, 08:35:24 AM
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) 
Title: Re: RX3 of the week
Post by: Eccentric shaft on January 16, 2022, 10:04:12 AM
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)
Title: Re: RX3 of the week
Post by: Eccentric shaft on January 28, 2022, 06:09:18 PM
Title: Re: RX3 of the week
Post by: Eccentric shaft on February 23, 2022, 07:29:35 PM
"Only" an 808, but WHAT an 808!
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Post by: clive on February 23, 2022, 10:32:26 PM
Only ! Wow
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Post by: Eccentric shaft on March 12, 2022, 02:14:24 PM
Earth Green 12A beauty
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Post by: Eccentric shaft on March 24, 2022, 06:49:49 PM
Title: Re: RX3 of the week
Post by: Eccentric shaft on May 10, 2022, 07:17:43 PM
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)
Title: Re: RX3 of the week
Post by: clive on May 10, 2022, 08:38:56 PM
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)   
Title: Re: RX3 of the week
Post by: Eccentric shaft on May 10, 2022, 10:23:45 PM
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:
Title: Re: RX3 of the week
Post by: Eccentric shaft on May 25, 2022, 09:43:42 AM
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)
Title: Re: RX3 of the week
Post by: Eccentric shaft on June 29, 2022, 10:02:18 AM
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)
Title: Re: RX3 of the week
Post by: Casey on June 29, 2022, 10:19:51 PM
Wow, quite an asking price, about £75k at current exchange rates!
Title: Re: RX3 of the week
Post by: Eccentric shaft on August 19, 2022, 03:50:30 PM
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)
Title: Re: RX3 of the week
Post by: Eccentric shaft on August 19, 2022, 03:57:25 PM
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)

Title: Re: RX3 of the week
Post by: Casey on August 19, 2022, 06:22:49 PM
Loving the orange one  :great:
Title: Re: RX3 of the week
Post by: Eccentric shaft on August 29, 2022, 08:06:00 AM
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)
Title: Re: RX3 of the week
Post by: Eccentric shaft on October 05, 2022, 08:59:59 AM
Been a few weeks since the last Rx3 of the week. So here we go again:

Title: Re: RX3 of the week
Post by: Eccentric shaft on October 12, 2022, 08:42:39 PM
More Rx3, or rather 808, Japanese spec:

Title: Re: RX3 of the week
Post by: Eccentric shaft on October 18, 2022, 03:59:06 PM
Title: Re: RX3 of the week
Post by: Casey on October 18, 2022, 07:32:20 PM
Very relaxing and therapeutic watching that  :13:
Title: Re: RX3 of the week
Post by: Eccentric shaft on October 26, 2022, 09:36:42 PM
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Post by: Eccentric shaft on November 05, 2022, 05:06:29 PM
Title: Re: RX3 of the week
Post by: Eccentric shaft on November 17, 2022, 08:03:09 PM
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Title: Re: RX3 of the week
Post by: MattScott on December 01, 2022, 09:52:47 PM
1977 rx3 sp(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221201/65be27de1f296f62c0b6ff203e59e707.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221201/c6b13e5336edfbbd520a2592745de7b4.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221201/3f45098ffcc8546b13e831f0a859f9da.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221201/0441b3d544d93648344cea277a4ac75e.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221201/412294826775569c580615b795597806.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221201/1849cd9cb542ca3ff8411243512acf6f.jpg)

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Title: Re: RX3 of the week
Post by: Eccentric shaft on December 04, 2022, 10:29:06 AM
Thanks, Matt! First SP I've seen in blue!  :great:
Shifting now to Clive's colour:
Title: Re: RX3 of the week
Post by: clive on December 04, 2022, 04:42:42 PM
I would love to see that against the RX-4  :)   
Title: Re: RX3 of the week
Post by: Eccentric shaft on December 12, 2022, 02:29:46 PM
Frey's 1975 Rx-3 is in the right shade of yellow, too:

Title: Re: RX3 of the week
Post by: MattScott on December 15, 2022, 07:19:57 PM
REtro(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221215/d915028b83ee3202ff05ee7b4b275e1a.jpg)
Title: Re: RX3 of the week
Post by: Eccentric shaft on December 18, 2022, 04:12:57 PM
Old skool Rx3 racer (up for sale here (https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/mazda/rx3/listing/3911255945?bof=am98Lt0H))
Title: Re: RX3 of the week
Post by: MattScott on December 19, 2022, 04:51:37 PM
Thought this may be of interest.....
https://youtu.be/A3r44Fq5jLI

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Title: Re: RX3 of the week
Post by: clive on December 19, 2022, 09:11:28 PM
Thanks Matt, good find.
Title: Re: RX3 of the week
Post by: Eccentric shaft on February 21, 2023, 08:06:21 PM
Title: Re: RX3 of the week
Post by: Eccentric shaft on July 28, 2023, 08:58:26 AM
Title: Re: RX3 of the week
Post by: Eccentric shaft on September 02, 2023, 10:26:54 AM
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Post by: Eccentric shaft on September 25, 2023, 04:37:16 PM
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Post by: Eccentric shaft on October 06, 2023, 04:52:55 PM
Title: Re: RX3 of the week
Post by: ra28gt on November 24, 2023, 08:21:53 PM
I am in the market for a Mazda RX3 In the UK does any one know of any for sale or hidden away?
Title: Re: RX3 of the week
Post by: Eccentric shaft on March 14, 2024, 01:22:26 PM
My friend and parts supplier has just upgraded his Rx3 to original Herschel Orange!  :great:
After and before below:
Title: Re: RX3 of the week
Post by: Eccentric shaft on March 20, 2025, 09:43:32 PM
600 bhp 3-rotor Rx3

Title: Re: RX3 of the week
Post by: Eccentric shaft on May 07, 2026, 08:28:05 PM
SP!!