Vehicle Description
Beyond Rare 1968 Mazda Cosmo Series I Coupe in White with Black
Interior. One of just 343 Series I (L10A) Cosmos made (produced
only in 1967 to early '68). Chrome Bumpers, Dual Racing-Style
Mirrors. Powered by a 1.3L Gen II 13B Rotary Engine (approx 185hp)
with Dual Weber Downdraft Carburettors. Performance Headers with
Custom Stainless Exhaust. Upgraded RX7 5-Speed Trans. Odometer
shows 1,386km. Upgraded RX7 4-Piston Brakes (front disc). Upgraded
Cooling and Ignition Systems including Radiator. Auxiliary Gauges.
Wood Steering Wheel. MazdaSpeed Sport Seats. Modern Japanese 16"
5-Spoke Wheels. Restored in Japan in approx 2009, imported to USA
approx 2010. This Cosmo is a rare find indeed. With less than 350
produced, and only a few dozen remaining worldwide, this is a cool
classic that you may never see again. If you're a true automotive
aficionado, we encourage you to drop by our Bellevue showrooms and
check this car out in person. This Cosmo is set-up to be a reliable
ready to drive, show, and enjoy classic. It will certainly be one
of the most unique vehicles in any collection. Don't miss this
opportunity to add this magnificent Mazda to yours.The Mazda Cosmo
is a grand touring coupe that was produced by Mazda from 1967 to
1995. Mazda chose to use the name "cosmo", reflecting the
international cultural fascination with the Space Race, as Mazda
wanted to showcase the rotary engine as forward-thinking, with a
focus on future developments and technology.The first Mazda to bear
the Cosmo name (called the 110S on models intended for export) was
the first 2-rotor rotary engine powered series car. A prototype was
introduced at the 1964 Tokyo Motor Show. Full production began in
May 1967 and lasted through 1972. The car featured "Buck Rogers"
styling and an interesting powerplant under the hood: the rotary
engine, something that had been brought to the public only a few
years earlier. Armed with its revolutionary engine, the Mark I,
Series I Cosmo found a small audience, with nearly 350 cars sold at
a bit more than $4000. The cars were essentially built by hand at a
rate of about one per day, for a total of 1,519 (343 Series I cars
and 1,176 Series II cars).In Japan, the installation of a rotary
engine gave Japanese buyers a financial advantage when it came time
to pay the annual road tax in that they bought a car that was more
powerful than a traditional inline engine, but without having the
penalty for having an engine in the higher above-one-litre tax
bracket.For more information on this 1968 Mazda Cosmo Series I
Coupe, or any of our 100+ classic, exotic, and special-interest
coupes always in stock, contact one of our friendly and
knowledgeable sales consultants or feel free to drop by our 5-acre
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