Comments on: Reader Build: Gypsy’s 1973 Mazda RX-3

By: Ben

Ben — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:51:24 +0000

That plan sounds as perfect as one can be.

By: Sr-FairladyZ

Sr-FairladyZ — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:21:32 +0000

Christ dude, amazing dedication! I agree with your idea. Mod monsters are a headache, let alone when they are done on a 37yr old car. heh

By: John

John — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:31:14 +0000

Thanks for the comments, the car will be about 90% factory original. The 10% that isnt original is just to make it a little more enjoyable although, every part going on the car would have been available from a Mazda catalogue in the 1970’s so Im keeping all modifications period.

It’ll have an entirely original restored interior, the exterior will be coated in the same Aurora White colour that it left the factory with in 73. The exterior will also be entirely original except for lowering it a little to improve its stance and handling. It’ll also be sitting on original set of restored steel wheels.

The car will be powered by a mildly ported 10a rotary fitted with a 5 speed gearbox (wasnt available in Australia)… yet to decide if I’ll fit a Mazdaspeed LSD.

The idea is to have a nice reliable cruiser for those sunny weekends without having the headaches of highly modified car (been there done that !) + I think J-Tin looks best when its close to original

By: bert

bert — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:26:54 +0000

Now thats dedication to your favorite mark!

By: Alan

Alan — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:24:53 +0000

Awesome. My dream four car garage has a space for an RX-3 Coupe.

By: Redsunday

Redsunday — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:20:46 +0000

Good for piece of mind knowing there isnt a single bit of rust hiding anywhere!

any plans for the final look?

By: Nigel

Nigel — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:51:04 +0000

I really wish I had a garage right now. (Space for four cars maybe would be good).