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Old 03-14-11, 08:32 AM
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White LS, F/S alert

I'm sure some members are tracking this but just FYI, a clean appearing pretty complete and un modified 1980 LS in white, from TX. $5,500. Only 54K claimed miles I'd like to see some engine shots. Actually a fair price (I think) if it's as nice as it might be and looks. No, I have no connection to this.


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mazda...item230ef74bda
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very nice car and a more than fair price if you ask me!
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May of 80 production number... only 4 months before the SA's ended.

Very nice. It's not Solar Gold, but still, very nice if the provenance holds up. Tires are old school RWLs, but not the originals, which you'd expect +50,000 miles. Tires back then were good for a bit more than half that. Can't quite make out the brand, though.
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the tires definatly caught my attention as well Glen. they look like Daytona's but i could be wrong on that.
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There's a sunrise red 83 on ebay as well. The 83 must have had a repaint because the sticker is missing from the fuel filler door.

That SA looks nice...........
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Originally Posted by mazdaverx713b
the tires definatly caught my attention as well Glen. they look like Daytona's but i could be wrong on that.
The letter count (7) is right, but there's just not enough pixels to be sure. I don't think it says "COOPER," either.
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They say Daytona, old guys be needing glasses.
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I was just about to bitch about this thread, and the flagrant ebay link...

When I realized the 2nd post is from another moderator...

(and it's not your car for sale)...

It's all good.
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Just spreading the love. Even when I'm not in the market, I like to keep abreast of whats going on and assume others here think the same. An exceptionally nice 1st gen should be shared where it's appreciated.
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Originally Posted by th3dorkscyd3
They say Daytona, old guys be needing glasses.
Behave, or I'll beat you with my cane...
Old 03-15-11, 03:40 PM
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i just clicked on this. i actually live in flower mound. if only i could afford another car
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Maybe you can go get some snaps for the rest of us??
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Great Idea DD! Some engine bay ****!
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for sure. if the car doesnt sell, which it looks like it wont, ill be more than happy to swing by and grab some more pics.

tomorrow most likely. because im busy with my own car today.
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i just sent the seller a message. waiting for reply
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keep us posted on if he gets back to you!
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Exclamation

going to look at the car in about an hour, any requests of specific bits?
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Engine Bay
Engine Bay
Engine Bay
Interior & Dash
Engine Bay

Oh, did I mention Engine Bay?
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The link said that the auction expired, but it gave me the new link for the reposting of the item. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=150578120376

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They say Daytona, old guys be needing glasses.
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Behave, or I'll beat you with my cane...
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this car was pristine!! i was tempted to sell my 8 lol. turned the key and it fired up in about a second. the auto choke and everything was functioning perfectly. a little grime in the engine bay. some degreaser and a hose would take car of that pronto.

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Nice!! Makes me want an SA!
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That is a really, really clean original. Little dirt and underside rust, but I'm fully willling to trust the mileage statement based on those pics. Even the radiator hoses look to be original.

The radio puzzles me a a bit - - did the LS come with a different radio and surround? My '80 had the traditional one-****-each-side Clarion, yet this looks factory.
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they also had full documentation. and there were no big cracks in the leather seats. carpets were clean. i was seriously contemplating selling my rx8. cuz this would be just as, if not more reliable. a/c still blows cold and everything. this car is a bargain at $5500.


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