1973 Mazda RX3 Wagon Barn Find Indeed!!!
 

This is the seller's story as I found it on the RX-3 CLUB.NET forum:

Aunt died several years ago, and I bought her 73 RX-3 Wagon from the estate. It was one of my hopes to restore and drive but that just doesn't look like it's going to happen. It was purchased in 1974 during the gas shortage with 22,000 miles. She drove it until she bought a new Citation in 1980. Car was then parked in the garage(dry) and driven a few times. Last time it was tagged was in 1989. The odometer now shows 77,000 miles which I am sure is accurate. It does not appear to have any rust through, the driver seat is split and the paint is faded. Carpets appear to have been covered, and looks pretty good. I seriously doubt that it will start as hasn't run since around 1990. It is a silver-gray color with black interior, automatic, and factory air. I just needed the space, and pulled it outside about a week ago. Have pictures available. Located about 30 miles south of Kansas City on the Kansas side. Have title. Do not have any idea what it is worth but in the condition it is in I would think, more than scrap, for restoration or parts. Would like to see it go to a good home rather than scrap yard. Charlie Brand 913-256-2741

So in reading the above story, I gave him a call, and he send me pictures!!! I was very impressed, and well I could not resist!!! I bought it, it arrived today, and being that it is Lucky wagon #7 for me, I'm keeping this one for sure !!! I will take picture as I go along!!!

i hate you.

I have one exactly like that , a little darker blue . there kinda cute little shits .:) the sun has beat up my seats but overall complete . good luck .

mine has 67000 and some can't remember .

AWESOME Manny!!!! Nice score!!! glad you got it!

I love you too sandrock, thanks gerald_m, thanks Nick!!!

AWWWWESOME!! Love it!!

1973 Mazda RX3 Wagon Barn Find Indeed!!!
 

Thanks fbse7en, well here are a few pictures of today (24 hours after). I washed the outside, put on some rims had laying around, and pulled motor and trans!!!

You are one lucky guy, that is one hell of a find right there!

Congrats Manny, they say good things come to those who search lol. I can't to retire from the Army and have the time and money to take care of my 76 Cosmo.

I know mazdaspeed-rx8-ver2, and thanks zionfarm!!!!

thats nice!What are you planing on doing to it?

pepsicat, not sure about what to do with the motor until I open to see what I can work with and try to work with it, or just do a newer 1st generation RX-7 12A and auto trans, or get the pedals and make it 5 speed with newer 1st gen 12A!!! I cleaned the engine bay, hood, and interior yesterday but the interior is not exactly the way I want it, but here are some before and afters!!!

Looks like a nice pick up, is it a 10A engine? Would you be willing to divulge the purchase price? I'm curious to know what they generally sell for over there.


Keith ;)

12a TD in US market keith .... geralds motor pulled down and looked very neat from the pics
( and had the cold start bottle too )

nice find. i like the color, too.

Keithrx3c, the motor is a 12A twin dizzy, and the cost is depending on the conditions your looking for is what you will pay; diabolical1 thanks for the comment!!

Excellent find, she cleans up pretty well.

Thanks FelixIsGod29X, so far so good!!!

Fantastic vehicle, looks like great restore project.

Thanks vqturbo, it is a very solid restore, but looking to upgrade to newer 1st gen RX7 12A motor and Auto transmission!!!

love a wags.

any interior pics?

Manny Niceeeeee, I know it will look good to go out with Mike and and Mr. Manuel

1973 Mazda RX3 Wagon Barn Find!!!!
 

tinytyrant, here are a few individual interior pics taken by prior owner, but I have since completely cleaned!!! Will take some this coming weekend, and video of the start of the other original twin dizzy that I am going to put in!!! JC (tonka_1956) definitely going to do some cruzin with you and La Cura!!!!

Interior 2