1968 Mazda Cosmo Series II (L10B)
- Engine
- 982cc twin-rotor Wankel, single Zenith Stromberg carburetor, 128 bhp
- Colour
- White over black
A Series II (L10B) Mazda Cosmo Sport, representing the updated 1968 variant of Japan's groundbreaking first twin-rotor production car. Displacing just 982 cc across two rotors yet producing 128 bhp with a five-speed gearbox and a top speed exceeding 120 mph, the Cosmo blended futuristic styling with remarkable engineering. This example was comprehensively restored in Japan using new-old-stock components and subsequently imported to the United States; it is finished in white over a black-and-houndstooth interior and is equipped with the rare factory air-conditioning option.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$121,000
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Restoration
A thorough restoration was carried out in Japan, making use of numerous new-old-stock components to return the car to correct, high-quality condition throughout.
Work was completed before the car's first importation to the United States. The restoration is described as comprehensive and the result ranked among the finest known surviving examples.
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