I really want to get an RX-3. An S124, more precisely. However,

Just do a facelift. Replace the front bar and headlights and shit.

>>16387697
I thought of that but I'm pretty sure every body panel is different. Just the windows and window trim I think are the same.
Even though the fenders look similar, I'm pretty sure they're different.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNsjQCBPUe0
Damn this is hot, though.

>>16389920
hi

>>16387775
You could probably just weld some of the mounts and bend the front quarters to fit. It might look a little Frankenstein-ish tho.

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mazda did sell rx3 in the states
>In 1976 the Series 3 RX-3 was released in US and Japan
>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mazda_Grand_Familia#Mazda_RX-3

>>16394037
I said the S124 in particular.
I guess they did sell them, but I'm having a lot of time finding them when I can find the older models.

Apparently there's only a few hundred of them left in the USA. I guess I'll have to call around junkyards.

Alrighty i own a '77 Mazda 616/Capella with a 12a so let me go all mazda sperg here

>>16387693
Find an 808 Coupe or an RX3 coupe in the US as they seem much cheaper over there than in Aus/NZ/Japan and visual inspections on old mazdas is a MUST. these things are honestly pieces of shit and will rust/rot away at the first sign of weather. Do not trust anyone is rule #1.

>>16387775
Nosecone is replaceable as are the taillights and thats pretty much the majority of the external differences between 808 and RX3 (and badges duh) - there is some specific details (exhaust cutout different size, different trim spec etc) but only mazda nerds will notice this.

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>>16394718
Next question is what sort of motor do you want in the thing? I assume you aren't a penis and you actually want a rotary as anything else is sacrilegious. The original 10a or 12a (dunno what your country got) are pretty much bin-tier as parts are expensive and very very rare, coupled with the fact that the engine has also probably sat for a long time or has a billion miles on it indicates that it will need replacement.

In my opinion, a 13b bridgeport w/ Weber 48ida carb would be perfect - its fast, noisy and period correct so yeah win win. You can go turbo but it gets complicated quickly and at the end of the day its a tiny old japanese car with steering/suspension design from the 70s.... it will become undriveable without big $$$

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>>16394730
Get ready to pay a lot of postage for parts from Aus, in fact get ready to pay a lot in general for almost everything. These cars are very rare and sought after and as such prices for mundane parts (genuine badges/steering wheels/even glass in some cases) can be astronomical. DIY is a must if you wish to stay afloat unless you're loaded and enjoy wasting money.

There are lots of stupid little changeover parts that are poorly documented so always measure suspensions/brake components when ordering, do not trust the parts manuals or anything (trust me)

yeah have fun :^) its unlike anything on the road in my opinion.