My New 1978 Mazda RX3SP

tonka_1956 · 08-21-2012, 12:30 PM

Just got this 78 RX3SP from Puerto Rico, had it ship to Kissimmee, Florida, right now I am just changing a couple it Items on the Rotarivis Domesticus, Radiator, Carburator, Oil Cooler, Fan. Looking for a 5sp Transmission could be all the way up to 1980, all other will not fit in the hole. Also looking for spare parts to buy. Ignition Switch and truck lock.

speedjunkie · 08-22-2012, 12:50 AM

Wow, that is GORGEOUS. I WANT.

dexspeed · 08-22-2012, 05:38 PM

Congratulations! That looks fantastic!

85turbo12a · 08-24-2012, 12:08 AM

/drool

Rotorypolo · 02-13-2013, 09:13 PM

very nice..what happen to the rear louver???

gawendus13 · 02-14-2013, 02:12 PM

shes a beauty!!!!!!!!!!!!!

diabolical1 · 02-16-2013, 04:57 PM

beautiful (seemingly well-kept) 3!

two things: (1) it's been a while since i've seen one of those air filter setups, so thanks for bringing back some good memories, and (2) i have honestly loved the Transformers since they came out in the mid 80s, but please, PLEASE, consider getting rid of that Autobot decal. they are driving me insane.

enjoy your car.

MAZMART · 02-22-2013, 08:53 AM

Very very nice!

Paul.

Capella · 03-02-2013, 04:13 AM

Very nice! I've always loved the SP RX3's, I've never seen one in real life (genuine or replica), it doesn't seem to be trendy in Australia. In saying that, if I were ever to build a RX3 coupe, it'd definitely be an RX3 SP mock up. More pics please

!

pizzanos · 03-02-2013, 12:11 PM

looks nice

tonka_1956 · 03-25-2014, 06:47 PM

little changes to the engine bay

Whizbang · 03-25-2014, 06:50 PM

how do you keep it so clean? i would feel bad standing near it

tonka_1956 · 03-25-2014, 06:55 PM

Thanks, under cover and in the garage

andrewrotary · 02-08-2018, 11:30 PM

Your car is so beautiful. I did not even know RX3 production went into 1978. I know that you could not buy one in the mainland in 1978. How did you find it in PR? Do you have any sources? I would love to find a RX3 wagon and would be happy to ship it to myself.

78RX3SP · 02-15-2018, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andrewrotary

Your car is so beautiful. I did not even know RX3 production went into 1978. I know that you could not buy one in the mainland in 1978. How did you find it in PR? Do you have any sources? I would love to find a RX3 wagon and would be happy to ship it to myself.

Yes, the RX3SP was sold in mainland. RX3 wagon should be easier to find, since not as desirable as coupes. Check the usual classified ads, Craiglist, etc.

02-13-2013, 09:13 PM	#5
Rotorypolo Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: ATL iTrader: (0) Posts: 116 Rep Power: 17	very nice..what happen to the rear louver??? __________________ 1994 RX-7 PEP - (SOLD) 1993 RX-7 R1 - (under the knife) 1973 RX-3 13b 5 speed (DGRR 2011- 1st in class)

03-02-2013, 04:13 AM	#9
Capella The Newbie Join Date: Feb 2013 iTrader: (0) Posts: 8 Rep Power: 0	Very nice! I've always loved the SP RX3's, I've never seen one in real life (genuine or replica), it doesn't seem to be trendy in Australia. In saying that, if I were ever to build a RX3 coupe, it'd definitely be an RX3 SP mock up. More pics please ! Last edited by Capella; 03-19-2013 at 07:13 AM.. Reason: clarify point.*

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02-08-2018, 11:30 PM	#14
andrewrotary The Newbie Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Vancouver, WA iTrader: (0) Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	Puerto Rico Your car is so beautiful. I did not even know RX3 production went into 1978. I know that you could not buy one in the mainland in 1978. How did you find it in PR? Do you have any sources? I would love to find a RX3 wagon and would be happy to ship it to myself.

08-22-2012, 12:50 AM	#2
speedjunkie RCC Loves Me Not You Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Colorado Springs, CO iTrader: (1) Posts: 2,089 Rep Power: 19	Wow, that is GORGEOUS. I WANT.

08-22-2012, 05:38 PM	#3
dexspeed The Newbie Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Ottawa, Ontario iTrader: (0) Posts: 14 Rep Power: 0	Congratulations! That looks fantastic!

08-24-2012, 12:08 AM	#4
85turbo12a nerd Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lakeland Florida iTrader: (0) Posts: 107 Rep Power: 14	/drool

02-14-2013, 02:12 PM	#6
gawendus13 The Newbie Join Date: Nov 2010 iTrader: (0) Posts: 12 Rep Power: 0	shes a beauty!!!!!!!!!!!!!

02-22-2013, 08:53 AM	#8
MAZMART Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0) Posts: 31 Rep Power: 0	Very very nice! Paul.

03-02-2013, 12:11 PM	#10
pizzanos the man Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: wilkesbarre iTrader: (0) Posts: 7 Rep Power: 0	looks nice

03-25-2014, 06:55 PM	#13
tonka_1956 The Newbie Join Date: Aug 2012 iTrader: (0) Posts: 18 Rep Power: 0	Thanks, under cover and in the garage