1972 Mazda RX2 - Prices, Photos, More

Powered by a 1.3 Liter Rotary engine with a 5-Speed Manual transmission. Blue exterior. Black interior.

Introduced in 1970 the RX-2, or Capella as it was marketed in Japan, was Mazda's intermediate alternative to their smaller models. Offering a range of motors in not quite midsize, not quite compact coupe and sedan body styles, the RX-2 was popular with families and singles alike and to this day garner a cult like following. RX-2s fitted with the Wankel Rotary were marketed more like a sports car and fitted with a 5 speed manual they sure drove like one too! This fine 1972 example is powered by a 13B rotary engine fed by a Holley 600 carb and has MSD ignition. Rev this rotary out and it almost sounds like a giant wasp thanks to racing beat headers and muffler. Paired with a 5 speed manual imagine how this car can get up and go! Enough about how this car drives, check out how it looks! This RX-2 has quite a handsome appearance from every angle. At the front you notice the color...