Anyone familiar with Mazda today probably knows the brand through the MX5 Miata. In 1989, this throwable, perfectly balanced little sports car single-handedly reinvigorated the convertible market.It is also a brand of Mazda

But before the Miata or even the RX-7, there was the Cosmo.

An early Series I version came out in 1967, and the Series II you see below is a 1968 update. It powers the nifty Series II (L10B) with 128 horsepower, its twin-rotor engine has a 7,000 rpm redline, a five-speed gearbox and a top speed of over 120 mph.

Over time, the flagship Cosmo went from a sport to a Luxury cars.

In 1967-68 Mazda produced 343 Series I; 833 of the Series II, from mid-’68 to ’72. They are not a lot of these anymore, they are becoming more and more collectible. The RHD model you see below sells for $105,000.

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