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The Mazda Company was founded in the 1920s, but it was not until 1960 that they began the production of passenger cars. Only four years later, the Japanese firm exhibited its first rotary-engined prototype, having acquired the rights to produce NSU's Wankel-designed engines. The world's first dual-rotor rotary engine production car, the Mazda Cosmo L10A, was officially launched on May 30th, 1967. Mazda felt the Cosmo was a worthy vehicle to showcase the revolutionary Felix Wankel-designed dual rotor passenger-car engine. These were hand-built sports cars that helped propel Mazda to the world's automotive stage. The 982cc twin-rotor engine offered 110 horsepower and gave the two-seater coupe a top speed of 185km/h. In July 1968, a more powerful and faster (128bhp, 193km/h) L10B version on a longer wheelbase was introduced. By the end of its six-year production run, just 1,519 examples were built.
The Mazda Cosmo was a comfortable grand touring car. Wanting to prove the car's performance and reliability, the factory entered two cars in the 1968 Marathon de la Route, an 84-hour test of endurance held at Germany's famed Nürburgring circuit. The Cosmos ran near the top of the field during the entire race, with one retiring in the 82nd hour, the other going on to finish 4th overall behind two works-entered Porsche 911s and a works Lancia Fulvia 1.3 HF.
Of the 1,519 examples produced, 1,176 of those were the Series II L10B version. This particular example is a Series II Cosmo that was first registered in the Hiroshima Prefecture, where Mazda is based, in 1970. The Cosmos were primarily home market cars, and thus, all were produced in right-hand drive configuration. Only six examples were sent to the United States when new.
This example is finished in white (the most popular color) over black vinyl with cloth inserts. It has had several owners in Japan. It received some mechanical refurbishment in 2011, including a restoration of its Zenith carburetor, new spark plugs, cleaning of the gas tank, a new front headlight and rear taillight lens frames, a new battery, and a thorough exterior and engine detailing.
This car left Japan for the first time in its existence to be brought to Bonham's 2015 Scottsdale, Az. sale. When the gavel fell, the car had been sold to a new owner for the sum of $110,000, including the buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2015
The Mazda Cosmo was a comfortable grand touring car. Wanting to prove the car's performance and reliability, the factory entered two cars in the 1968 Marathon de la Route, an 84-hour test of endurance held at Germany's famed Nürburgring circuit. The Cosmos ran near the top of the field during the entire race, with one retiring in the 82nd hour, the other going on to finish 4th overall behind two works-entered Porsche 911s and a works Lancia Fulvia 1.3 HF.
Of the 1,519 examples produced, 1,176 of those were the Series II L10B version. This particular example is a Series II Cosmo that was first registered in the Hiroshima Prefecture, where Mazda is based, in 1970. The Cosmos were primarily home market cars, and thus, all were produced in right-hand drive configuration. Only six examples were sent to the United States when new.
This example is finished in white (the most popular color) over black vinyl with cloth inserts. It has had several owners in Japan. It received some mechanical refurbishment in 2011, including a restoration of its Zenith carburetor, new spark plugs, cleaning of the gas tank, a new front headlight and rear taillight lens frames, a new battery, and a thorough exterior and engine detailing.
This car left Japan for the first time in its existence to be brought to Bonham's 2015 Scottsdale, Az. sale. When the gavel fell, the car had been sold to a new owner for the sum of $110,000, including the buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2015
2015 Bonhams : The Scottsdale Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $140,000-USD $180,000
Sale Price :
USD $110,000
1970 Mazda Cosmo Sport Series II L10B Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Mazda Cosmo Sport Series II L10B
(Data based on Model Year 1970 sales)
1970 Mazda Cosmo Sport 110S Coupé Chassis#: L10B-10769 Sold for USD$112,454 2024 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde a Paris | |
1970 Mazda Cosmo Sold for USD$99,000 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1970 Mazda Cosmo Sport Series II Sold for USD$73,700 2021 Mecum : Glendale | |
1970 Mazda Cosmo 110S Series II Coupe Chassis#: L10A10512 Sold for USD$82,500 2018 Worldwide Auctioneers : Auburn Auction | |
1970 Mazda Cosmo 110S Chassis#: L10A -10512 Sold for USD$44,000 2017 The Finest : Boca Raton | |
1970 Mazda Cosmo Sport 110S Coupé Chassis#: L10B-10769 Sold for USD$154,618 2016 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais | |
1970 Mazda Cosmo Sport Series II Chassis#: L10B-10897 Sold for USD$82,500 2016 RM Sothebys : Arizona | |
1970 Mazda Cosmo Sport Series II L10B Coupe Chassis#: L10B-10900 Sold for USD$110,000 2015 Bonhams : The Scottsdale Auction |
Mazda Cosmo Sport Series II L10Bs That Failed To Sell At Auction
1970 Mazda Cosmo Sport Series II L10B's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1970 Mazda Cosmo Sport | L10B-10732 | 2019 RM Sothebys : Essen | $85,000 | $125,000 | |
1970 Mazda Cosmo Sport 110S Coupé | L10B-10769 | 2015 Bonhams : The Zoute Sale | $80,000 | $100,000 | |
1970 Mazda Cosmo Sport | L10B-10732 | 2015 RM Sotheby's London Auction | $130,000 | $160,000 |
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