Mazda RX-510 Concept 1971

[20B_4ME]

The Mazda RX-510 was a concept car created to promote the soon to be released RX-3 / Savanna. It was first exhibited at the 1971 Tokyo Motor Show and heavily based on the RX-3. The middle section is obviously RX-3 / 808 with custom front and rear end styling. The front and rear apparently was a take on impact resistant bumpers. In my eyes the rear styling works well where as the front misses the mark a bit. The interior was stock except for the seats and it was powered by a 10A rotary engine with four speed manual gearbox.

More info here: http://oldcarjunkie.wordpress.com/2011/03/18/mazda-rx-510/

 

[Moxsson]

I've never heard of this car, but you have my vote - the back end on that thing is wicked cool. Plus rotary power? Sold!

 

[20B_4ME]

Have a look at the small rotor-shapped holes on the wheels!

 

[Moxsson]

Yeah man that's cool stuff! I agree the front-end styling is a bit questionable, but I feel it could grow on me. I do like the grille louvers... definitely different but I'm kinda liking it.