Description
This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The Classic Sale at Wheeler Dealer Live 2025 on Sunday the 1st of June, Bicester Motion, OX26 5HA.
Autozam was a sub-brand of Mazda, focusing on smaller vehicles, including Kei cars, which are small, fuel-efficient cars popular in Japan. Many Autozam models were essentially Suzuki models rebadged and sold under the Autozam brand
The AZ-1 is a notable example. Originally based upon a Suzuki concept, it was passed to Toshiko Hirai and his team who built it with gullwing doors, independent suspension, and disc brakes all round
Fitted with a mid-mounted, 657cc turbo-charged, in-line, three-cylinder engine offering remarkable performance for a city car
Towards the end of production, Mazda offered a few special-editions including the MazdaSpeed we have on offer today
Only 100 of these were built and were available only in monochromatic paint (black, red, or silver) with bespoke MazdaSpeed additions which included a large basket-handle rear wing, front spoiler, modified bonnet, mechanical LSD, sport shock absorbers and springs, and alloy wheels.
Acquired by our vendor a number of years ago, it has benefitted from a body-off restoration and full Dynitrol treatment and presents exceptionally well
A double shot of Espresso compared to the comfort of a Cappucino, these are seriously cool little cars and this is likely to be the very best example of the model available in the UK today
The appropriate cherished registration number, A21 POA, will remain with the car
