JUNE 1993 MAZDA RX2 COUPE

While RX2 sedans remained available in Australia until 1978, the two-door version was discontinued in 1972 and ranks with the most coveted of 1970s Japanese models. Dodgy, modified cars in the current market begin at $15,000 but the few that have survived in substantially untouched condition and retaining their original 12A rotary engines can reach $30,000. Excusing the oversized wheels, this stark white coupe fits that description and will likely have tripled its 1993 asking price.

SINCE THEN: Soaring world values for early Mazda rot aries can only bring good news for owners of the ultra scarce RX -2 Coupe. USA still has some affordable cars but be wary of dodgy quality and fakes.