JUNE 1996 MAZDA R100

Despite the absence of its unique ribbed hubcaps – the ones fitted look like they’re from a 1960s Ford – this R100 would have attracted plenty of rotary-enthusiast attention. This was the first full-production Mazda to offer Wankel power and only a few hundred from the 95,000 made reached Australia. Most by 1996 were also missing their fragile 10A engines so this car also has authenticity in its favour. Rust was also a problem but this one seems to have escaped the tin-worm and hopefully still survives.

SINCE THEN A few crazy asking prices shouldn’ t under mine theR100’ s position as a significant‘ milestone’ car. In the current market a topclass 10 A is genuinely capable of$50,000.