Mazda Capella & Mazda Rx2 side by side

[@gregroles69]

My first car, sadly a 1.6 piston, upgraded to a 1.8, never had the cash to convert to rotary. I remember terrible steering and the flapping bonnet hinges despite endless work to try and fix. Wish I still had it but rusted out in the subframe, so gave it to a kindergarten for a sandpit! Thanks for the video and the memories, drove that car for 7 years.

[@nazmazosr1260]

Cool story; we all have gone through this at one point or another with these Mazda cars lol...

[@Ozlozcircuitresearch]

We got both in Australia but the capella had a piston motor and different taillights it worked the same for 808/rx3 & 929/ rx4

[@nazmazosr1260]

Interesting how Mazda switch these cars around overseas... Thanks for the insight...

[@jakerubino3233]

Yeah totally, I’ve seen the original factory production timeline chart for all production of Mazda vehicles and it only shows the alternate configuration of each RX model having reciprocating engines. I believe the examples of RE equipped Capella’s, 1200 808 ,929 and 121 (RX5) were modified after production. Just speculation but I can’t see how else it was done if not officially on the production line.

[@nazmazosr1260]

Great info...

[@raulcontes5533]

AMAZING VIDEO!!! I'M A ROTARY GUY !!!!!FROM PUERTO RICO!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@juanalcantar2305]

Beautiful Mazdas! RX2 is so clean through out, interior is 🔥🔥🔥 Capella RE is an early example, factory fog light switch/black fender mirrors/Sport badge, among other pieces makes this a top spec Capella RE Sport for 71. Love it in Herschel Orange, special car indeed! Great video, thanks for sharing.

[@nazmazosr1260]

No doubt!

[@Pedroj-f5i]

I love your videos and how down to earth you are, I've had my 72 RX2 for over 21 years, I need a hood since mine seems like it was hit by meteors, where did they get the carbon hood, my engine just got refreshed, I love to send you pictures, take care guys, don't crush them, restore them!!

[@nazmazosr1260]

Carbon fiber hoods would be a nice option reach out on Instagram or Facebook and I can direct you to the right person

[@xntrcshft]

Fab footage, great cars! Thanks for sharing! 👍 Spot all those tiny differences between the model years. Body painted firewall panels and different door card patterns (71). Know it's nitpicking, but it's a 71 Capella RE, of course. 😉

[@xntrcshft]

PS: REgarding the horns, I've heard that one is for urban use, one for rural use. Two tone horns were banned over here, so we only got the one horn button in the middle of the steering wheel.

[@nazmazosr1260]

Wow, thanks, that's great info and I can see why they would do that.

[@jakerubino3233]

9:32 always put the money into the ol skool RX’s bro. There’s so many more C10’s around compared to the ever dwindling number of old rotors that haven’t been turned into race cars or modified so far that another owner can’t build from a stock type base. They’ve gone through the roof in price her in Australia

[@nazmazosr1260]

I agree, we need more Rotaries out there...

[@orlandonostagiafever1964]

My first classic Mazda was a 73 four door Rx2 regret selling it .

[@donaldlewis8643]

My Dad had a forest green 72 rx2! I loved that car!

[@petergracemeguide1280]

I bought my first if many rotary mazdas an rx2 coupe in 1992, technically in australia they were sold as Mazda Capella sports RE. My first was a 1971 first shipment car. , my second was a 12/1972 t dash with the big re shield badges in the front guards near the bumper and the steel re shields . It was repainted toyota red mica 1993 colour , it looked similar to this red coupe. The first capella sports re was october 1970 these are unique in build , being eyelet terminals n screws on the wiring , indecator stalk n light switch is different. The early coupes have different corner chrome with the gutters . The later ones are fatter and wider same as usa spec. , also look at the front aprin air vents for hot n cold climates , there is a rear garnish on aust. Spec . Australia stopped the coupes after 1972 but a few private ones came in later. The door locks are a tell tail for early cars and rear aerial for series 1, consuls are also different. Another is the early bonnets are different. Love my rx2s

[@nazmazosr1260]

I can tell you know your RX2/Capella, good stuff...

[@GWhizzJhangaPakato]

Mad duo, brapping goodness

[@nazmazosr1260]

Indeed👍

[@reddymon]

My first new car purchase. RX2. Lots of fun right up to where it became difficult to start. Water seals on the rotors failed at 13k. Just out of the 12k warranty and Mazda told me tough luck. Could not afford an engine rebuild and the car had no resale value so I was back to driving junk for the next few years. It did still look good parked in my driveway.

[@nazmazosr1260]

Amazing story I can only imagine see these cars new at the Mazda dealers. Many of us would say you're very fortunate for buying one at the time 👍.

[@eddylorenzo5033]

Official keep us posted on that rx3 wagon 😊 great video I'm a rotary head myself own a 87 turbo 2

[@nazmazosr1260]

You got it!

[@Pedroj-f5i]

I would love to have an RX2 hood original but can't seem to find one, please let me know if you know of one for sale, thank you sir.

[@nazmazosr1260]

These parts are getting harder to find but you can reach out in Instagram or Facebook @nazmazosr

[@enriquepizano6971]

Awesome video, where did you get that hood at?

[@heribertopagan6996]

Beautiful car I have a 1972 rx2 and a 71 r100

[@nazmazosr1260]

Nice! Best of both worlds...

[@jorgegomez3859]

JoRGEGOMEZ 16:12

[@ADudesRotary]

The best part, you got to ride😊

[@nazmazosr1260]

Yeah, that was coo and much fun...

[@ADudesRotary]

@@nazmazosr1260 If you want check out some rides in Australia and New Zealand take a look at misfire KZbin channel. As a side note the outer tail lenses on the Japanese capella were amber. I think the guy said he had a lot of the original parts so hopefully they are in there.

[@Specrotors]

He could've run the fuel line on the red coupe better, looks good otherwise...the orange S1 Capella is a very rare bird, especially with the door pull knobs that are further back, instead of forward...

[@nazmazosr1260]

Good eye's... 71 Capella is a rare one...

[@jorgegomez3859]

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[@vica5768]

Good Job Broski. Now Get to work Frankie…we have leaks to fix.

[@nazmazosr1260]

😂