Just another boxy 1980s Japanese sedan? Not quite. This right-hand-drive 1986 Mazda Luce Royal Classic for sale on Hemmings.com features a turbocharged rotary engine, rear-wheel-drive, and more luxury appointments than the regular Luce, which would later become the imported-to-the-United States 929. Even in Japan, it’s an uncommon car, and the seller claims it’s the only one in the United States. From the seller’s description:
It was call the Black unicorn from the rotary world. The Luce Royal Classic Was so unique, featuring greater technical innovation pillar less hardtop. Factory fitted with a turbocharged 13B Rotary engine, digital speedometer, a cool-box for canned beverages, prominent emblems, electronically adjustable suspension and power options throughout and much more. This 1986 Mazda is 1 of 500 Royal Classic hardtop produce between 1986-1991. I purchase this car from Japan and is the only one in the hole country. Very few left around the world and closed to none in the conditions mine is in. This Luce has been well Kept and been modified with tastefully parts and comes with some of the rarest Options available for the Luce in 1986.
Manual Transmission 5speed; Rear Wheel Drive; 86,000 KM ( 53,500 Miles); Color: White II; No repair History All original body panels; VIN HC3S100569
Rare Factory equipped Options: Full Aero Kit, Front Driving Lights, Small Fridge on the rear shelf, Audio Control located rear seat arm rest. ( Audio Upgrade package 1986 rare option on the first Generation Luce), Rear seats recline and slide forward option ( very rare option on the first Generation Luce and expensive one), Digital Speed odometer, Manual Transmission ( very few are know to exist in MT), Grand Turismo Grill
Here are some of the Main Modifications done to the car: Trust Turbo Kit ( TD06-20G Turbo, intercooler, pipes, blow off valve, air intake etc ); Trust Exhaust, down pipe etc; Mazda Speed Twin plate clutch; Mazda Speed LSD; Orleans Harmonic drive; Large Cusco aluminum radiator; Front and Rear Nissan Skyline HCR32 Brakes; 17 inches panamax sports G7 wheels; Veilside Red racing bucket seat; Mazdaspeed steering wheel; Omori gauges Boost/water temp/oil pressure/exhaust gas temp; Blitz boost controller; Ohlins suspension; Upgraded rear tail lights
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