This 1974 Mazda RX-4 is a far cry from the needy or tasteless examples we usually find on offer. It is clean, understated, and looks nearly stock, but under the hood is an 80’s era 13B from an RX7 Turbo II , doubling the stock 12A’s horsepower. Find it here on eBay in Concord, California.

The metallic green is a period shade that works very well with the 7/8ths size Ford Maverick styling. It looks that the front bumper overriders have been trashed–giving the front a cleaner look–but a new valence may need fabricated to fill the void. The dark grey painted steel wheels, with bright trim rings and lugs, are a wonderful choice.

Inside is pure ’70s Japanese luxury. The tan vinyl seats look nearly perfect. Based on the carpeted cover, the dash is likely cracked–finding a NOS or a clean used piece might be a challenge. When was the last time you saw one of these with stock seats and steering wheel? Those always seem long gone on the poorly modified models.

The seller notes that a Turbo II drivetrain out of the late 80’s RX7 has been installed, which should put out around 200hp. Some suspension work is left unfinished at this point, including an alignment, as the seller has not completed the installation of power steering.-

So many early Mazdas have been butchered in the name of performance. This car is a refreshing example of tasteful personalization. We can’t think of much we would change.