The GC generation Mazda 626 (known as the Capella for its home market) was released in 1982 and in a departure from previous rear-drive versions, it was front-engine, front-wheel-drive. The 626 was an attempt by Mazda to go up-market but they didn’t launch their own luxury brand like Lexus/Infiniti/Acura, but they did offer some interesting […]
This next car comes in as a tip from Matt C who writes: I had to check if this was the same brown, rear wheel drive, four door, manual transmission Mazda 626 that I sent in two years ago. It isn’t, which is good because it would have been sad to see that earlier example […]
Do you remember when Mazda built econoboxes that were fun to drive? Wait…they still build some of the most fun poor people haulers on the planet, but why is the MX-5 the only car that gets right-wheel-drive? How much of the BMW 3-series would be converted by a rear-drive Mazda 6…not that you’ll see it […]
The original Mazda 626 named was first applied to a front-engine rear-drive sedan/coupe in 1978. The 626 was known as the Capella in its home market, but over here in the land of the free, it was Mazda’s mid sized offering with a focus on luxury. Find this 1982 Mazda 626 Coupe here on eBay […]
The second generation Mazda Capella was badged as the 626 for the US Market and sold from 1979 through 1982. There was a 2-door coupe and 4-door sedan version, but both rode on MacPherson front with a four link sold beam axle out back. Find this 1980 Mazda 626 Capella offered for $5,900 in Vinings, […]
Mazda has always been the Japanese equivalent to Chrysler (or maybe AMC…no…Subaru is AMC) — not quite number one or two (Honda/Toyota and GM/Ford) in terms of sales but always releasing strangely appealing vehicles. The first generation US spec Mazda 626 (aka 2nd generation Capella) certainly qualifies as quirky, but is it something you would […]
When it comes to the clean car feature search, there are a few things we look for in a late model car. Let’s check the short list; manual transmission, original owner, low miles, nice condition, and stock — if a car meets those requirements it really doesn’t matter if it is a Yugo or a […]
This 1979 Mazda 626 racer is wearing our favorite vintage Skull & AARP livery. It is said to be an original one owner car– as in it originally had one owner, and then some other people, racing teams, firms, salvage yards…but rest assured it has had at least one owner. Find it here on craigslist […]
The 2nd generation Mazda Capella was known outside Japan as the Mazda 626 and featured classic front-engine rear-drive setup and a few basic 4-cylinder powerplant options. Of course the best versions where saved for the Japanese domestic market and here in North America we only got a smog-choked 80 horsepower from 2-liters, but the owner […]
Modern automakers get flak for changing their numerology (I’m looking at you, BMW) and confusing everybody. Is it a greater sin to change major driveline and layout characteristics and keep the same name? Find this rear-drive 1982 Mazda 626 coupe with 40,000 miles for $2,800 in San Antonio, Texas. Words and tip from DT commenter […]