Gregor Wenner
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LOT 190
1970 Mazda Cosmo Sport 110S Coupé Chassis no. L10B-10769 Engine no. 10A-1865
Sold for €103,500 inc. premium
Lot 190
1970 Mazda Cosmo Sport 110S Coupé
1970 Mazda Cosmo Sport 110S Coupé
Chassis no. L10B-10769
Engine no. 10A-1865
Chassis no. L10B-10769
Engine no. 10A-1865
• One of three delivered new to France
• One of 1,176 made
• 73,500 certified kilometres from new
• Extensively restored and engine rebuilt 1500 kilometres ago
Although founded in the 1920s, the company that would become Mazda Motor Corporation did not commence series production of passenger cars until 1960. Only four years later the Japanese firm exhibited its first rotary-engined prototype, having acquired the rights to produce NSU's Wankel-designed engines. In 1966 Mazda launched its first rotary, the Cosmo L10A, which went into production the following year. Mazda's flagship model, the Cosmo was powered by a twin-rotor engine displacing 982cc and producing 110bhp, which was enough to endow the pretty two-seater coupé with a top speed of 185km/h. In July 1968 a more powerful and faster (128bhp, 193km/h) L10B version on a longer wheelbase was introduced. Production was limited and when the Cosmo was phased out in 1972 only 1,519 had been made, 1,176 of which were the L10B version.
The Mazda Cosmo together with the Toyota 2000 GT is a must have for any serious collector of Japanese super cars. This stunning example was purchased in 2006 from a former Mazda dealer. Dating from 1970, it was the only Cosmo remaining in France of three imported at that time, and was exhibited for several years at the Le Mans Motor Museum. While in the former owner's hands, the Mazda has participated in many events: Exhibition Place Vendôme at the Rallye des Princesses; Rétromobile, on the Mazda stand; Mondial de l'Automobile on the Mazda stand; Classics Days at Magny Cours; Le Mans Classic; and various exhibitions at Mazda dealerships and demonstrations of classic cars. It has also been the subject of numerous reports in the motoring press and on television.
This car benefits from extensive restoration, carried out in 2015 (full details available). The engine was overhauled by a Japanese rotary engine specialist, who came to France especially to complete the task, and has covered only 1,500 kilometres since the rebuild. Other noteworthy features include overhauled carburettor, ignition, new oil pump, rebuilt shock absorbers, new starter motor and new paintwork (in the original cream colour) while many trim parts have been re-chromed. All tyres, including the spare, are new.
The car is described as in generally very good condition both inside and outside, with everything in accordance with the original specification. The car is presently registered and TÜV inspected in Germany and comes with the old French Carte Grise and current German registration documents. The car has all its keys, the very rare key ring, the operating and maintenance manual and the tool kit, all of which are original. A rare find.
• One of 1,176 made
• 73,500 certified kilometres from new
• Extensively restored and engine rebuilt 1500 kilometres ago
Although founded in the 1920s, the company that would become Mazda Motor Corporation did not commence series production of passenger cars until 1960. Only four years later the Japanese firm exhibited its first rotary-engined prototype, having acquired the rights to produce NSU's Wankel-designed engines. In 1966 Mazda launched its first rotary, the Cosmo L10A, which went into production the following year. Mazda's flagship model, the Cosmo was powered by a twin-rotor engine displacing 982cc and producing 110bhp, which was enough to endow the pretty two-seater coupé with a top speed of 185km/h. In July 1968 a more powerful and faster (128bhp, 193km/h) L10B version on a longer wheelbase was introduced. Production was limited and when the Cosmo was phased out in 1972 only 1,519 had been made, 1,176 of which were the L10B version.
The Mazda Cosmo together with the Toyota 2000 GT is a must have for any serious collector of Japanese super cars. This stunning example was purchased in 2006 from a former Mazda dealer. Dating from 1970, it was the only Cosmo remaining in France of three imported at that time, and was exhibited for several years at the Le Mans Motor Museum. While in the former owner's hands, the Mazda has participated in many events: Exhibition Place Vendôme at the Rallye des Princesses; Rétromobile, on the Mazda stand; Mondial de l'Automobile on the Mazda stand; Classics Days at Magny Cours; Le Mans Classic; and various exhibitions at Mazda dealerships and demonstrations of classic cars. It has also been the subject of numerous reports in the motoring press and on television.
This car benefits from extensive restoration, carried out in 2015 (full details available). The engine was overhauled by a Japanese rotary engine specialist, who came to France especially to complete the task, and has covered only 1,500 kilometres since the rebuild. Other noteworthy features include overhauled carburettor, ignition, new oil pump, rebuilt shock absorbers, new starter motor and new paintwork (in the original cream colour) while many trim parts have been re-chromed. All tyres, including the spare, are new.
The car is described as in generally very good condition both inside and outside, with everything in accordance with the original specification. The car is presently registered and TÜV inspected in Germany and comes with the old French Carte Grise and current German registration documents. The car has all its keys, the very rare key ring, the operating and maintenance manual and the tool kit, all of which are original. A rare find.
Footnotes
1970 Mazda Cosmo Sport 110S Coupé
Châssis n° L10B-10769
Moteur n° 10A-1865
• L'une des trois livrées neuves en France
• Seulement 1 176 produites
• 73 500 km depuis l'origine, certifiés
• Profondément restaurée avec réfection du moteur ; 1 500 km parcourus depuis
Bien que fondée dans les années 1920, la firme qui allait devenir la Mazda Motor Corporation n'entama la production en série de voitures particulières qu'en 1960. Il ne fallut que quatre années à la marque japonaise pour présenter son premier prototype à moteur rotatif Wankel, dont elle avait acquis les droits de production auprès de NSU. En 1966, Mazda lança sa première voiture ainsi motorisée, la Cosmo L10A, dont la production démarra l'année suivante. Modèle étendard de Mazda, la Cosmo était équipée d'un moteur à double rotor de cylindrée 982 cm3 qui délivrait 110 ch, puissance permettant à ce mignon coupé deux-places d'atteindre 185 km/h. En juillet 1968 apparut une version plus puissante et plus rapide (128 ch et 193 km/h), la L10B à empattement allongé. La production se faisait à petite cadence et, lorsque la Cosmo fut retirée du catalogue en 1972, il n'en avait été sorti que 1 519 exemplaires, dont 1 176 en version L10B.
La Mazda Cosmo, comme la Toyota 2000 GT, sont des musts pour tout collectionneur de supercars japonaises qui se respecte. Ce merveilleux exemplaire a été acheté en 2006 à un ancien concessionnaire Mazda ; il date de 1970 et restait le seul des trois exemplaires importés à l'époque à être encore présent en France. Il a été exposé pendant plusieurs années au Musée mécanique du Mans. Alors qu'il était entre les mains de son précédent propriétaire, il a participé à de nombreuses manifestations : exposition Place Vendôme lors du Rallye des Princesses, Rétromobile, sur le stand Mazda, Mondial de l'Automobile, sur le stand Mazda, Classics Days à Magny Cours, Le Mans Classic et différentes expositions dans des concessions Mazda et des rassemblements de voitures de collection. Il a aussi fait l'objet de nombreux reportages dans la presse automobile et à la télévision.
Cette voiture bénéficie d'une restauration complète effectuée en 2015 (le détail complet en est disponible). Son moteur a été rénové par un Japonais spécialiste des rotatifs, venu en France pour l'occasion, et il a parcouru 1 500 km depuis. Parmi les autres principaux travaux, on peut citer la réfection du carburateur, l'allumage, une nouvelle pompe à huile, des amortisseurs refaits, un nouveau démarreur, une nouvelle peinture (dans la couleur crème d'origine) et le re-chromage de nombreuses pièces d'habillage. Les cinq pneus sont neufs.
Cette voiture est présentée comme en très bon état général, tant extérieur qu'intérieur, et en totale concordance avec sa définition d'origine. Elle est immatriculée en Allemagne, contrôlée par le TÜV et munie de son ancienne carte grise française ainsi que de ses actuels documents d'immatriculation allemands. Elle est en possession de toutes ses clés, de son très rare porte-clés, de sa notice d'utilisation, de son carnet d'entretien et de sa trousse à outils, tous d'origine. Une rareté.
Il existe aussi une importante collection de pièces de rechange, dont on peut négocier séparément l'acquisition avec le vendeur.
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