We’ve featured the Mazda 323GTX here from time to time. It’s one among several small, turbocharged hatchbacks offered in the late 80s to early 90s time frame. The bonus with this one is AWD, as this was a rally homologation car.
This ad offers a special bonus. Enlarge the second photo below to see what I mean.
This car has been ‘bedazzled’ with a wacky stripe and some extra turbo badges. Apparently, the car just didn’t have enough from the factory. It is true that this had minimal badging/decal work versus some of its competitors.
The seller is part of the story here, though, as we can’t tell if he was wearing any clothes while taking the pictures. Add that to quotes like “I am a private seller” (does he mean ‘privates’ seller?) and “will make myself available” and one has to wonder if this ad is really about the car. Is eBay Motors the new Craigslist Personal?
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Fort Lauderdale, FL
$1,225 with 7 bids and reserve not met
– Post by CG
02/19/2014: Ended at $3,050 with 15 bids and reserve not met
Full Time 4WD with diagram and big diff lock button – cool stuff!
Seats could use a little love.
Why is a naked man taking the photos?
Ad text:
For sale by owner is a 1988 Mazda 323 GTX turbo AWD. This is a rare car and only produced for two years. Only 1243 we’re imported to the USA as a road going version of its group “A” rally car. The price of $13,000 was double that of a standard Mazda 323, but this was a special version indeed! A 16-valve twin cam turbo charged engine, all wheel drive with locking differential , A/C , power steering, digital dash and sunroof, five speed manual gear box , recaro bucket seats, alloy wheels, rear spoiler, original factory stereo, this car is all original with no modifications. Believed to be only 400 of this car left. This is a chance to buy the only one for sale that I could find anywhere , and 100% the same as it left the factory. All the service is up to date, new breaks, new battery. The a/c works great, windows work , good tires all around, car starts, runs, shifts, stops, amazingly. The power this car has and handling are about unbelievable. I am a private seller, not a dealer, broker, not selling for a friend, clear fla title in my name. What the car needs. Visit to the dent dr and take out the dings. The interior is original and has seat covers , there are pics of the seats with the covers off. The valve cover gasket is leaking just a bit, not enough to have to add oil, but a minor fix. The crank for the sunroof is broken,the sunroof does work. I took lots of pictures and have many more I can send. I am happy to help with shipping the car. Will make myself available to help load or deliver the car to a nearby port. The usual will apply, will not release the car until the funds have cleared my bank. The car is sold as-is with no warranty expressed or implied. I am in Fort Lauderdale Florida and local inspection is welcome. I reserve the right to end the auction early as the car has a for sale sign on it here at my home. The car is listed to sell, the reserve is thousands below what I hope to get for the car, so bid with the intention to buy the car please. Philip 954-xxx-xxxx happy to answer any other question. Text is best, or please leave a message and I will return the call when my work day is over.