Mazda Cosmo Sport 110S Coupe
1970 Mazda Cosmo Sport 110S Coupé Chassis number L10B-10769 Engine no. 10A-1865 • One of three delivered new in France • One of 1.176 made • 73.500 certified kilometers from new • Extensively restored and engine rebuilt 1500 kilometers ago Although founded in the 1920s, the company that would later become Mazda Motor Corporation did not begin series production of passenger cars until 1960. Just four years later, the Japanese company exhibited its first prototype with a rotary engine, after acquiring the rights to produce NSU's Wankel-engined cars. In 1966, Mazda launched its first rotary car, the Cosmo L10A, which went into production the following year. Mazda's flagship, the Cosmo, was powered by a twin-rotor engine with a displacement of 982 cc and an output of 110 hp, which was enough to give the beautiful two-seater coupe a top speed of 185 km/h. In July 1968, a more powerful and faster (128 hp, 193 km/h) L10B version with a longer wheelbase was introduced.
Mazda Cosmo Sport 110S Coupe from 1970
Chassis number L10B-10769
Engine No. 10A-1865
• One of three newly delivered in France
• One of 1.176 made
• 73.500 certified kilometers from new
• Extensively restored and engine rebuilt 1500 kilometers ago
Although founded in the 1920s, the company that would later become Mazda Motor Corporation did not begin series production of passenger cars until 1960. Just four years later, the Japanese company exhibited its first prototype with a rotary engine, after acquiring the rights to produce NSU's Wankel-engined cars. In 1966, Mazda launched its first rotary car, the Cosmo L10A, which went into production the following year. Mazda's flagship, the Cosmo, was powered by a twin-rotor engine with a displacement of 982 cc and an output of 110 hp, which was enough to give the beautiful two-seater coupe a top speed of 185 km/h. In July 1968, a more powerful and faster (128 hp, 193 km/h) L10B version with a longer wheelbase was introduced. Production was limited, and when the Cosmo was phased out in 1972, only 1.519 had been made, of which 1.176 were the L10B version.
Along with the Toyota 2000 GT, the Mazda Cosmo is a must-have for every serious collector of Japanese supercars. This beautiful example was purchased in 2006 from a former Mazda dealer. Dating from 1970, it was the only Cosmo remaining in France of three imported examples from that era and was exhibited at the Le Mans Motor Museum for several years. While in the hands of its former owner, the Mazda participated in many events: Exhibition Place Vendôme during the Rallye des Princesses; Retromobile, at the Mazda stand; Mondial de l'Automobile at the Mazda stand; Classic Car Days at Magny Cours; Le Mans Classic; and various exhibitions at Mazda dealerships and classic car demonstrations. It has also been the subject of numerous reports in the automotive press and on television.
This car has undergone an extensive restoration carried out in 2015 (full details available). The engine was overhauled by a Japanese rotary engine specialist, who came to France specifically to carry out the task, and has covered only 1.500 kilometers since the rebuild. Other notable features include a reconditioned 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 tires, including the spare wheel, are new.
The car is described as being in generally very good condition both inside and out, all in keeping with the original specification. The car is currently registered and TÜV inspected in Germany and comes with the old French Carte Grise and current German registration documents. The car comes with all keys, the very rare key fob, the operating and maintenance manual and the tool box, all of which are original. A rare find.