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26k-Mile 1980 Mazda 626 5-Speed

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Sold for $6,326 on 7/29/19comments-icon187Comments
No Reserve: 26k-Mile 1980 Mazda 626 5-Speed

This 1980 Mazda 626 was purchased new at Western Mazda of Reno, Nevada, and was recently acquired by the seller, reportedly from the estate of the original owner. Now showing just 26k miles, the car is finished in a Crystal Silver Metallic over a gray fabric interior and is powered by a 2.0-liter inline-four paired with a five-speed manual transmission. Features include air-conditioning, cruise control, an 8-track player, and an aftermarket tachometer. This 626 is now offered with service records, period Nevada plates, 8-track tapes, factory literature, and a clean Nevada title in the seller’s name.

No Reserve: 26k-Mile 1980 Mazda 626 5-Speed

The exterior is finished in a Crystal Silver Metallic (K6). Paint imperfections are shown in the photo gallery below, along with the car in the original owner’s garage at the time of the seller’s purchase.

No Reserve: 26k-Mile 1980 Mazda 626 5-Speed

The stock steel wheels were reportedly fitted with new Ironman tires in 2019. Older Nevada plates are mounted, and the rear wears a 2001 registration sticker. The car is not currently registered.

No Reserve: 26k-Mile 1980 Mazda 626 5-Speed

The interior is trimmed in gray fabric with black carpets and door panels. An AutoMeter 8k-rpm tachometer was installed by the original owner, along with a Sears cruise control unit. Amenities include air-conditioning, an AM/FM radio, and a Clarion 8-track player, for which a few period tapes are included. The five-digit odometer shows 26k miles.

No Reserve: 26k-Mile 1980 Mazda 626 5-Speed

The 2.0-liter MA inline-four sends power to the rear wheels via a five-speed manual transmission. Service performed at the time of the seller’s purchase reportedly included an oil change, a fuel tank flush, a carburetor rebuild, a brake fluid flush, a coolant flush, and installation of a new distributor cap, rotor, battery, and spark plugs. The seller notes paint deterioration from a possible brake fluid spill on the driver-side shock tower.

No Reserve: 26k-Mile 1980 Mazda 626 5-Speed

Records included in the sale reportedly detail maintenance, emissions tests, fuel purchases, and car washes performed by the original owner. Factory literature, manuals for the aftermarket tachometer and cruise control, a first aid kit, tire chains, and tools are included in the sale.

The video below presents a start-up and idle, and a driving video is below.

Auction Result

Winning Bid USD $6,326 by Rwarren32
Auction Ended July 29, 2019 at 3:27PM PT
Bids 43
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BaT Essentials

Seller: Reno2
Listing Details
  • Chassis: CB2MS593102
  • 26k Miles Shown
  • 2.0-Liter Carbureted Inline-Four
  • Five-Speed Manual Transmission
  • Crystal Silver Metallic
  • Gray and Black Fabric Interior
  • Aftermarket Cruise Control and Tachometer
  • 8-Track Player
  • Longterm First Owner
  • Extensive Records
  • Owner's Manuals
Private Party or Dealer: Private Party
Lot #21371