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1979 Mazda 323 323
Asking price: $40,000
Listed within the last 7 days | Seller located in Porirua, Wellington ·1559 views · 81 others watchlisted

1979 Mazda 323

12A Bridgeport
  63,297km
  Sedan
  5
  Petrol
  1171cc
  Manual
Number plate:  JA8500
Year:  1979
Exterior colour:  Orange
Doors:  5 door
Cylinders:  Rotary
Import history:  NZ New
Registration expires:  Jul 2026
WoF expires:  Expired

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Description

FOR SALE – CERTIFIED 12A BRIDGEPORT MAZDA 323

After years of ownership and a huge amount of money spent getting this car sorted properly, I unfortunately neee to move it on.

This is a certified rotary-converted Mazda 323 running a strong 12A Bridgeport. The car starts first turn hot or cold, sounds incredible, and has had extensive work carried out to make it reliable and enjoyable to drive.

ENGINE:

  • Certified 12A Bridgeport conversion
  • Genuine Weber 48IDA carburettor and manifold
  • Professionally fitted and tuned by Lawton's
  • Gilmer belt and pulley setup
  • Fenix oil cooler (brand new)
  • New radiator
  • New ignition components
  • New alternator
  • Strong compression
  • Always run quality fuel with Motul 800 premix
  • Starts and runs exceptionally well

DRIVELINE & SUSPENSION:

  • RX-7 s1 gearbox rebuilt with short shift
  • RX-7 s1 Front suspension conversion
  • RX-7 s1 brake upgrade
  • Extensive recent work completed
  • New rear muffler
  • Exhaust certification *Standard Diff

WHEELS & TYRES:

  • 17" Lenso alloy wheels
  • Good tyres

ELECTRICAL:

  • GPS
  • Central locking *Retro bluetooth headunit, sub amp, door speakers and 6x9s in parcel tray all new. *Battery in boot etc

EXTRAS:

  • Large amount of spare parts included
  • Extra interior parts including multiple door trims
  • Receipts and paperwork
  • Certification paperwork *All brand new door seals etc

Also have a spare 13b J Port unknown exact condition but does turn freely by hand which can be included for right price

Body overall is pretty tidy for age bonnet has some bog cracking on it and few bits and pieces could be touched up but overall pretty tidy all round.

Custom interior brand new carpet and underlay sound deadning, new custom boot trims

This car has had so much time and money spent on it to make it mint

More photos, videos, receipts, dates to come in couple days

Serious enquiries only. No Swaps

Rx7 12a 13b rotary mazda rwd 323 glc cert

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Asking price
$40,000
On road costs
Excluded
View finance estimate $200 weekly
The seller is open to offers on this listing
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mikeynz29

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Location
Porirua
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Tuesday, 24 February 2026
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