Although it may seem incredible, there is a Mazda 626 LX in the world that, at 37 years old, is brand new. It is being sold for the price of a brand new CX-30.
Some time ago, whoever had a lot of money in Colombia generally bought a Mazda 626For decades, that was the most representative car of the high range in our countrybesides assembled in our country for the old Colombian Automotive Company. And one of the versions that I liked the most was the body version. fastbackknown as 626 LX.
By 1987, this model was produced in a series that became known as “New race”corresponding to the second generation that we had in Colombia and that many will remember for being The first one in the country with a digital board. It was a car with global presence and relevance in European countries like Germany, where it was recognized for its quality and technology.
The specimen that stars in these lines is from that very year, located in the Netherlands and Brand new, despite its age. Not only because it remains in a perfect state of conservation and originality, but because It has only traveled 240 km since it left the factory.They have it for sale, although the price will reduce potential buyers.
Mazda 626 LX still new, for sale: Who’s in?
From all points of view, this 1987 Mazda 626 LX (GLX in Europe) is perhaps The most special of this series that we had ever seen. According to the firm ER Classicswhich manages its sale, the unit was delivered new in Switzerland in the most luxurious configuration available at that time. From the outside it stands out for its Dark grey colour, sporty alloy wheels, electric sunroof and contrasting red accents.
Inside we do not have the venerated digital board that it had in Colombia, but we do have a upholstery and finishes in a combination of red and brown colors, with velvet seats. Very much in the style of high-end “eighties” cars. At that time, the perceived high quality and extensive standard equipment were recognized among the main virtues of this car.
On a mechanical level, the 626 LX for sale has the 2.0-liter four-cylinder carbureted engine which in Colombia had the two-door GLX sedan. This plant generated, according to the technical data sheet, 102 hp and 156 Nm of torque at 3,750 rpmalthough in this case it is coupled to a automatic gearbox which was not among the options in the Colombian offer.
At new price
The selling firm points out that, like any car that remains unused, It is prudent for the buyer to do a mechanical check before starting it.. As part of the process, fluids and consumables must be replacedand the possibility of assuming some unforeseen costs should be taken into account. Likewise, The car is delivered with its complete documentation anywhere in the world.
However, the price is somewhat punishing, considering the age of the car. Whoever wants to keep this Mazda 626 LX will have to write the check for 24,950 eurosa figure that in exchange is about 115 million Colombian pesos. Basically, the amount that today costs a Mazda CX-30 Touring 2025 In colombia. That classifies it as a car. purely collectible.
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Óscar Julián Restrepo Mantilla. Source: ER Classics via L’argus.
