929/Luce/Sentia/Cosmo History

[Matsuda9]

This is my repost from mazworld:
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First things first

images are © Mazda Corporation
Information used is from Mazda Australia website, Internet Research and this Forum

Ok now thats out of the way.

i wanted to create a definitive model line up for our cars, plus Mazda Australia decided to hide the Old Models Page (Don't know about the rest of the world but Mazda in Australia does not really appreciate you as a customer/owner of their product unless its a current Model that you own )

Anyway, this is information i collected, we need to add as much as we can for different markets

what i would like, is to replace the images with actual photos of original as possible cars, also break up information for different markets (this is pretty much Australia only) so any info you guys have shoot it to me and i will edit posts

[Matsuda9]

Model: 1500 SUA



Sedan Oct 1966 - Oct 1970(Japan - From Aug 1966)
Engine:
(1500) SOHC I4. 1490cc carby..
Transmission: 4 speed manual column shift, RWD

SS Nov 1967 - Sep 1969 (Grille with four horizontal bars)
Engine:
(1500) SOHC I4. 1490cc twin carby.
Transmission: 4 speed manual floor shift, RWD

Model/Year Variations:
A6 Series to chassis N0. 83937
A7 Series from chassis N0. 83938

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Name throughout the world:
Australia: 1500
Japan: Luce
USA:

[Matsuda9]

Model: 1500 SUAV



Estate Sept 1967 - Oct 1971
Engine:
(1500) SOHC I4. 1490cc carby.
Transmission: 4 speed manual column shift, RWD

Model/Year Variations:
A6 Series to chassis No. 36900
A7 Series from chassis No. 36901

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Name throughout the world:
Australia: 1500 Estate
Japan: Luce Estate
USA:

[Matsuda9]

Model: R310



Coupe 1969 - 1972
Engine:
(13A) Rotor. 1308cc carby.

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Name throughout the world:
Australia: Not Sold
Japan: Luce RE Coupe
USA: R310

[Matsuda9]

Model: 1800 SVA



Sedan Sept 1969 - July 1973
Engine:
(VB) SOHC I4, 1796cc Carby

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Name throughout the world:
Australia: 1800
Japan: Luce
USA:

[Matsuda9]

Model: 929 LA2VS



2 door Hardtop & 4 door Sedan Aug 1973 - 1978
Engine:
(VC) SOHC 4 cyl. 1769cc carby.
Transmission: 4 speed manual (std.) 3 speed auto (opt.).

Model/Year Variations:
1973 - one piece grille/headlight surround.
1975 - separate grille and headlight surround.

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Name throughout the world:
Australia: 929
Japan: Luce
USA: 929

[Matsuda9]

Model: 929 LA2VV



Station Wagon Dec 1973 - June 1979
Engine:
(VC) SOHC 4 cyl. 1769cc carby.
Transmission: 4 speed manual (std.), 3 speed T-Bar Auto (opt.),

Model/Year Variations:
1973 - one piece grille/headlight surround.
1975 - separate central grille & headlight surround.

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Name throughout the world:
Australia: 929
Japan: Luce
USA: 929

[Matsuda9]

Model: RX4 LA22S, LA23S



Sedan 4 door, Hardtop 2 door April 1973 - June 1979
Engine:
12A (LA22S) Rotary 1146cc carby - April 1973
13B (LA23S) Rotary 1308cc carby - April 1974
Transmission:
4 speed manual (std.)
T-Bar 3 speed auto.

Model/Year Variations:
Sedan - has one piece grille and headlight surround to March

Additional Info:
1976. Hardtop discontinued April 1976.

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Name throughout the world:
Australia: Rx-4
Japan: Rx-4
USA: Rx-4

[Matsuda9]

Model: 929L LA4MS



Sedan June 1978
Engine:
(MA) SOHC 4 cyl. 1970cc carby.
Transmission: 4 speed manual (std.), 3 speed T

Model/Year Variations:
None

Additional Info:
1976. Hardtop discontinued April 1976.

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Name throughout the world:
Australia: 929
Japan: Luce
USA: 929

[Matsuda9]

Model: 929L LA4MV



Station Wagon June 1979 - March 1980
Engine:
(MA)SOHC 4 cyl. 1970cc carby.
Transmission: 4 speed manual (std.), 3 speed T-Bar Auto (opt.).

Model/Year Variations:
None

Additional Info:
Dual vertical rectangular headlights.

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Name throughout the world:
Australia: 929
Japan: Luce
USA: