Great cars of Mazda

[marcel]

1960
R360 Coupe

The R360 Coupe marked Mazda's (then called Toyo Kogyo Co.) initial foray into the passenger car market. Costing only 300.000 Yen, it was an affordable car for average people.
http://www.mazda.com/mazdaspirit/craftm ... ar/p2.html

[marcel]

1961
B360 Truck

The B360 was launched to take over demand for light weight trucks from the three-wheelers. It was loaded with features carried over from passenger cars, including its four stroke engine.

[marcel]

1961
B1500 Truck

The B1500 was the first of Mazda's panel trucks. It was marketed with the catch phrase, "the commercial vehicle for the highway era."
http://www.mazda.com/mazdaspirit/craftm ... ar/p4.html

[marcel]

1962
Carol

The Carol was powered by a water-cooled four-cilinder engine, witch was fairly luxurious for a compact passenger vehicle at that time. Its "cliff cut" rear-end design meant passengers in the back were afforded plenty room.
http://www.mazda.com/mazdaspirit/craftm ... ar/p3.html

[marcel]

1962
T2000

The most powerful of all Mazda's three-wheeled trucks, the T2000 boasted 81PS. Its long cargo bed rivaled mid-size trucks and it was highly prized by lumber transport compagnies.

[marcel]

1963
B360 Light-van

With a water-cooled engine that improved the vehicle's ride to the standard of a passenger vehicle, the B360 was very popular for both business and leisure activities.

[marcel]

1963
Familia-van
(Mazda 800 Estate)

This was the very first Mazda Familia(800), developed for and launched in the compact passenger vehicle segment with strong expectations. Its modern styling was shared by all the models in the series.
http://www.mazda.com/mazdaspirit/craftm ... ar/p5.html

[marcel]

1964
E 2000

This new two-ton truck adopted a cabover body style. It featured outstanding load capacity due to a frame constructed with box-section beams and other features.
http://www.mazda.com/mazdaspirit/craftm ... ar/p4.html

[marcel]

1964
Familia sedan
(Mazda 800)

Mazda's long-awaited genuine family car. It debuted at the 11th Tokyo Motor Show in September 1964, with sales commencing just afterward, on October 1.
http://www.mazda.com/mazdaspirit/craftm ... ar/p5.html

[marcel]

1965
Light bus

This 25-passenger microbus has unique styling. The curved windshield glass provided a wide field of vision.
http://www.mazda.com/mazdaspirit/craftm ... ar/p7.html

[marcel]

1965
Kraft

Named after the German word meaning "power," the Kraft was the first truck in its class to adopt four round headlights.

[marcel]

1965
Proceed
(B1500)

The Proceed was a panel truck based on the B1500. After a full redesign, it offered modern styling and maximum power of 72 PS, the best in its class.
http://www.mazda.com/mazdaspirit/craftm ... ar/p4.html

[marcel]

1966
Bongo
(F800)

The Bongo was a versatile rear-engined vehicle with a 800 cc engine from the Familia. It was available with four body type's: truck, van, panel van (without rear side windows) and minibus.
http://www.mazda.com/mazdaspirit/craftm ... ar/p9.html

[marcel]

1966
Luce
(Mazda 1500)

In its day, the Luce was the premium model in Mazda's passenger vehicle lineup. It was based on a design from the famous Italian design house, Bertone.
http://www.mazda.com/mazdaspirit/craftm ... ar/p8.html

[marcel]

1967
Cosmo Sport
(110S)

This was the world's first two rotor Rotary engine vehicle. With its low and flowing design, the Cosmo Sport (110S) hinted at the beginning of a new era.
http://www.mazda.com/mazdaspirit/craftm ... ar/p6.html
http://www.mazda.com/mazdaspirit/rotary/