Mazda Luce Rotary (1969)Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Mazda Luce Rotary 13B Coupe

1969 — Japan

Muscle Era (1960-1974)JapaneseRotary PoweredJDM LegendsSwinging Sixties
Engine1,308 cc Rotary 13B
Power130 hp
Transmission4-speed automatic
DrivetrainRWD
Body StyleCoupe
Top Speed112 mph

Mazda Luce Rotary 13B Coupe

The Luce Rotary brought rotary power to Mazda's executive car lineup, offering smooth, powerful performance with luxury appointments. The 13B rotary engine would later power the RX-7, but here it served refined grand touring duty. The coupe variants featured distinctive styling and represented Mazda's ambition to compete in premium segments.

$30,000 – $60,000

Featured the 13B rotary that would become legendary in the RX-7. Coupe variants are especially rare today.