Richard Barker 1988 MAZDA 626 TURBO
Unique Cars|May 2024
I acquired my 1988 GD Mazda 626 Turbo hatchback via an advert I saw on Gumtree. negotiated a sale price with the owner over the phone and transferred a deposit, sight unseen!
RICHARD BARKER
Richard Barker 1988 MAZDA 626 TURBO

I just knew these were a rare commodity when did you last see one on the road?! It was delivered new by Ringwood Mazda in November 1988, with VIC Bicentennial 1788-1988 plates.

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MUSEUM OF VEHICLE EVOLUTION
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MUSEUM OF VEHICLE EVOLUTION

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The LITTLE BULL
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The LITTLE BULL

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SNAKE CATCHER!
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SNAKE CATCHER!

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