1973 Mazda RX3 Restomod - Jay Leno's Garage

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Get a load of Savant Young's unique, home-grown RX-7-engined Mazda, which took years to get looking and running just right. Can you find the air intake?
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@gchsbus 7 жыл бұрын

You know you got a cool car when Jay Leno notices your car and hangs around and waits for hours for the owner to return. This car is so perfect.

@oldrrocr Жыл бұрын

JRX Rotary - I'll have to look them up.😁

@61Slughi Жыл бұрын

Jay's assistant is the one that waits for hours, or word gets around that Jay is looking for the owner and presto, the owner appears out of nowhere. Jay does not wait.

@gchsbus Жыл бұрын

@@61Slughi The video said he did.

@LGR 9 жыл бұрын

One of the best episodes in a while. Would love to see Mr. Young's 510 he mentioned!

@jaman585 9 жыл бұрын

Lazy Game Reviews WOW Mr. LGR I love your shows man and I love Jay leno's garage. 70's 80's and the early 90's are the golden age of japanese autos

@detaart 9 жыл бұрын

Lazy Game Reviews Cool to see you here!

@MarlonTrujilloSiRMarlon 9 жыл бұрын

Lazy Game Reviews Savant's 510 is just as gorgeous as the RX3

@ShaneyPo0 9 жыл бұрын

Marlon Trujillo ummm.... LINK!???

@youtubasoarus 9 жыл бұрын

Lazy Game Reviews TIL - LGR is a car guy. :) Love your shows man.

@JaJaHead 5 жыл бұрын

My favorite line of Jay Leno “ oh that’s interesting. I didn’t know that. “ shows humbleness and always make these shows and conversations a blast .

@AllThingsMech 8 жыл бұрын

One of the cleanest sounding bridgeported rotaries I've ever heard. Awesome build!

@joedanero5360 4 жыл бұрын

lol. I caught that too. Simple fault though.

@tdolan500 9 жыл бұрын

I think Jay just made a friend, what a cool guy!

@ljguy300 9 жыл бұрын

couldn't agree more

@mrsabidji 9 жыл бұрын

chris ce You must be fun at parties.

@axeavier 9 жыл бұрын

+chris ce Or...he really did just meet a cool guy randomly

@kevindumais9610 9 жыл бұрын

+mrsabidji Everything is racist if your a Democrap like Chris.

@lettersfromhelen 9 жыл бұрын

chris ce He's black? I thought he was just short.

@joethecollector 8 жыл бұрын

this guy has taste and style also proper choice of tire and rim combination

@matthewmcclain1316 5 жыл бұрын

Right. I love those rims.

@dougg1075 4 жыл бұрын

Yes! Perfect fit

@norwegianzound 4 жыл бұрын

Nope

@migz8911 4 жыл бұрын

Love the rims and color😍🔥🙏

@-Garviel_Loken- 3 жыл бұрын

Miguel Bonilla those wheels are like 5 grand. Really beautiful

@thetalkingelement 7 жыл бұрын

Jay Leno is such a down to earth guy for being so rich. RX3 is my dream car.

@InsideOfMyOwnMind 5 жыл бұрын

I had the wagon/4spd but it was before anyone ever thought of modding them.

@ajay-xjs 4 жыл бұрын

I agree, Jay is such a great guy, he has nothing left to prove and doesn’t try but he still understands the common man and such a phenomenal knowledge of everything automotive. And this car is such a beaut!

@ao8271 3 жыл бұрын

You should restore one

@thetalkingelement 3 жыл бұрын

@@ao8271 I will. When I win lotto 😂.

@brenden8783 3 жыл бұрын

I had an rx3 for my first car and second car, they are brilliant. With a 13b turbo they are wild and a handful to drive. They will try to kill you tho if you boost it up unprepared. 😁😁

@rueben44 6 жыл бұрын

I love it when someone knows about their car in detail and it is not just something they purchased and threw money at. Very good episode Jay.

@benthompson3732 9 ай бұрын

I would love it if a old stock one came available to buy so I could tune and restore it. Extremely hard to one that hasn’t already been restored.

@andxx0r_the_second671 9 жыл бұрын

This is the kind of guy you hope to meet at Cars and Coffee.

@VirusTornado 9 жыл бұрын

+andxx0r_the_second Absolutely. Genuinely great guy.

@deeremeyer1749 6 жыл бұрын

Is that where import "car guys" go to meet men ?

@devintariel3769 6 жыл бұрын

DEEREMEYER1 met your momma there

@WeRide4Snow 6 жыл бұрын

DEEREMEYER1 why do you hate on imports? Id rather take an import over a domestic any day of the week. Did you know you can reliably hold 1000hp on a stock block of a 2jz? And thats an import. Can your Ls do that without grenading?

@boosteroids 4 жыл бұрын

And take him home🤣

@cardboardcat1515 4 жыл бұрын

"let's just say I have a separate bank account" my man

@stanstanlison5791 4 жыл бұрын

AJT Productions I can’t stand hearing about the guys/girls who feel like they need to ask permission to use their own goddamn money 😒

@THESLlCK 3 жыл бұрын

@@stanstanlison5791 surprise honey, I bought a florida home!

@twizz420 8 жыл бұрын

Savant seems like such a great, nice guy. I'm glad he's got such a beautiful car. He deserves it.

@victorfranco5703 4 жыл бұрын

I like how Jay gives everyone props and does not judge or downtalk anyone. True Car Enthusiast!

@RazKrog 9 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite episodes ever. Such a cool guy, great build, and fun interview! The old Japanese cars have never really caught my eye until the 510 video and now this one, so thanks! -Raz

@fightacademy491 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks Raz👍🏾

@barath4545 9 жыл бұрын

Savant Young Nice car Savant. Tbh, I didn't notice the air filter till Jay mentioned it was there. The symmetry nerd in me wanted it to have two air filters intakes in a symmetry setup, but the car is pretty cool. Hope you get the rear suspension figured out. Good info/tip on the fuel mix and apex seal stuff btw.

@arlindjax 9 жыл бұрын

+Savant Young 👏👏👏👏

@seattimetv 9 жыл бұрын

I agree I could get into more of these older cars now. Adam Carolla has me interested in 510's now.

@paultolmas4723 9 жыл бұрын

I've owned two RX3s, I miss them both. My hat is off to Mr. Young. Nice ride brother, nice ride indeed.

@adambrown2626 5 жыл бұрын

I owned a 73 sedan, It had a 12a J ported engine fitted, instead of the standard 10a. I miss the lunacy of it, so much fun.

@CarsandCollectors 4 жыл бұрын

are they fast with the 12a motor, looking to get one as a first car.

@TENNOtheMONSTER 8 жыл бұрын

I have a '75 Vega and this is how I want it to be set up. Not hot rodded, with ridiculous hood scoops, skinny tires up front and fat tires in the back, but with a good stance and a clean body. Perfection.

@darrylmac6150 8 жыл бұрын

Such a gorgeous build

@darrylmac6150 8 жыл бұрын

That pod filter light is awesome too

@dyaaong6030 5 жыл бұрын

Done correctly!

@raymonddon8875 Жыл бұрын

thiz bee one badazz JDM build.

@tsnorquist 9 жыл бұрын

This guy needs to be a regular on the garage. What a great personality.

@craigj1969 9 жыл бұрын

BRAAAP! love those rotary noises

@sacooper802 9 жыл бұрын

+Craig J you should hear the Mazda 787b LeMans race car, ultimate sounding machine

@jdonnlly 9 жыл бұрын

soupercooper GT6

@abracing199 9 жыл бұрын

+Turbo Lover brap is very much a rotary thing. Just as much as a two stroke thing.

@jdonnlly 9 жыл бұрын

Turbo Lover VrnnTssh

@aserta 9 жыл бұрын

soupercooper My favorite. That car can make music.

@SubaruWRXspdManual 8 жыл бұрын

That's a funny guy with a very cool car. Sounds and looks great.

@FordSierraIS 8 жыл бұрын

+Von Sterner you like that guy a bit to much lol

@SubaruWRXspdManual 8 жыл бұрын

Lol. The car looks great, not him!

@robertf6344 2 жыл бұрын

I liked that line 'We're going through gas just standing here talkin."

@CarlVandenberg 6 жыл бұрын

Wow I have a flood of memories coming back watching this video. My parents bought me a used RX-3 for my first car back in the late 70's, and what a blast that car was to drive. I think they thought it was just another compact Japanese car hahaha! My best friend loved it so much he went out and found a beat up RX-2 to drive. When we sold it a few years later instead of checking the oil when you filled up with gas, you checked the gas when you filled up with oil. I probably spent more time driving over 100mph in that car than in all of the other cars I've owned combined.

@Reventon777 9 жыл бұрын

Differently one of the best episodes, owner and car were both so cool!

@fightacademy491 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dude 🙌🏾

@sforza209 9 жыл бұрын

Hey Savant what lambo color did you paint your Mazda?? Is it that grigio something something? It's almost like a military grey. I totally love that color and I can't ever find the color code for that paint.

@piffiiiiiiit 9 жыл бұрын

+Giancarlo Eiras grigio telesto. porsche do one similar called grey black

@piffiiiiiiit 9 жыл бұрын

+Giancarlo Eiras grigio telesto (0098). porsche grey black (7a1) is similar

@pkuudsk9927 9 жыл бұрын

+Savant Young Sweet Ride man Love the way you just eliminated every thing to bare bones and sooo clean looking,the drilled interior is sharp looking. I wish Jay had done a bit more filming of the interior,your attention to details ,I am sure, would be seen every where. O ya you seem a cool dude too. I think if Jay would do another episode when your 510 is done it would be cool to see as well and well watched. wink wink Jay LOL

@bigbill228 9 жыл бұрын

Easily my favourite episode! The car was amazing and the owner was actually interesting and had some personality. Props to savant!

@Blaze0357 9 жыл бұрын

+Billy F Yeah.. he's a cool dude for sure.

@iiiiii1449 8 жыл бұрын

Cool car. You should do more episodes like this. I liked the whole story behind it and the owner seemed down to earth.

@AlejandroRamirez-ct2dw 8 жыл бұрын

he went full savage on the Michael Vick joke lmao

@sdry 6 жыл бұрын

ikr. This guy got some quick wits to match the car :)

@randycurtis1176 6 жыл бұрын

full savant on Vick.

@jody024 4 жыл бұрын

Loved it!

@solargoldfish 9 жыл бұрын

I just really like that guy, as he seems like a down-to-earth kind of guy. Real people are enjoyable to watch.

@jameskingston 9 жыл бұрын

What an awesome guy!

@JOHNWLOUCKS 5 жыл бұрын

I had a 1973 RX-2. I loved it! Very quick. The faster you went the smoother the engine ran

@mariusjordaan3355 5 жыл бұрын

1973 Capella coupe 12a

@RZ-1JZ 4 жыл бұрын

This is the 3rd time I've watched this! I love that jay Leno actually really likes his guest! Great chemistry.

@wilcisneros334 9 жыл бұрын

a '73 RX3 was my first car in high school ( class of '86). I was just thinking how I wish I still had that car, then boom--this video pops ups! thanks Jay for letting me know what I could have done with that wonderful car. there is no other sound like the roar of a RX3 driven in anger!

@HaggisNHorsepower 9 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love this car, the colour looks so nice & unique, the BBS rims suit it so well, just a general great looking car. Great vid as usual Jay :)

@AppleSlipper 9 жыл бұрын

EK, can you recreate the Mazda RX-3 Restomod in Forza Motorsport 6, please?

@ajzdhfx563 9 жыл бұрын

It's so awesome I love it

@woooster71 8 жыл бұрын

Lovely car.. but no matter how many I see, fitted to whatever cars...I will never like black wheels.

@safetytfh 6 жыл бұрын

is there even an RX3 in forza?

@blueprimeranl 8 жыл бұрын

"my version of a Mad max car" well that is a Hella of a clean madmax car

@richardcarr6493 5 жыл бұрын

l was just thinking the same thing

@Sinsteel 5 жыл бұрын

His version of it I guess. I'd love to see an Aussie car on there though, like a phase III or a monaro.

@DarrellWilkerson4.6 5 ай бұрын

@@Sinsteeljays actually driven an xb coupe done up as a mad max car, sadly it was just a short clip on his TV show

@ajay-xjs 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve been watching Jay’s channel for a few months now and absolutely love his knowledge, openness, genuineness and humbleness, truly one of life’s great guys. This episode brought out my first comment - I absolutely love this car! It’s impossible to pick one favourite from all these episodes but this Mazda has to be in the top 5 - it’s what makes this channel the best in the world 👍

@jayonefive234 9 жыл бұрын

that turbo has an engine

@crzzymnn911 9 жыл бұрын

I was NOT expecting him to say 400hp! Well done sir!

@GlassTopRX7 9 жыл бұрын

+crzzymnn911 Those aren't even really big numbers for bridge ported single turbo with that setup.

@briantracy1324 9 жыл бұрын

+GlassTopRX7 750hp is doable on that motor...

@dacasman 9 жыл бұрын

+GlassTopRX7 That's what was thinking. I would have expected like 600-700hp

@GlassTopRX7 9 жыл бұрын

dacasman My guess is that its a very safe and livable build for the street. I still bet this thing is good for 10's with the right set of tires even with 400hp.

@kanaric 8 жыл бұрын

+GlassTopRX7 Plus with 400hp it probably lasts as well. He said he's only on his 2nd motor for it which is nice.

@WOODR52 4 жыл бұрын

I bought this car in 1973 new, What a fun little car to drive. Very fast with the little 4bbl carb, Drove it to Reno to get married, lasted 102,000 miles and rotary seals failed. Fun while it lasted. Jay Leno has some of the greatest cars, Thanks-

@infledermaus Жыл бұрын

I had one. That's a beautiful restoration. Kudos to the owner! "Old cars drive like old cars." To me that's a blessing! Rear wheel drive, solid rear axle, manual trans, using the power to kick the back end out. The best!

@sheel2 9 жыл бұрын

Great car, great video. Jay I love the fact you occasionally drag a normal guys car off the street and show us a real street driven car. Please keep bringing us some real street, garage built, interesting cars. great work!

@sheel2 9 жыл бұрын

PS - if you are ever in Melbourne, Australia. I have an interesting car you might appreciate!

@RayStarbirdHome 9 жыл бұрын

+Daniel Burchall +Savant Young Completely agree, Daniel. How cool that Jay just waits around for the owner of cars that catch his eye. Just two guys talkin' cars.

@sheel2 9 жыл бұрын

nah I'm talking more about a restomod. A mate in my car club has a HJ Kingswood sleeper with a turbo LS1 conversion. It's a very interesting car and very well built. plus my own car is similar to this rx3. its a gemini with a dedicated lpg turbo engine. something different!

@sheel2 9 жыл бұрын

@JoseBarriosPika 9 жыл бұрын

It looks like a miniaturized Challenger.

@dmcnamara9859 9 жыл бұрын

Jose Barrios Many Japanese cars (1950s thru late 1970s) were heavily-influenced/styled/scaled down designs of US/European designs. Look at a 1977 22R engined Toyota Celica hatchback...........looks like a 1969-1970 fastback Mustang

@39Hundred 9 жыл бұрын

lmao you're so right. It's like a mini muscle car.

@smiley37greg 9 жыл бұрын

+baggedwrxwagon haha

@93SupaFly 8 жыл бұрын

+Jose Barrios Old japanese car all take inspirations from italians and americans, because they wanna sell it worldwide and make it appealling and acceptable to customers that fond of thier native carmakers, but at affordable price and high performance.

@MrGtownjake 8 жыл бұрын

This is cool...would never ever pick a car like this to 'fix' up and mod....this guy had vision....very cool vision.

@ClearComplexity 5 жыл бұрын

I live out in the midwest and people give me cross looks when they walk into my shop and see rotors sitting on the workbench for the most part instead of pistons. Don't get me wrong, I've built my fair share of i4's, i6's, and even a couple v10's for either myself or for other people but personally I've always like Rotaries for a mixture of reasons. I like how they treated the 13B here, and you can tell Savant really knows how to take care of it just by the fact he knows you properly mix the fuel (I don't know how many times I've rebuilt RX-8's being the only rotary guy for miles because the Mazda oiler failed and they didn't mix themselves so the heat from friction just destroyed the apex seals), it's a simple trick that massively extends the lifetime of the seals/engine even if you have fun with it. I personally have a 13B powered 72 Opel GT, it's not built for 400 HP, closer to 240 but that's more than enough to go on drives with.

@oceanhome2023 2 жыл бұрын

So you love 2 Strokes !!!

@danesebruno 9 жыл бұрын

Definitely one of the best episodes EVER! Awesome, honest guy. Not pretentious like some cocky owners you see around.

@erix5184 9 жыл бұрын

The only acceptable swap for an RX, rotor for rotor!

@quinzierankines4279 9 жыл бұрын

true, Ls and v8s are meant for america

@barath4545 9 жыл бұрын

Eric M yup, and could take it to the next level though with a Pulse Performance 4-rotor from NZ.

@TheBlkzenki 9 жыл бұрын

+barath4545 just go mad mike style

@barath4545 9 жыл бұрын

TheBlkzenki His engine is a Pulse Performance so yeah like that, but road legal.

@danknasty661 9 жыл бұрын

+barath4545 or a 6 rotor from Pinapple racing

@ItsMikeArre 8 жыл бұрын

This car was just featured on petrolicious can't get enough it's gorgeous

@ExplorationOfAI 7 жыл бұрын

Mike Arredondo It's a Mazda, of course it's gorgeous! 😄

@Dongzzzzzz 7 жыл бұрын

TheRazer43 all make of Mazdas are beautiful.

@ExplorationOfAI 7 жыл бұрын

Denver Cayle Ong Yes they are, i really love Mazda 😁

@TaintMeat68 8 жыл бұрын

One of the BEST looking under hood looks I have ever seen.Belray oil is what I used back in the day. Have not heard the name Belray in many years. Didn't even know it was still being made. This guy is the real deal. Truly a nice guy you can hang out with and trust your family with.

@johnnytenjobs 4 жыл бұрын

Used to see Belray stickers on motocross bikes.

@johnnytenjobs 4 жыл бұрын

Maybe they put a drop in with the petrol to lubricate the rotor tips.

@E46castro_ 9 жыл бұрын

I like this guy. Beautiful car. You gotta do his 510 too!

@gareththwaite5128 9 жыл бұрын

love this car. seems like a top owner as well!

@1houroflove186 4 жыл бұрын

I never thought I'd like gray. It's so cool w/the black trim.

@electrospank 5 жыл бұрын

Jay I'm so glad you have the eye for these cars and feature them! This is the best form of entertainment in my opinion.

@Casey_J96 8 жыл бұрын

I like this guy. Just a normal guy with a sweet car and good sense of humor.

@seanhornibrook 9 жыл бұрын

dude - you own like my dream car...

@sonofkikkoman 9 жыл бұрын

+Sean Hornibrook This guy also has a Datsun 510, now that is a dream car too, right?

@mfuji02 9 жыл бұрын

depends on mods

@Papa7Bravo 9 жыл бұрын

+sonofkikkoman Only the 4 door one, heck actually I prefer the estate version.

@rageking3810 9 жыл бұрын

It's beautiful.. I would love an older skyline too

@frijolitodr 9 жыл бұрын

great cars even though mine is the old 76-79 celica

@hoilst 8 жыл бұрын

Right. That's it. This guy and Jay need their own car show.

@ericomaya5227 5 жыл бұрын

They are on the same page, they should consider a show! Awesome build though

@user-pg3nz9wh1i 6 жыл бұрын

This is such a beautiful car, very inspiring, I want to get into restomodding my '79 Datsun 120Y coupe with this as inspiration.

@garynew9637 4 жыл бұрын

Do it, great little sled😁

@jaredstephenson6468 9 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous car. Also, Jay and Savant seemed to really have a natural conversation and flow. Really seem to enjoy each other's company. Usually these are pretty awkward. Great video!

@mikepokorny2835 7 жыл бұрын

My first car! Got this to my 22nd birthday. Put some work in it and it was just gorgeous. Pushed it to almost 400hp. Car blew up on an autobahn last winter.

@sheilas8431 2 жыл бұрын

My brothers and I drove RX-3's and RX-4 and the RX-7's. My late brother used to soup up the RX-3 and street race the muscle car camaros and firebirds and laugh. He called the Mazda a "sleeper" car. We had the first RX-7 in our small town and sold it 5 years later for the same price we bought it at. $10k. Bought 4 more after that, 2 convertibles, one GSL, one GSL-SE. My brother has been gone for 32 years now and while in his hospital bed would talk about how he could fix his car. A true Mazda enthusiast, the dealer got the president to write him a thank-you letter for selflessly promoting Mazdas. I had to sell the other cars, life got harsh for my family. Still love the cars and glad I drove them.

@dcprice1200 3 жыл бұрын

Always glad to see a '73 RX3. I bought mine brand new in 1973 from a Baltimore dealer.

@sdedc6506 9 жыл бұрын

My dear lord I want this car. So evil looking. I love the black on dark grey look and those wheels are perfect. Seems like a cool guy too.

@Vpr310 9 жыл бұрын

Nice video Jay, I luv my 1993 RX-7 FD. I have owned 5 Rotary engine vehicles 1974 RX3, 74' RX4, 74' Rotary PU, 1985 RX7 GSL-SE, and 1993 RX7. Loved them all.

@jimr5703 6 жыл бұрын

I owned a couple RX3s in my time. A '73 that I got from my brother and sold when we moved, and later a '76. Loved that car. The character, dynamics, sound, feel was 'right'. I remember tweaking the key and letting the engine roll to a silent start. The people around me didn't think the car was running yet. Occasionally had to flick the fuel gauge to get it operational. Endearing quirks. Several years back I started looking for another one to play with, but moderately rusted or beat up samples were going for over $10k. I moved on...

@adamcuevas7527 5 жыл бұрын

Great episode. I was smiling the whole time. Jay is a national treasure. In case any of you out there don't believe he is genuinely that nice, trust me, he is! I've met him and was fortunate enough to spent a little time with him. He donated so much of his valuable time to us and would be mad if I gave you the details. Suffice to say, I do not know a single person who can interact with anyone of any background or financial status and connect with them on such a pure human level, like Jay does. We love you, keep up the fantastic work!!!

@AdonisAmarante 9 жыл бұрын

Man what a cool guy haha! That car is gorgeous.

@spookypineapple 8 жыл бұрын

Seriously one of my favorite cars Jay has had on the show!

@dougiequick1 4 жыл бұрын

I'd love to see what he finally does with the rear of the car! Graft in rx-7 wishbones? Get rid of leaf spring set up....could be real intersting! Should take to a track first get best lap times before only redoing rear suspension and then run laptimes again ...that would be interesting as hell!

@raymonddon8875 Жыл бұрын

luv thiz badazz lil' ride...

@johnserrao1035 6 жыл бұрын

The slogan back in 1973 when I bought my RX3 was The thrill is back Mazda performs. That was the factory decal on the back window of my car. I miss it.

@homerthompson6028 8 жыл бұрын

This is making me second guess my dream car build of a Datsun 510 restomod

@cyfacrider2008 9 жыл бұрын

That made me smile. DIY know how in the best way. I had a 1976 Mazda 808 when I lived in Boston in the eighties. Had some of the best adventures of my life in that car. Rusted. Salty slush used to spray up through the rust holes in the floor. Not sure why but I had some beautiful girlfriends riding around with me in that car. Eventually the rear axle broke free driving down Boylston street from rust at the mounts. Snapped the driveshaft and the back tires jammed way up in the fender wells.

@MrGaryGG48 5 жыл бұрын

... and then it was SLAMMED!! That must have hurt. ;^)

@kyongslist 7 жыл бұрын

I absolutely LOVE this episode not just because the individual car itself, but because the interaction between two (what I assume) initial strangers is great, I was dying when Savant said "I took it for granted im sorry sir" LOL, hilarious.

@benmiller9854 4 жыл бұрын

Jay Leno giving your build a thumbs up has got to be the greatest complement to receive.

@SlipknotMaggot0526 9 жыл бұрын

Really cool car and probably the funnest person to be on the show, at least in a while.

@MikeNelson1953 9 жыл бұрын

One of your best episodes. I was grinning so hard my face hurt. Thanks!

@fightacademy491 9 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it👍🏾

@And3rson1294 8 жыл бұрын

+Savant Young sir I just want to say you have a beautiful car. It looks absolutely stunning. Hearing that background story about your uncles racing these is icing on the cake. Very cool

@MASSIVEsock 5 жыл бұрын

@@fightacademy491 dude! love the rx3, I think Iv'e watched this video like ten times now, I have a s5 rx7, same port and similar garret turbo. I grin everytime I watch this

@oryoruk 4 жыл бұрын

same here!

@DaClean 4 жыл бұрын

Dude same. I'm smiling as I'm writing this.

@mikewhalen7590 5 жыл бұрын

Most chill episode yet. Jay and Savant were like old buds.

@tommack8650 6 жыл бұрын

"We're probably wasting gas while we're talking" - Classic! 400 hp from 2.6 litres = 12 mpg - Priceless! Awesome piece of work. Thanks for sharing!

@ahall3823 9 жыл бұрын

This has been the best episode for quite a while. Cool car!!

@michaeld7409 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, credits to the owner! Tasteful choice of colour, rims and tyres. Sadly, here in Germany, almost no one knows the rotary mazdas of the 70‘s and you can‘t find one here :(

@k5edd128 3 жыл бұрын

Smiling! Had a new 73 RX3 back in the day, called it my Vega killer. Brother in law had a new Vega and said it would run as good. Took him for a ride and when we hit the hump in the road at 120 going up 169 towards Smithville Mo. he said OK you Convinced me.

@TheHeineHouse 9 жыл бұрын

Great car, great guy and great episode! That car is a thing of beauty, the black is so clean on that body style!

@Dr_Cannibalism 9 жыл бұрын

Not normally a fan of grey cars, but that RX3 is mint!

@stevesolo16 4 жыл бұрын

I remember when a friend drove up with one of these. He couldn't be more "braggadocios" about his new acquisition. The car was the highest revving vehicle I have ever heard, on the city streets. Light and fast. The car was unbelievably quick. This was before turbochargers where available. Now, with all the available aftermarket, 4 rotor monsters and go fast products, these are more popular than ever!!! RRRMMMM!! RRRMMMM!!

@MrDPR 6 жыл бұрын

Owned a '73 RX-3 wagon for a couple of years. ('76 - '78) A real hoot to drive. 2 rotor Wankel, 4 speed, RWD.

@bobroberts4934 9 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Savant you're an inspiration, a regular guy that built a great car. Keep up the great work! Jay this was a wonderful video, thank you:-)

@fightacademy491 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks dude appreciate it...

@justaguitardude 9 жыл бұрын

Savant Young i can remember my friend had a car similar to this but it was a maroon color back in the day, ill be 41 in oct, so we are the same generation etc. the closes thing i had to one of these was a 280z.. but i just put a small block in her. this was back in 95. .. was a fun car.. but you nailed everything about this ride i think.. from the stance, to the color. it just works. i think some suspension would be my next mod.. but im sure you already know what you want to do.. thanks for sharing.. its a great ride.

@N54B30BMW 9 жыл бұрын

+Savant Young I already wrote this in another comment but I can't say it often enough: You are one of the nicest, coolest and funniest car guys out there. You car would have made a really good video but you made this episode absolutely great. I had the feeling Jay enjoyed making this video more than usual. So please return with your 510 to Jay's garage!

@giannagiavelli5098 8 жыл бұрын

I had a rx3, 4 door. miss it!

@seancole3165 5 жыл бұрын

me too...

@413xxx86 6 жыл бұрын

Third favorite episode. Rotary engines are an amazing feat and this is a prime example of what a project on a budget can do. Well done.

@melissahillmer308 7 жыл бұрын

Nice car .still heaps of rotarys in New Zealand.great cars.kiwis build some of the best rotarys as well.6 rotor rx4

@nookiecookies1017 7 жыл бұрын

they expensive over here tho :(

@nookiecookies1017 7 жыл бұрын

Kai Kennedy Young how much is a mint rx3 coupe worth over here?

@LimitWHK 6 жыл бұрын

Anything from 10 to 120 for low kms show room nick

@Poohdaddymagic 5 жыл бұрын

Kiwis make some seriously badass rides...

@krispykruzer 8 жыл бұрын

there is a new hair style out there, it's called the Jay Leno Side Cyclone :)

@RegularJoes 4 жыл бұрын

I raced a 73' RX3 in mid 90's on dirt tracks in Norcal. Won 14 of 23 races, many races lapping 2nd place. Won track championship and then asked not to come back by officials. Miss that car and engine. You've got a really nice 3

@dwarven1 Жыл бұрын

I used to have a 73 RX-2... that's one of the few cars I've had that I truly miss. SO much fun! (SO many tickets!!)

@funshootin1 9 жыл бұрын

MORE! MORE ! love these episodes of "the car off the street" from around your area. big dollar stuff is interesting but the working mans cars have just as much if not more character and I don't have to even like the particular car to be 100% on board with the episode.. i get the KZfaq updates on my phone in the mornings before work and find myself running late because I cant stop watching. keep up the good work!

@michaelisola6328 8 жыл бұрын

Love the rx3 body style ! I owned a 74 rx2 and a 74 REPU boy do I miss them today !

@snowrocket 8 жыл бұрын

I had two RX-3s: a '74 wagon (in 1983-4), and a '73 coupe (in 1989-97) just like the one shown here. The '74 was really in bad shape, but ran fairly well. The engine went on the '73, and I put in a 12A from an '82 RX-7 and a header. Fun, silly cars. I generally thought the RX-2 and RX-4 looked better than the RX-3, but the RX-3 was lighter than either. I ALWAYS wanted a Rotary pickup: what a RARE vehicle those were!

@lildonnie7607 2 жыл бұрын

Legitimately some of the best taste that I've seen across the entirety of the automod world. Unique body, but not in an overly abundant modification of body panels, wheel base or location, etc. Understated color scheme, but completely unique. Quiet, big, but quality wheels, calipers, and brakes. No BS chrome, flares, or anything peacocking. No sense of tuner BS but all the power and an increased sense of Japanese design. Well done sir.

@davidfalconer9281 3 жыл бұрын

Always come back to this video... I like to see two strangers get on like old school friends. Really good to see that...

@eedesign878 9 жыл бұрын

For once the owner is humble and reasonable guy and an obvious car nut. Thumbs up!

@madcook1936 9 жыл бұрын

great great video please invite him back with his 510 awesome guy and a amazing ride👍

@xxFeedYerHeadxx 8 жыл бұрын

By far my favorite episode! This and the 510 are the GOAT

@wilcisneros334 3 жыл бұрын

I used to have a 1973 RX3 my senior year in HS: 86-87. I wish I had kept it, it was fun on the hills of Los Angeles. About 10 years ago I started to look for one online, very hard to find, the ones in good shape are very expensive. And I discovered that the Australians do some incredible engine mods to the RX3!!!

@CallmeDaBreeze1971 9 жыл бұрын

The Japanese cars aren't really my thing, but I like this car and what the owner did with it. I love the black BBS wheels. Nicely done.

@fry8h 3 жыл бұрын

Your loss

@Archi2g 8 жыл бұрын

I laughed so hard at the stall part, really genuine - love it!

@Washman-jw3hl 3 жыл бұрын

This guest has got to be the most down to earth cool and chillaxe dude Jay has had on

@storyteller1749 5 жыл бұрын

When I saw 73 Mazda restomod I thought "who the hell builds a 73 Mazda restomod?". Now I get it. He regular people like the rest of us. Doin his thing on a budget. Very cool car and you could see how impressed Jay was with the build. And how great that dude must feel that Jay Leno invited him on the show with his build. I think they will remain friends. Another great episode.