Autozam AZ-1
The Autozam AZ-1 is a rare Japanese kei car prized by collectors for its dramatic gullwing doors and mid-engine, turbocharged layout. It's a standout in the market due to its eccentric design and an extremely limited production run of fewer than 4,400 cars.
Find one with Spotter →Autozam AZ-1 sold for a median of $24,625 over the last 12 months, based on 10 auction sales; the middle 50% sold between $20,688 and $35,063. 4 currently for sale.
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The Autozam AZ-1 is one of Japan's most eccentric and collectible kei cars. Developed by Mazda and sold under its Autozam brand, it features a mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout and dramatic gullwing doors. Power comes from a turbocharged 657cc 3-cylinder engine supplied by Suzuki, producing 63 horsepower in a car that weighs just 1,587 pounds.
Collectors are drawn to the AZ-1 for its extreme rarity and unique design. With fewer than 4,400 produced between 1992 and 1995, it's a standout at any car show. It was part of the era's sporty kei car trio, known as the ABC cars (AZ-1, Honda Beat, and Suzuki Cappuccino), but its supercar-like styling makes it the most visually dramatic of the group.
The market for the AZ-1 has grown significantly as interest in '90s JDM icons has surged. Once an inexpensive curiosity, clean examples now command serious prices. The average sale price sits around $20,848, but the wide range shows that condition, mileage, and originality heavily influence value. It's a blue-chip collectible in the kei car world.
Buying Tips
- Check the steel monocoque for rust, especially under the fiberglass body panels. Key areas include the floor pans, rocker panels, and suspension mounting points.
- Test the gullwing doors. The gas struts that hold them open are a known weak point and can fail, making them heavy and dangerous to operate.
- Inspect the fiberglass body panels for stress cracks, spidering, or poor quality repairs, particularly around the door hinges and latches.
- The Suzuki F6A engine is durable, but check for oil leaks from the valve cover and turbo seals. A healthy turbo shouldn't produce smoke or excessive noise.
- The interior is cramped and plastics can become brittle. Look for cracks in the dashboard and check for wear on the seat bolsters.
Prices range from around $4,900 for project cars to over $40,500 for top-spec examples.
69 Autozam AZ-1 vehicles have been tracked across auctions and listings on Hypercars, with 4 currently live.
Data sourced from Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids, eBay Motors, PCarMarket, and Collecting Cars. Updated daily.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does an Autozam AZ-1 cost?
Over the last 12 months, Autozam AZ-1 sold for a median of $24,625 across 10 auction sales tracked on Hypercars; the middle 50% sold between $20,688 and $35,063. There are 4 currently for sale.
How many Autozam AZ-1 listings are for sale right now?
There are 4 Autozam AZ-1 listings currently live across auctions, dealers, and marketplaces tracked by Hypercars.