The Mazda Classic – Automobil Museum Frey does exactly what it claims, showcasing a collection of 45 vehicles old and new from the Hiroshima manufacturer.

Models currently on display include a 1967 Mazda Cosmo Sport, a 1969 Mazda Luce R130 and several generations of RX-7. You’d expect these, but it’s the scattering of genuine rarities like a rotary Parkway bus or a rotary pick-up truck that will give the curious plenty to pick over.

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Housed in a refurbished tram shed dating from 1897, the cars on display represent but a small proportion of the personal collection of Walter Frey and his sons Markus and Joachim.

“Everyone at Mazda headquarters is very proud that the Freys are a part of our organisation and have created something so extraordinary.”

The proprietors plan to rotate the selection to keep things fresh, with additional gems from the Frey’s collection of 120-plus vehicles destined for the exhibit. If you’re travelling anywhere near Augsburg in southern Germany, pencil a couple of hours downtime into your schedule.

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