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1988 Mazda 323 (4x4 turbo GTX, black, classic)

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Updated 26 September 2026

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Make: Mazda
Model: 323
Variant: 4x4 turbo GTX
Year: 1988
Decade: 1980s
Colour: Black
Types: Classic 4x4 / Off-road

This catalogue entry records a 1988 Mazda 323 4x4 turbo GTX in black, a 4x4, from the 1980s.

The 1988 Mazda 323 4x4 turbo GTX in black is filed under Classic and 4x4 / Off-road, within the 1980s picture cars.

1980s on screen

Costume and small carried props can identify the working day, while the vehicle supplies a separate cue to the period without telling the audience who a character is. Modern traffic can be especially noticeable in the distance of an eighties street, so the background view needs reviewing even for a simple stationary setup. A business park offers different background traffic from a residential close, so the location references should guide the mix of cars before the lineup is chosen.

Possible roles in a production

Outdoor clothing and carried equipment should belong to the scripted visit, avoiding a stock set of props added only because the vehicle is labelled off-road. A work-related 4x4 scene can use loading and unloading as practical business, provided the exact props and their handling are checked for the supplied vehicle. For a woodland-edge portrait, location access and ground protection need discussion before the vehicle is placed within the photographer’s chosen view.

About this listing

Under Classic and 4x4 / Off-road you will find this entry for a 1988 Mazda 323 4x4 turbo GTX in black. The total recorded for Mazda 323s is 2 entries. The listed years run from 1988 to 1990. Examples of other colours recorded for the model are red. To look outside this model, start with 379 cars from the 1980s or compare the 8 Mazda vehicles.

Questions about this car

Can I hire this 1988 Mazda 323 in black for filming?

To ask about hiring this Mazda 323, include the filming schedule and location and explain the scene; the next step is checking which options are available.

Is the photo of this exact car?

It is a model photograph rather than an owner photograph of this listing, and the specific Mazda 323 offered, including its colour, is confirmed with our options.

What if this Mazda 323 isn't available?

For a substitute, consider the 379 cars from the 1980s collection or the 8 Mazda vehicles selection alongside the 2 Mazda 323s; the scene guides which options we discuss.

Can it be driven on camera?

The driving plan for the Mazda 323 has to suit the shot and be agreed with the owner and insurance requirements, with transport and drivers confirmed on the brief.

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