Mazda Familia (BD), 1980 Also known as the 323 or the GLC, the Familia was a name well known (familiar?😂) in Mazda parlance, having been in use since 1963. The fourth generation which debuted in 1980 put Mazda firmly on the world stage. The BD Familia was developed in partnership with Ford, and was a groundbreaking design for the Japanese manufacturer. It also provided the basis for the Ford Laser, as a replacement for the ageing rear-wheel drive Escort was required. Ford of Australia had looked to European and North American versions of the new front-wheel drive Escort (project "Erika"), but the new Mazda was deemed much more viable. It was sold outside Japan as the 323, and in North America it was known as the GLC (Great Little Car. No, really). #mazda #familia #mazda323 #mazdaglc #mazdafamilia #bdfamilia #ford #fordlaser #fazda
