from the factory, these were ubiquitous as taxis in Burma (Mandalay in particular) until after the markets opened up in 2011. Porter Available either as a pickup truck (KBDB33) or a small van (KBDBV), the first Porter (E360 in export markets) was produced from November 1968 to April 1976. The car was closely based on the B360 predecessor, but with all-new body panels. This model was briefly assembled in South Africa by Motor Assemblies. 942 examples of the E360 were built there in 1969 and 1970. The initial engine was the carry-over four-stroke, 358 cc inline-four from the B360. The engine was changed to the Chantez' 359 cc water-cooled, two-stroke two-cylinder in April 1973, which brought with it some cosmetic changes (KBAA/KBAAV). In 1975 the Porter was modified to fit new, larger license plates and the engine downgraded to to match new, stricter emissions regulations. The wheelbase was with leaf springs in the rear, weight was and maximum cargo capacity was when first introduced. Porter Cab (1st generation) The Porter Cab (KECA53) was introduced in March 1969. It was a small, cabover pickup truck on a wheelbase, equipped with a live rear axle and a at 5500 rpm, 359 cc water-cooled, two-stroke two-cylinder. This, the CC, was Mazda's first two-stroke engine. Top speed was . The Porter Cab, with its peculiar cowlings around the headlights carried an instantly recognizable "surprised" appearance. In 1970 new doors were developed, with the original sliding windows exchanged for roll-down items, incorporating a quarter window. A ventilation vent was also added to the front. Like the Porter, the Porter Cab received the Chantez-derived AA engine in April 1973, which offered at 6000 rpm, five less than in the Chantez. In January 1975, the Porter Cab too was lightly modified to fit the new larger license plates - hitherto, kei cars had carried smaller license plates than regular cars ( x rather than 330 x 165 mm). In April 1976 the Porter Cab also received an engine which met the new, tougher 1975 emissions regulations and the model code PC3A. The only color available was changed too, from light green to white. Like the Porter before it, the Porter Cab was labelled E360 in export markets. Prices Porter Cab (2nd generation) When Kei car regulations were changed for 1976, due to shrinking sales in the category, Mazda did not think it a worthwhile expenditure to develop