Vehicle Description
This well-presented 1985 Mazda RX7 GSL is not just about
recapturing the coupe that you wish you bought back in the day.
These early Japanese sports machines are quickly climbing up the
valuable collectable lists, which makes a nicely presented icon
like this a solid buy, too.
Mazda did their homework when designing the original RX7. It has
the long hood that made the Corvette and Mustang into icons, but it
also added European flair with a hint of the Porsche 944 in the
execution. And of course, there's plenty of its cross-Japan rival
Nissan Z in the mix, too. The result is a style that's unique but
easy to love. Tender Blue is this car's factory-correct color, and
it still looks quite fashionable today. This total package is
presented exceptionally well on a coupe that features flush folding
headlights, tight body gaps, and the bumpers were very neatly
integrated into the overall design. It's what helped establish
Mazda's quality reputation, and everything that looked great back
then only got better with age on this example. That's because the
level of preservation is remarkable right down to the 80s-chic
four-spoke factory alloy wheels.
The interior is just as nicely presented as the exterior - that's
what you get on a car that has had the same owner since 1987 and
has averaged less than 1,400 miles annually. The gray cloth bucket
seats look great and were engineered to keep you comfortable. This
GSL model is loaded with all the best sports car features,
including center console, power windows, electric rear defroster,
power locks, power steering, cruise control, and cold air
conditioning. You even still have the cool factory AM/FM/cassette
stereo with integrated equalizer. Plus, the huge sunroof removes
almost like a targa top and stows in the trunk. And this open-air
feeling goes terrific with the overall driving experience. From
behind the original steering wheel you can see the clearly marked
instruments, including the 7,000 RPM redline tach.
The RX7's real calling card was the This well-presented 1985 Mazda
RX7 GSL is not just about recapturing the coupe that you wish you
bought back in the day. These early Japanese sports machines are
quickly climbing up the valuable collectable lists, which makes a
nicely presented icon like this a solid buy, too.
Mazda did their homework when designing the original RX7. It has
the long hood that made the Corvette and Mustang into icons, but it
also added European flair with a hint of the Porsche 944 in the
execution. And of course, there's plenty of its cross-Japan rival
Nissan Z in the mix, too. The result is a style that's unique but
easy to love. Tender Blue is this car's factory-correct color, and
it still looks quite fashionable today. This total package is
presented exceptionally well on a coupe that features flush folding
headlights, tight body gaps, and the bumpers were very neatly
integrated into the overall design. It's what helped establish
Mazda's quality reputation, and everything that looked great back
then only got better with age on this example. That's because the
level of preservation is remarkable right down to the 80s-chic
four-spoke factory alloy wheels.
The interior is just as nicely presented as the exterior - that's
what you get on a car that has had the same owner since 1987 and
has averaged less than 1,400 miles annually. The gray cloth bucket
seats look great and were engineered to keep you comfortable. This
GSL model is loaded with all the best sports car features,
including center console, power windows, electric rear defroster,
power locks, power steering, cruise control, and cold air
conditioning. You even still have the cool factory AM/FM/cassette
stereo with integrated equalizer. Plus, the huge sunroof removes
almost like a targa top and stows in the trunk. And this open-air
feeling goes terrific with the overall driving experience. From
behind the original steering wheel you can see the clearly marked
instruments, including the 7,000 RPM redline tach.
The RX7's real calling card was the revolutionary twin-rotor Wankel
engine. This low-mileage car is believed to still have its original
power plant in this tidy engine bay. No pistons, no crankshaft, no
valves, just a pair of triangular rotors inside a beer-keg-sized
housing. The design was compact, efficient, and could provide the
same power as its six and eight-cylinder competitors. But its true
hallmark was that it could happily spin to 7,000 RPM and beyond
with incredible smoothness. In fact, if you've never experienced
the difference of a rotary, you get to discover a whole new
performance sound that comes from going beyond your normal rev
range. It's the heightened performance feeling that makes it a joy
to row through the gears of the five-speed gearbox. Combine this
with a front-mid engine layout, sport-tuned suspension, and the
GSL's larger four-wheel disc brakes - now you know you have
something quite unique and quite fun to drive.
This was babied for over three decades by the same owner, and the
sale even comes with maintenance records, owner's manual, and the
service manual. So this Mazda feels like a great investment in a
quickly appreciating market segment. Plus, it's an
adrenaline-driven rotary RX7. So now your head and your heart can
agree on the perfect affordable classic. Call now!revolutionary
twin-rotor Wankel engine. This low-mileage car is believed to still
have its original power plant in this tidy engine bay. No pistons,
no crankshaft, no valves, just a pair of triangular rotors inside a
beer-keg-sized housing. The design was compact, efficient, and
could provide the same power as its six and eight-cylinder
competitors. But its true hallmark was that it could happily spin
to 7,000 RPM and beyond with incredible smoothness. In fact, if
you've never experienced the difference of a rotary, you get to
discover a whole new performance sound that comes from going beyond
your normal rev range. It's the heightened performance feeling that
makes it a joy to row through the gears of the five-speed gearbox.
Combine this with a front-mid engine layout, sport-tuned
suspension, and the GSL's larger four-wheel disc brakes - now you
know you have something quite unique and quite fun to drive.
This was babied for over three decades by the same owner, and the
sale even comes with maintenance records, owner's manual, and the
service manual. So this Mazda feels like a great investment in a
quickly appreciating market segment. Plus, it's an
adrenaline-driven rotary RX7. So now your head and your heart can
agree on the perfect affordable classic. Call now!
