To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION WITHOUT RESERVE at RM Sothebys' Amelia
Island event, 8 - 9 March 2019.
Estimate:
$40,000 - $45,000
- Offered from the Youngtimer Collection
- Only two private owners
- Less than 13,600 miles from new
The third and final generation of the Mazda RX-7 was produced over
a decade-long period from 1992-2002. Boasting more voluptuous and
rounded bodywork over its predecessors, its major mechanical
differentiation from the first two generations of RX-7 was that
this would be the first mass-produced sequential twin-turbocharged
vehicle from Japan. The turbos helped to bring horsepower to 252
bhp, which was possible due to varying the delivery of boost within
the turbochargers, with one providing boost at low revs and the
second to kick in under hard acceleration higher in the rev
range.
According to its original service manual, this RX-7 was delivered
new to Robert Schoon of Holland, Michigan, in March 1993. What
makes this RX-7 so desirable is that it remained in Schoon's
ownership until it was purchased by its current owner and exported
to Switzerland in 2017. Presented today in beautifully original
condition, the car has travelled less than 600 miles over the
course of the last seven years, according to accompanying service
invoices. Prior to, the car accumulated under 4,500 miles from
1997-2012, as Mr. Schoon undoubtedly realized that his prized RX-7
was quickly earning collector car status.
Named Motor Trend magazine's Import Car of the Year and one of Car
and Driver's Ten Best in 1993, the FD-generation RX-7 proved to be
a wonderful swansong for the model and has proved to be popular
with fans of Japanese sports cars worldwide. Finding a low-mileage
example can be difficult, and finding one that has been enjoyed by
just two owners from new is harder still. As such, this example
warrants serious consideration and would be an astute acquisition
in any collection of 1990s sports cars.To view this car and others
currently consigned to this auction, please visit the RM website at
rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/am19.
