Vehicle Description
This exceptionally original 1981 Mazda RX7 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 surviving 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. Folding headlights, smoked taillights, and compact
dimensions made it look ready to start carving corners, and it was
mercifully free of styling gimmicks. Even the bumpers were very
neatly integrated into the overall design. Sunrise Red is this
car's factory original color, and we all know there's something
timeless about a sports car finished in red. Not only is this the
original application, but it still looks terrific because this car
has averaged only around 2,100 miles annually. Just in case you've
forgotten how Japan made their mark in the US, you need look no
further than the quality in how the doors and hood fit, how flush
the headlights are, and how snugly it seals up - even over
thirty-five years later. And the level of preservation on this one
is remarkable right down to the optional four-spoke factory alloy
wheels.
The interior is just as nicely presented as the exterior. The black
bucket seats look great and were engineered to keep you
comfortable. You can see from the included window sticker that
plenty of desirable features came standard on the GS model. This
includes a center console, quartz clock, electric rear defroster,
and air conditioning. The huge sunroof removes almost like a targa
top and stows in the trunk. The only real difference you'll notice
from factory spec is a neatly installed AM/FM/CD stereo w/Bluetooth
for more modern tunes. This is a terrific total sports car
experience as you grab the grippy factory steering wheel, and you
can see the clearly marked instruments, including the Porsche-style
center tach (and yes, that 7,000 RPM redline is there for a very
good reason.)
The RX7's real calling card was the revolutionary two-rotor Wankel
engine. And this numbers-matching motor looks as fresh as the
interior and exterior of this well-preserved machine. 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. This is a total package classic, and so
sharp handling and front disc brakes for the backroads is also met
with cruise control and a three-speed automatic transmission that's
great for the grand tour.
A survivor-style classic needs the right paperwork to back it up.
So the sale comes with the original window sticker, bill of sale,
owner's manual, and warranty card. It's a total package gives you a
rare opportunity to enter the crop of rapidly appreciating
classics. Call today!!!
