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GarageKeptMotors.) � 1993 Mazda RX7 � A 1993 Mazda RX7 was the most
intense bone-stock car I've driven. -William Clavey, Jalopnik� �
There are a number of very good reasons that the third-generation
Mazda RX7 is enjoying robust appreciation (in accolades and
dollars) among classic car enthusiasts. In just the past 12-24
months, market values have risen sharply-exceeding the rate of
increase being seen for Japanese vintage sports cars overall-and
look to be headed higher still. These were-and still are-very
special automobiles. � The third-generation RX7s represented the
last of the rotary-engine Mazdas to arrive in the U.S. Described by
the Jalopnik writer, William Clavey, as coming from a time when
things were honest, uncensored, and little rough around the edges,
the 1993 RX7 was engineered to go fast and do incredible things on
a racetrack using technology no other carmaker had the nerve to
explore. He went on: In many ways, the RX-7 is a lot like a Miata,
actually. Simple, down to earth, confidence-inspiring and free of
electronic nannies. The hydraulic steering is well-weighted. The
manual gearbox is a tad notchy, but it has a pleasant mechanical
feel to it, and the pedals are well spaced to have a bit of
heel-and-toe fun. Today, the cars still deliver all of that. It's
no wonder this was Motor Trend's Import Car of the Year for 1993. �
Driving these cars is an enthusiast's trip back in time, and a very
gratifying one. The RX-7's sequentially-turbocharged engine
delivered 255 horsepower when new, and the car weighs just 2800lbs.
It sports a 5-speed manual transmission, limited-slip differential,
and four-channel anti-lock brakes. Traction control in the car is
old-school, meaning it's achieved by the driver in response to
inertial energy changes (felt in the seat of the pants) and the
sound of tires screeching. � Many RX7s suffered from over-modding
by less-than-respectful owners. And how many more of the cars fell
to driver-incidents with telephone poles, trees, or racetrack
barriers, may never be known. But the RX7 presented here is a true
survivor that has been respectfully treated by all three of its
Michigan owners since new. With a mere 28,000 miles on the
odometer--only 3,000 of which were added by the current owner over
the past ten years--the car is definitely a collector-quality
example. Resplendent in its factory-specified Vintage red paint
(refreshed by highly competent body-paint specialists, Koens Auto,
in 2009), it's easy to see why the color is sometimes called
arrest-me red. The shine and overall condition of the
paint-including on valances, door sills, side mirrors, pop-up
headlight covers, and surrounding the trademark taillights-is
exceptional. The 2-rotor Wankel rotary engine bay is clean and
tidy, and the car's undercarriage-displaying the only performance
modification on the car, a custom exhaust system-mirrors that
condition. Five-spoke original wheels are pristine, and Michelin
XGT V4 tires have plenty of tread-life remaining. The car's spare
tire is unused.� ��€� Inside, the optional tan-leather upholstery
retains its supple feel and good looks, perfectly complementing the
bright exterior. An upgraded Jensen audio head unit together with
Bose speaker system is in place (the original unit is included in
the sale). Gauges are clear and unfaded. The black dashboard is in
perfect condition, and carpets-with matched RX7 floor mats-show
virtually no wear. All switchgear functions as it should; the car
has no maintenance needs. An oil change service was just conducted.
The original window stick