Vehicle Description
Blending revolutionary technology and attractive styling, this 1984
Mazda RX7 GS would be quite a score for the sports car enthusiast
searching for something truly unique. This rolling conversation
piece is also an agile performer that's come through three decades
in strong fashion - it's solid in every respect and ready to
provide its new owner with many miles of future driving enjoyment
at a very attainable price.
The designers at Mazda certainly did their homework. Realizing that
the United States market would be a key factor in their long-term
success, they set about determining just what aesthetics appealed
to American buyers and drew inspiration from several popular
models, most notably the Porsche 944. While it may have been an
approach much more pragmatic than artistic, it was especially
effective. This particular RX7 represents the model well, sporting
a Sunrise Red exterior that's still in stock configuration and was
refreshed in its original color a little while back. Being the
beneficiary of consistent care yields dividends - despite its 35
years of service, this remains a well-aligned car, with clean glass
surrounding the cabin and contrasting black trim that's in
surprisingly good shape. The featured pop-up headlights, so often
an Achilles heel in cars of this era, sit all the way down when not
in use and raise into position without issue.
Inside, the gray high-backed bucket seats are nicely bolstered to
provide support for more spirited driving and they straddle a clean
center console. While you can see some subtle signs of the passing
years on the cloth surfaces of the seating, rest assured that this
is a cockpit that's ready to be enjoyed as soon as you get it home.
Up front, the red-tinted gauges in the instrument cluster remain
easily readable, while just to their right, the controls positioned
at the center of the dash look surprisingly modern, given this
Mazda's venerable age. An AM/FM/Cassette stereo is on board to
provide your personal soundtrack while on the road. During this
current weather, the sunroof is a welcome feature and it's in good
working order, opening and closing smoothly and sealing properly to
keep the elements out. Open the hatch in back and you'll be
surprised at how much space awaits you - plenty for suitcases to
accommodate a weekend excursion.
At the time this car rolled off the line, Mazda was synonymous with
rotary engine technology that not only extracted maximum power from
minimum displacement, but also allowed for a compact motor that
could be positioned relatively far back towards the windshield in
the engine bay, affording the RX7 with an enviable weight
distribution ratio that makes it pleasingly agile while negotiating
turns. In this case, the engine in question also happens to be the
original powerplant and it's running well, assisted by some recent
attention that included a full tune up and the installation of new
plug wires and belts. It pairs with a 4-speed automatic
transmission that rounds out a very solid drivetrain - this sporty
classic really drives nicely. Power brakes that include discs up
front bring prompt stops as this inspired blend of style and
technology rides on its set of stock 13" wheels, outfitted with
Kumho tires that appear to have quite a bit of tread left on
them.
Innovative technology and engineering combine with a timeless form
to make this 1984 Mazda RX7 GS a unique sports car that's a lot of
fun to drive. Call today!
