Vehicle Description
This well-presented 1984 Mazda RX7 GSL-SE 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 collectible 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. This one even takes it one step further with a custom
body kit. It doesn't make the car outlandish, but the flatter front
end with yellow driving lights has a bit of Ferrari Testarossa
flair. And the rear spoiler could hang with an Audi quattro. These
additions are well-integrated as part of the correct Light Beige
paint. We love this finish because it's the right 1980s color, but
it also has a modern level of luster. Plus, this total package is
presented exceptionally well on a coupe that features flush folding
headlights, tight body gaps, and a well-done full-length pinstripe.
It's a well-respected coupe, right down to the bright factory alloy
wheels.
While the exceptionally preserved interior has plenty of 1980s-chic
touches, there's plenty of modern appeal here, too. For example,
the dark brown leather interior is quite stylish for modern times,
and the supple bucket seats were engineered to keep you
comfortable. This GSL model is loaded with all the best sports car
features, including a center console, power windows, power mirrors,
power steering, electric rear defroster, and cruise control. Plus,
the huge sunroof removes almost like a targa top and stows in the
trunk. The factory air conditioning and premium AM/FM/cassette
stereo are also present, and they may need servicing to ideally
function again. But what really matters in a sports car like this
is the 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 two-rotor Wankel
engine. No pistons, no crankshaft, no valves, just a pair of
triangular rotors inside a beer-keg-sized housing. Plus, the GSL-SE
was the top-of-the-line that added a larger displacement,
fuel-injected powerplant over the standard '84 model. 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
feeling that makes it a joy to row through the gears of the
five-speed transmission. Combine this with a front-mid engine
layout, sport-tuned suspension, and the GSL's larger four-wheel
power disc brakes - now you know you have something quite unique
and quite fun to drive.
Complete with owner's manual, this 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 today!!!
