Vehicle Description
The 1988 Mazda RX-7 was the first year you could get a convertible
in the second-generation rotary-powered sports car. And you can
tell that the owner of this was enthusiastic about getting his
hands on this one. After all, with an amazingly low 29,162 original
miles, original paint, original interior, and original rev-happy
rotary engine, this droptop has been treasured from day one.
The RX-7 is a machine that's always full of clever ideas, and
dropping its top only adds to the appeal. Dressed in its factory
Sapphire Blue, it has been preserved correctly so that the sleek
shape still looks contemporary. Of course it also helps when great
care is combined with the exceptional build quality of these
Mazdas. So, the headlights fit flush against the body; the black
trim line remains unbroken as it encircles the entire car; the
crisp black folding roof matches the trim line; and the 15-inch
factory BBS wheels have never done a parking lot battle. The result
is a car that looks far younger than its age would suggest. This
RX-7 is not only alluring for its rarity, but also for its level of
caring preservation.
A car like this is meant to be open to the world. So the blue
leather interior does a great job of coordinating with the exterior
providing the kind of tones that are often reserved for the best
European roadsters. The carpeting, door panels, dash, and bucket
seats (with nifty speakers integrated in the headrests) are all
original, and as you can see from the exceptional condition, no one
ever let this Mazda bake in the sunlight for an extended time.
You'll slip behind the sporty three-spoke steering wheel and get
excited as you grip the well-placed stick shift. Your heart will
begin beating a bit faster as you watch the red-faced gauges begin
to dance - and yes, the tach is prominently the center just like a
Porsche. But more than just a pure sports machine, the RX-7 was
Mazda's flagship car, and so there are plenty of luxury features.
It includes, power windows, power seats, cruise control, a factory
AM/FM/CD/cassette stereo, and air conditioning to help keep you
cool while looking cool in this classic droptop.
The RX7's real calling card was the revolutionary two-rotor Wankel
engine. And this numbers-matching motor has only averaged about
1,000 miles per year over its lifetime. 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 with
incredible smoothness. And you get to experience all of the
powerband thanks to the full control of the five-speed manual
transmission. The low mileage also means an amazing engine
presentation. All the plated parts are still shiny, the rubber
components are supple, and even the original hose clamps are still
used throughout. But just because this is so well preserved, it
would be a shame not to take it out on the road. After all, the
fully independent suspension, low-mounted motor, and four-wheel
disc brake package combine to offer the ideal mixture of
performance and comfort.
Complete with the original warranty card, window sticker, owner's
manual, and maintenance records, this preserved classic is a blast
to drive down your favorite twisting piece of pavement, with the
wind in your hair and the sun overhead. So at this price, this
interesting total package classic won't be with us long. Call
now!!