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Mazda RX-7 — 1979

It's difficult to find a better example of a first-year model RX 7 with only 27,000 km original mileage and that has never been restored.

Shaun Major
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"The car drives incredibly well and has had a lot of maintenance work done by a true petrolhead and Volvo engineer who understands how to care for a classic Mazda."

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Shaun Major
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"The car drives incredibly well and has had a lot of maintenance work done by a true petrolhead and Volvo engineer who understands how to care for a classic Mazda."

Description

This car was bought new in Maryland by a Swedish navy test pilot for his wife and imported as moving goods when he returned to Stockholm 1980. Since then its had very careful owners and the older inspection/Mot certifcate back up the current mileage. We can't find any signs that the car has even been crash repaired, rusty, painted or tuned. It's the most non-molested RX-7 I've seen with unbelievable low mileage. The engine compartment & interior are like time capsules, close to new condition. Every ID tag/sticker is still in place.In the boot, the spare tire, lug wrench and jack are still in place and unused. The original equipment works, right down to the clock, glovebox light, cassette player, intermittent wipers and power antenna.

Owners comments below:
As my corona project during 2020/2021 I did a mechanical freshening up of the wear and tear items using mostly genuine Mazda parts including:

Ignition system (points, cap, NGK leads, NGK plugs and a new Varta battery)
Cooling system (radiator core, radiator hoses, thermostat, water pump, heater hoses, belts)
Chassis (Maxxis tires, KYB shocks, MTS springs, bushings)
Brakes (rotors, pads, shoes, hoses, master cylinder)
Clutch (master cylinder, hose, slave cylinder)
Fluids (engine oil & Bosch filter, transmission oil, rear axle oil, coolant, fuel filter & carb reseal)
Body (wiper blades, door seals, tailgate struts, adjusted & lubricated locks/hinges/window mechanisms, etc...)

Sits right now on 35mm lowered springs, originals springs included.

Upgraded to electric cooling fan, original included.

Technical data

  • Year
    1979/1979 
  • Registration date
    1980-02-22 
  • Mileage
    27375 km 
  • Kw / hp
    74 / 101 
  • Fuel Type
    Petrol 
  • Transmission
    Manual 
  • Interior finish
    Vinyl/Textile 
  • Colour
    Red 

Condition

  • Mechanical condition:

    The wankel engine has a great sound, terrific road handling, and easy gear shifts. Starts easy hot & cold, engine runs like new, can be driven anywhere just as it is. Lots of extra parts including an extra spare gearbox "See Pictures"

  • Interior condition:

    Interior is very well kept and completely original for a low mileage car
    Sunvisors removed as they seemed to just be in the way, holes are neatly plugged, original parts are included.

  • Exterior condition:

    As the car has not been restored, the paintwork is very nice with tiny stone chips and minimal touch ups around the wheel arches. Because it was kept under a cover at some point, the roof paint is not as bright as the rest of the car, but it can be buffed out. There is no obvious rust and the bodywork is straight.

  • General condition:

    This is most likely one of the best preserved and maintained RX7s in the country. Perhaps a car for a JDM (Japanese Domestic Market) collector, but also for someone with a vibrant  collection. A wankel-Mazda performs admirably everywhere.

MOT (tech. insp.)

Fordonsstatus: Itrafik 2021-02-20
Ursprungsbesiktning: 1980-02-22 (regbes)
Datum i trafik första gången: 1980-02-22
Senast godkända besiktning: 2021-03-03
Besiktigad tom: 2023-03-31
Skattebefriad: Ja
Körförbud: Nej
Antal ägare: 13

Location and viewing Information

Location: Torslanda

For viewing the vehicle, contact the valuator/depot:

Classic Car Depot
Shaun Major
+46 709 724007
shaun@bilwebauctions.se

Pick up

Collection must take place before: 2022-04-21.

NOTE! Payment (deposit to our account) must be made within 5 days and before collection.

Auction information

General information about the condition of the vehicles .
  • At this auction, many vehicles have been included in car collections and have been stored (mothballed) for a long time. For this reason, they are described from a collector's perspective and may need technical reviews and maintenance service - oil, battery replacement, new tires, brake review, etc. - before they can be used. .
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