This desirable 1993 Mazda RX-7 just recently left the care of the longtime owner who owned this Japanese icon for 26 years! Now, that’s rare in and of itself, but it’s made even more special for having been in the care of an elderly car enthusiast from West Palm Beach. The FD chassis RX-7 is perhaps the most collectible of all the rotary-engined wonders, but it’s also the platform most likely to be modified. This car does have some enhancements, but they’re all tastefully done. Find it here on eBay with bids to over $41,000 and no reserve.
If I were to own an RX-7, this is absolutely the generation I’d buy. Like so many cars from this era, there were numerous sports car models that were adept at blending blistering performance (for the era) with plenty of creature comforts. The Acura NSX, Toyota Supra, Porsche 964 – all of these iconic sports cars were seemingly at their peak in the early 90s, which is why so many of these models remain coveted today. Just look at the bidding for this super clean FD – I bet it will get damn near clearing $50,000.
Now, even with a mature owner, the ability to extract more power from the high-strung rotary engine is far too tempting to resist. The seller notes the Mazda was maintained by two of the foremost experts in this model in Southern Florida, including one shop that offered up plenty of opportunities to enhance the already-respectable performance. Some of the upgrades include a three-inch downpipe, cold air intake, upgraded pulleys, upgraded ECU, and a Borla exhaust.
Here’s what I mean about sports cars from this era being the best of both worlds: this is a downright handsome interior, but it’s still so much simpler than what we’re offered today in cars with multiple airbag zones, navigation systems, center stack screens, and more. The RX-7 and others like it feels modern enough to drive every day but not so much that it loses that wonderful vibe of existing in a simpler time. With a sunroof delete and the desirable “Popular Equipment Package,” this RX-7 is a well-rounded example and one of the few cars left in the hands of a long-term owner.
Is that an oil puddle under the passenger door ?
I might have parked it somewhere else for that photo.
It’s a well documented flaw with this vintage of Mazdas. The door IMS bearing fails and leaks oil everywhere.
Absolutely stunning motor car. Much more desirable than the later RX8 and such elegant bodywork.
If I had as much moola as Jay Leno, this one would make it into my garage.
With no compression numbers I wouldn’t bid on it. These were know to eat engines up before 60K
With no compression numbers I wouldn’t bid on it. These were know to eat engines up before 60K.
I had one of these RX7’s with the spoiler. Fast dam car back in 93. The automatic was even faster and now very rare. Why they stop importing this car is strange. I know they were still available after 93. If you purchase one get a spare engine.
They stopped importing them because they were very expensive at the time, they sold in low numbers, warranty costs were killing any profit on the car. Car and Driver had one for a long term 40k review and they had 9 trips back to the dealer for warranty work.
All of the Japanese sport touring coupes gradually vanished between 1995-01. RX-7 (1995), 300ZX (1996), Supra (1998), 3000GT (1999), and Prelude (2001).
They were expensive to build, sales were rapidly declining, and the market was shifting to SUVs and crossovers.
I like to name my cars…….I would name this one “Spot”.
SOLD for $41,600.