1988 Mazda RX7 Turbo II (FC) LHD
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Highlights
- Unmodified, in factory spec
- Very well presented
- Resprayed in factory colour
- Real head turner
The Appeal
If you grew up in the 90s, you will no doubt have spent many hours tuning and modifying RX7s on Gran Turismo – which is probably one of the reasons they remain so popular and sought after today. With an unusual turbocharged rotary drivetrain and that cool, retro Japanese styling, the FC model is a perennial favourite with fans of Japanese performance machines...
Of course, good examples are getting tricky to come by now, which is where this car comes in. It is in very good order, clean, tidy and apparently unmodified. If you’re after a solid and handsome example of the breed, then this lovely coupé simply has to be considered.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered new in Portugal in 1983
- IPO tested to 2023
- Four owners from new
- 122,581 Km indicated
- We’re told the car was resprayed in 2014
The Interior
- Original grey fabric interior, in good order, with no notable damage or wear we could see
- Electric slide and tilt steel sunroof
- Electric windows and door mirrors
- Cruise control
- Grey carpet runs through the cabin and boot, complementing the dark grey upholstery very nicely
- As far as we could see, all of the switchgear and controls look to be in good order
- The cabin trim appears to be complete and in fine fettle
The Exterior
- Red paintwork, resprayed in 2014
- All the paintwork looks to be in fine condition, with no major marks, scuffs or blemishes apparent
- Rear wing finished in gloss black
- All the external trim, badging, light lenses and glass elements look to be in good order
- Iconic pop-up headlights work as they should
- Mazda 16” alloy wheels show well, with no kerb damage or lacquer peel we could see
- Michelin tyres present well, and look to have decent tread depth
The Mechanics
- 1.3-litre twin-rotor, twin-scroll turbocharged engine offering 200PS and 265Nm to the rear wheels
- Factory performance figures: 0-100Km/h in 7.2 seconds, top speed of 230Km/h
- The engine bay appears to be clean and tidy, with no signs of corrosion
- Five-speed manual transmission
- We’re told that a new clutch was fitted in 2017
- The vendor assures us that the car drives very well, with no leaks, smoke or unusual noises
Summary
Looking to be in very good condition, with some major works having been carried out, this desirable machine is sure to be a hit with enthusiasts.
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1988
- Make Mazda
- Model RX7 Turbo II (FC)
- Colour Red
- Odometer 122,581 Kilometres
- Engine size 1300
Auction Details
- Seller Type Trade
- Town Ovar
- Location International
- Country Portugal
18 bids
- john.ha•••• €11,500 15/02/23
- roberts•••• €10,500 15/02/23
- john.ha•••• €10,000 15/02/23
- roberts•••• €9,400 15/02/23
- john.ha•••• €9,200 15/02/23
- roberts•••• €8,400 15/02/23
- john.ha•••• €8,200 15/02/23
- roberts•••• €7,600 15/02/23
- lucas.b•••• €7,200 13/02/23
- alun-wi•••• €7,000 13/02/23
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