This is a rare example of an original American market 1st Gen Rx7 ‘FB’ which I shipped to Scotland. I was intending to move to Scotland but alas it did not happen.
As a consequence my beloved Mazda is staying in Scotland and now I have to pass it on.
The car underwent an extensive cosmetic restoration in Georgia, US in late 2012 and is detailed in this forum thread:
I bought the car in 2017 and transported in back to Massachusetts where it was re-registered and I enjoyed a couple years with it. Since acquiring the car I did a number things to maintain it;
- Rebuilt the carb
- New battery and terminals
- New Bosch Starter Motor
- Replaced plugs, leads, fuel filter
- New fan clutch
- New clutch master and slave
- Replaced various hoses due to vacuum leaks
The cosmetics (trim, body work, seals, upholstery etc) are all immaculate. There is extremely little rust on this car. The car is very clean. All electrical components, including pop-up head lights work well.
After shipping to the Uk it has been serviced and stored at a professional car storage facility where it was brought to Uk spec (see attached invoice).
The car is fully registered in the Uk with V5C and soon to be tax exempt owing to its age.
This car is in good working order but by no means perfect. I want to be as transparent as possible about its condition so please ask any questions! Known issues are;
- Shutter valve is currently wired open on inlet manifold
- Small leak in exhaust at the manifold
- Door windows are stiff to wind
The car has 144k, starts first time, every time, cold and hot. Idles fine (800 ish), has good throttle response and secondaries open smoothly. Original 12a engine is in good working order. Fuel bowls are both dead level on the carb. Temp gauge moves between just above min and half way.
Please email me with any questions you have and I will be happy to answer them.
UK-registered cars and motorbikes on Car & Classic are run through an online HPI check. On the HPI report, this vehicle shows no insurance database markers for damage or theft and has no finance owing.
Total owners: Four
Extensive history from previous owner, including cosmetic restoration process and photos to be found here:
-Purchased in GA, USA late 2017.
-Transported in MA, USA late 2017.
-Registered in MA, Sept 2017
-Rebuilt original carburetor, replaced various parts (plugs, leads, fuel filter)
-Driven approx. 3000 miles in three years of my ownership (always driven only in summer, garaged inside with custom made WeatherTech cover).
-Shipped from New York to Felixstowe Nov 2020
-Transported direct to secure storage facility in Scotland, Dec 2020
-Work performed at storage facility to convert to Uk spec (headlight replacement etc). Minor maintenance works performed (see attachment).
-Car passed MOT July, 2021
-Uk registration and V5C acquired Feb, 2022
-Vehicle tax status changed to SORN May, 2022
-Vehicle MOT expired July, 2022
-Vehicle remains at secure storage facility in Scotland
Exterior condition is near immaculate.
Minor paint crack in front air dam by spotlight (see photos).
Slight crack in passenger side tail light (see photo).
Minor colouration on wheels in places.
Near immaculate interior.
All seals replaced.
Seats reupholstered.
Slight wear on gear knob.
Wear on driver floor mat.
Driver window wind is sticking.
Original 12a in good condition. No obvious oil leaks.
Rebuilt carb. Float bowls are dead on. Secondary butterfly’s operating smoothly.
Shutter valve disabled in inlet manifold (wired open).
No accidents. Never welded.
