Highlights
- Acquired from Rotary specialist collection
- Original interior and unmarked bodywork with excellent paint
- Engine rebuilt with new apex seals 5,000 miles ago
The Appeal
Mazda demonstrated ably with their pretty RX7, that the Rotary-engine concept could be successfully offered as an alternative to the combustion engine.
The combination of agile handling, ease of driving and a reputation for reliability were rewarded with phenomenal sales in the States.
The Rotary 12A engine is incredibly light, tiny, and loves to rev high and Mazda’s technological confidence in the RX7 provided continuous development to establish the car as the original template for a future generation of charismatic sports cars.
The combination of agile handling, ease of driving and a reputation for reliability were rewarded with phenomenal sales in the States.
The Rotary 12A engine is incredibly light, tiny, and loves to rev high and Mazda’s technological confidence in the RX7 provided continuous development to establish the car as the original template for a future generation of charismatic sports cars.
This beautifully preserved and very original 1983 Mazda RX7 FB Series 2 has seen a succession of enthusiast owners, with the last owner keeping the car as part of a Rotary collection.
Subject to an engine rebuild with new Apex seals, new tyres and a near-flawless presentation, it comes with a good record of servicing and an MOT to 2023, by which time it will be eligible for historic classification.
Subject to an engine rebuild with new Apex seals, new tyres and a near-flawless presentation, it comes with a good record of servicing and an MOT to 2023, by which time it will be eligible for historic classification.
The History and Paperwork
- Originally supplied by Watsons Mazda of Birmingham in August 1983
- Legibility for historic status next year
- Six previous owners
- Just 78,603 miles, verified by MOT history and 12 service stamps
- MOT is valid until August 2023
- V5c correct and present
- Professionally stored and maintained
- Complete with original tools and handbooks
- Sale due to lack of use
The Interior
- Its original interior presents well with very little signs of age
- The dashboard is free of damage, with minor signs of wear on the centre console
- Period Blaupunkt Verona tape/Stereo player
- Brown cloth fabric and vinyl seats in excellent condition with no wear
- Brown carpeting clean throughout
- Headlining and door cards in excellent shape
- A rear boot canvas blind fitted
- Rare metal sunroof
- Electric windows
The Exterior
- Entirely original and unmodified
- Retains all of its original panels
- The white paint finish has an excellent lustre
- Excellent panel fit and even gaps with intact spot welds
- Structurally solid
- Vehicle has had previous Dinitrol rust proofing and this is the brown substance visible on the door drains and door hinge areas
- Underside very clean with no discernible signs of corrosion
- Trim and glass in excellent shape
- Spotless alloys with 4 new tyres
The Mechanics
- 12A Rotary 1,146 cc (equivalent to 2.3-litres)
- The car drives and handles well, braking straight and true
- Responsive and great fun to drive
- Starts on the button
- Excellent exhaust
- The engine bay presents well, with no evidence we could see of oil pressure or overheating issues
- Slick 5-speed manual transmission
- The engine runs well with no undulations
- Engine parts subjected to soda blast during the rebuild
Summary
It's a little out of the ordinary, but the unconventional power plant shouldn’t put any prospective owner off.
It has seen regular maintenance and keeping on top of these things is now far easier than you might expect.
There's no doubt about its stylish and practical design with the typical Japanese traits of light controls, which makes it a cinch to drive.
As there are only a handful of UK FB models left in existence, this should be a great investment given the growth in the Japanese collectors market.
Solid and original FB RX7s do not come up often, and with its cherished background and engine rebuild, all that remains is to enjoy that neatly balanced chassis and that sweet tone of the Rotary engine.
It has seen regular maintenance and keeping on top of these things is now far easier than you might expect.
There's no doubt about its stylish and practical design with the typical Japanese traits of light controls, which makes it a cinch to drive.
As there are only a handful of UK FB models left in existence, this should be a great investment given the growth in the Japanese collectors market.
Solid and original FB RX7s do not come up often, and with its cherished background and engine rebuild, all that remains is to enjoy that neatly balanced chassis and that sweet tone of the Rotary engine.
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