1985 Mazda RX-7 FB - 1st Gen

An iconic rotary-engined sports coupe, dating from the final year of first-generation production. Under the bonnet sits a 1.1-litre Wankel rotary engine, delivering around 111bhp (83kW) to the rear wheels through a five-speed manual transmission. This two-owner RX-7 is offered for sale in an unmodified and highly original condition. It is fresh from a service carried out in July 2022. This example is finished in Sunbeam Silver metallic with a red pinstripe over a burgundy cloth cabin. It rides on a set of original 14-inch multi-spoke alloy wheels, shod with Ovation tyres. Factory-fitted equipment includes electric windows and mirrors, air conditioning and a radio-cassette player with separate graphic equaliser and joystick-controlled fader. Included in the sale is the owner’s handbook and a digital service manual. The front wings and bonnet were professionally repaired after light front-end damage was sustained several years ago, when another vehicle reversed into the car. The condition of the paintwork is described as fair, with the seller noting areas of sun-damaged lacquer. There are indentations on both doors and on the corners of the rear bumper, imperfections on the front bumper, stone chips on the front end, corrosion on the door shuts and an area of touched in paint around the driver’s door lock, Moving inside, the cabin presents very well, save for peeling on the steering, sagging to the door card “leather” and scratches on the central cubby box. No mechanical or electrical faults have been detected. The car was last serviced in July 2022 at 258,000 kilometres, when the seller replaced the engine oil, gearbox oil, and differential oil. They also checked and cleaned the brakes. Rotary specialist Rotomotion Engineering is said to have serviced the car from 2017 until 2022, and the supplying Mazda dealership carried out all previous services until 2017. The air conditioning has been professionally converted from 12a to R134a refrigerant. This Mazda RX-7 is a highly original example of the iconic Japanese sports car, driven and enjoyed as intended. Offered for sale fresh from a service carried out just 57 kilometres ago, it is ready to relish on the new owner’s favourite roads immediately, and is sure to delight with its nostalgic and immersive driving experience. The description of this auction lot is, to the best of the seller's knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Collecting Cars requests a range of detail about the lot from the seller, and performs a level of due diligence. However, bidders must satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description, and conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to a bid. Please see our Terms and Conditions for full details. This vehicle’s VIN has been checked against the Australian Personal Property Securities Register, and there is no security interest or other registration kind logged against the serial number. This vehicle has been checked through the Austroads NEVDIS system, and there are no markers under the written-off or stolen databases.