This Mazda RX-7 Series 8 Spirit R Type A is an appealing and very well-presented example of the coveted modern classic Japanese sports car, said to have only been driven six kilometres during its time in Australia. Under the bonnet sits a 1.3-litre ‘13B’ Wankel rotary engine now with a single GT3584 (GT35) turbocharger conversion, which sends its power to the rear wheels via a five-speed manual transmission. This example was originally a Japan-delivered model, which was imported into Australia in August 2020, and has been with the seller for over three years. This RX-7 Series 8 Spirit R Type A is one of only 1,044 examples built, of which only 149 were specified in Innocent Blue Mica. The odometer shows just 64,106 Kms from new. Introduced as the final production variant of the RX-7, the limited-edition Spirit R models were available in three different model variants, the Type A, Type B, and Type C. The sought-after Type A variant was advertised as the purest of the three iterations, and featured a five-speed manual gearbox, red cloth-trimmed Recaro carbon-Kevlar bucket seats, and a rear seat ‘delete’. The model also features a revised front bumper and diffuser, an adjustable rear wing, forged alloy wheels, front wing-mounted ‘Spirit R RX-7’ shield badges, red brake callipers, and Spirit R-specific instrument dials. This example is finished in the attractive hue of Innocent Blue Mica over a black cabin, featuring striking red cloth-trimmed bucket seats, and a dark grey dashboard trim inlay. It rides on a set of 17-inch BBS Y-spoke forged alloy wheels finished in gloss grey, which are fitted with Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tyres. Equipment includes pop-up headlights, a rear screen wiper, a black leather-trimmed Nardi steering wheel with red stitching, air conditioning, a heated rear screen, rear cabin storage compartments, and electrically operated windows and door mirrors. This RX-7 Series 8 Spirit R Type A has been upgraded with a single turbocharger, an Apexi Power FC ECU, a Blitz intercooler, a mushroom air filter, an aftermarket exhaust system, a drilled passenger foot rest, a Pioneer stereo with Bluetooth connectivity, USB and auxiliary inputs, aftermarket digital oil pressure and boost gauges, an Apexi Power FC programmable ECU W/ OLED Commander, an aluminium battery box in the boot, Apexi coilovers, an Xtreme Performance clutch kit, a HKS wastegate, a RE Amemiya three-inch Dolphin Tail exhaust system, and HKS plumbing parts. The car comes with the Japanese export certificate, the import document, tools, a jack, a space-saver spare wheel, two keys, the Japanese owner’s manuals with a black leatherette wallet, the service booklet, a few Japanese upgrade part leaflets, and some Japanese maintenance invoices. Please refer to the photo gallery to assess the exterior and interior condition. The car’s last preliminary REGO test was conducted on 10 January 2024, which is understood to have resulted in a clean pass with no advisories. The most recent service was performed by Evolution Automotive and included replacement of the engine oil and oil filter, spark plugs, air cleaner, and fuel filter. This Mazda RX-7 Series 8 Spirit R Type A is an attractive, methodically modified example of the sought-after limited-edition modern classic Japanese sports car, offered with low mileage from new. One of only 1,044 examples built, with desirable factory performance and weight-saving upgrades, and boasting instantly recognisable styling alongside a distinctive turbocharged rotary engine, it would make a very rewarding companion for weekend drives, car show visits, and longer-distance road trips alike. The description of this consignment is, to the best of the seller’s knowledge, accurate and not misleading. 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