1997 Vintage Red, Immaculate low mileage example
38,000km/23,000miles
MOT:01/08/13
Tax: 01/04/13
1997 P reg.
Mazda NU Vintage Red.
17” AVS Model 7 Alloy wheels.
FEED sidesteps.
Original 96’ rear spoiler.
Late spec carbon effect seats
Late spec textured interior panels
Blitz exhaust system
Bilstein shocks & springs
£6200 o.n.o
Originally imported in 2010, in the UK this car has covered just over delivery miles from the port to my home- It was then dry stored whilst I completed other projects. I’ve only just got around to registering the car recently & no longer wish to modify it in the way I originally intended for it- I’ve been advised by a few rotorheads that it’s too nice a late-spec to modify. It is a stunning stock-body example, which there remains very few of, coupled with its super low mileage making it quite the niche RX7. Along with an excellent condition rust-free chassis, it really is a like-new experience & an absolute pleasure to drive.
I originally sourced & imported this car for its staggeringly low mileage, it also came with some very subtle, selective visual modifications that enhance the car but the engine bay remains bone stock. It has a set of FEED sidesteps which have been painted in a Ferrari gun-metal grey, along with the front splitter to suit the wheels. The door handles have also been refurbished in this colour. The paint is radiant & polishes up extremely well, there are next to no blemishes- this car really doesn’t look its age at all. The front bumper has no stone chips & there are no real signs of wear anywhere.
It has genuine AVS model 7 alloy wheels in fantastic condition, with all 4 centre caps present & not a single mark or kerbing on any wheel. They are wider than stock but fitment is practical & does not rub or scrape in any situation. Lightweight black internal drive lug nuts have been fitted also.
The bilstein suspension setup is not harsh & suitable for everyday use, they are a stock Mazda option, thus ride height is practical & the setup responds well to our roads, the setup exhibit no knocks or bangs at all.
The car was rebuilt in Japan shortly before being exported; the water seals were diagnosed & replaced, as there was no detonation, thus the block is mostly original. This is perfectly normal for a car of this age as even though mileage and wear is low, water seals can require replacement based on age of seals.
Mechanically the car is on point, the car starts fine hot & cold. Drives pleasurably- there are no knocks from the suspension setup & bushes, no clunks or bangs from the diff & no whining from the gearbox. Everything is working as it should. Being a late spec, it also benefits from having a ‘black box’ in place of what rotary owners call ‘the rats nest’. This is the ‘turbo control’ setup found on 92-96 examples, a spaghetti junction of hoses, relays & wires under the upper intake manifold which can often cause problems if a hose pops off or a relay stops working. Mazda later rectified this by implementing the black box, which is far easier to service & rarely goes wrong.
All the interior panels are the late spec variant, as expected for a ‘97 model- these are much more desirable in comparison to the early spec panels which mark easily & can end up looking quite tatty. All the panels are in good condition. It has a 2+2 seating arrangement & the front seats are the later spec carbon effect type.
I have been a rotary enthusiast for over 4 years and also own several on-going FD based projects. Being an enthusiast & a qualified automotive engineer, I maintain my cars religiously. Most potential buyers when looking for RX7s tend to focus heavily on the engine health. However, there is so much more to these cars which differentiate a good car from the rest including exterior and interior condition, suspension bushes and transmission mounts which are commonly neglected on poor high mileage examples.
The engine has been compression tested by Jit’s genuine Mazda Rotary Compression tester showing mid 7s all round at 250rpm. I will shortly upload videos of the test being done, but will happily have this test performed again for any potential buyer. The engine starts first time every time from hot & cold and drives immaculately with no knocks, coolant loss or lubrication issues. Both turbos pull hard in every gear and the sequential system transition is smooth. All of the engine electrics are in perfect working order and the engine is completely unmodified.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions whatsoever on vaerro@gmail.com or 07894344395
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Absolutely stunning. Glws :D
Hi, which model is she? An RB or an RS?
Hello guys,
Just finished making a photo album for people who are inquiring from far up north & abroad, so thought I\'d post it up here too!
I had the compression test done on 23/11/2012 & the results showed:
Front- 7.7, 7.8, 7.7 @250rpm
Rear- 7.6, 7.7, 7.4 @250rpm
Test was carried out by mobile compression tester Keith- 07598 280 702, he\'s well known & available via both MRC & FDUK forum.
I took pictures to confirm the results but you\'ll have to excuse the quality of the pictures as sunlight made it hard to capture the display.
If you would like compression confirmation in person while viewing, this can of course be arranged.
Link to photo album: http://www.flickr.com/photos/68614511@N04/sets/72157632133404592/
Please feel free to ask any questions.
Thank you,
Seth
Wow stunning example mate. If I had acouple more grand kicking about I.d be down tomorrow.
Nice truck :Thumbsup!
No engine bay pics?
celyon
Have a look in his Flickr link
Hi Seth!!!
I\'m giuseppe the Italian boy who has contacted you via email ... I\'m doing the impossible to be able to get this fd!:2Confused
soon i confirm the date of my visit to see the car ... I hope no one buys it first :Laugh
Is this car still for sale? I\'m in the market for an FD and looking for a stock car to just look after and drive and this looks likes an amazing car.
Another rotary enthusiast in scotland! Where abouts are you?
Aberdeen same as you :-) my brother in law just bought one so I want one now hehe.
Sorry guys I got hold of s3th on Facebook and its sold now unfortunately . The search continues
Quote from: Northern Joy;846288Aberdeen same as you :-) my brother in law just bought one so I want one now hehe.
Is a red 1?
Yeah red single turbo.
I know the 1, never seen it but he bought it off danny from fduk
Well it is a very nice car and its in very good hands now :-) just need to find myself a car now in the next few months :-) oh well better stop hijacking threads lol. Right off to read as much as I can.