929 with 12a on ebay

[RobMatthews]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/250871670770?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%3A80%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dp5197.m570.l1313%26_nkw%3D250871670770%26_sacat%3DSee-All-Categories%26_fvi%3D1&_rdc=1

seen this at japfest a few months ago and noticed it on ebay

rob

[Rivalrx]

2.8k...up to 3k...now off ebay.

Strange it was bidded on up to 3k with 3+ days to go on the auction and now it\'s goooone? Top dollar IMO for a rx replica...especially with the chrome painted and racing stripes.

[tyson23]

it sold for 4k

[RobMatthews]

it sold for 4k

seriously!
a- its a 929 not an rx4 although still pretty rare
b-its missing a whole ton of trim, if not all except the bumpers!

[HaywardRotary]

Only one peice of trim was missing Rob, the rear plate in ally that covers the back of the boot area.
When Dan finished it it looked really nice! Wish I could have bought it!
How\'s yours coming on?
Regards
Carl

[Grant Monkhouse]

4k!!! Mine must be worth double that then? Not that I will be selling it.

[harmeetjohal]

hi all...
I brought this last week
I have never owned a Jap car before, have always been into old Golf\'s and Audi\'s
I stumbled across this, went to see it any really liked it, not having seen anything like it before... I offered £4k as it was already at 3300 with 3 days to go
I was told the 929 is the RX4?
what trim bits are missing? and what is wrong with the rear plate?
 
Was a little upset this morning, took the car to work today and the clutch went, only had the car 5 days and its already set me back £250
 
what sort of money is this car really worth?

Anything else I should watch out for?

[Grant Monkhouse]

It is actually a 929, converted to be a rotary powered rx4. Don\'t worry however as it is probably just as rare a car as what an rx4 is. You have still got a good car though.

As for price, nobody can really say how much they are and aren\'t worth as there just isn\'t that many around. I have an rx4( currently being rebuilt by me) Clive has one running on the road, Jojo on here has one running on the road, rob Matthews has just bought one built it needs rebuilding too. There is a guy called ray that races one and that is about it, so you are in one of the smallest/rareist car owners club there can be, I can honestly say I have seen more Ferrari enzos than rx4s and they only made a hand full of those buggers!

I will try show you what bits you have missing if I have a picture to load up but I wouldnt worry too much about it as those bits are very hard to get hold of anyway.

And £250 for a clutch is a very good price.

These cars won\'t cost you much but I suggest you change plugs and oil as per Mazda recommendations. Or alternatively give one of the rotary garages a call and they will be more than happy to point you in the right direction.

I believe Carl at Hayward rotary is all ready familiar with your car as it has passed through hands to get to you, so give him a call and I\'m sure he will sort you out.

[RobMatthews]

My apoligies if i got it wrong thought the guy who owned it said he was after some of the external chrome trim as it was missing?, i remember him wanting the chrome for the front of the wings, but and as grant has said the 929 is just as rare, and prices just depends on the day and who your up against.

I think im right in saying the 929 was mazda\'s \'regular\' car and the rx4 was the souped up sportier version with the rotary engine fitted along with some extra comforts inside such as carpet on the door cards?


Mines getting closer to being started lol i know been saying that for weeks but with the effort im putting into the track car i dont wana let the standard i like to think is quite high slip just to start the rx4 project !
all good things come to those with patience, eventually

Gllad the car has gone to a good home and hope you enjoy her

[Ray]

what trim bits are missing? and what is wrong with the rear plate?

I had this car when it still had the piston engine in, but it\'s had a lot of work done since I had it, however I remember the shell was pretty straight, with only minor welding required.

The main item missing is the rear trim, see http://classicmazda.co.uk/graphics/P1010181.JPG .They are easily damaged and are like hen\'s teeth to get in good condition. There are some other badges missing, there should be rx4 and 12re badges on the rear quarter, but I wouldn\'t worry about that as personally I think it suits the de-chromed style and it keeps people guessing :Giggle

The other differences are the fuel tank, the 929 is smaller and the tacho is red lined at 6500 on the rotary, but less on the 929 at 6000 maybe.

I\'ve got a few articles on my website, see http://classicmazda.co.uk/history.html some of the links are broken, as it\'s an old page.

It certainly looks pretty stunning and hopefully now the clutch is sorted should let you have some fun in it!

[shaunwil]

Hi Ray !

Great to see you on the club. Do you still have any FB bits ??

Shaun

[SSScoupe]

Nice car you have there... don\'t think £4k was unreasonable, i looked at paying close to £3k for a 77\' 929 coupe with the merc style front ( less desirable) in 2002!  Didnt buy but got my RX4 coupe in the end this year...

your missing tail piece should look like this...



And when in place something like this... ( i think i may have my lights the wrong way around!)



I can help with the lock surrounds ( currently got three i think) and the boot piece but my spare one has been painted black and doesn\'t have a rotary badge. Can get a repro badge here if req..
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/MAZDA-RX2-RX3-RX4-RX5-ROTARY-ENGINE-BEAVER-PANEL-BADGE-/260828506532?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3cba9729a4#ht_526wt_905

Rear panel also has some dings etc from storage.  No idea what postage from Australia to UK would be but if you get really stuck let me know.

Your also missing the badges on the sides, i expect like mine they were removed and holes filled.  Avaliable here as reproductions..

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-MAZDA-RX4-CAR-BADGES-CHROME-13B-/250872124898?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3a6924d5e2#ht_532wt_1139

I also have a spare rear headlining panel ( the one with fuel low light, seat belt light etc) Not sure if 929 coupes had them, the 77 one i looked at didnt but that may have been due to being a facelifted model.  Anyway again, i have one but its quite heavy!

[harmeetjohal]

Hi Ray !
 
Great to see you on the club. Do you still have any FB bits ??
 
Shaun

FB bits? sorry i am really new to this...

[Grant Monkhouse]

An FB is a first generation rx7, they came out just after the rx4\'s.

Then came the FC, then the FD. But there was different models per generation. It gets confusing at times, I don\'t think everyone knows every difference between them.

[harmeetjohal]

hi all... i need longer bolts for the wheels? anywhere i can get any?
the rear axcel is a non standard, and the bolts coming from the hubs are too short...
anyone know where i can find a set from?