BaT Auction: 1983 Mazda RX-7

This 1983 Mazda RX-7 GSL is finished in Renaissance Red Metallic over red cloth and powered by a carbureted 1.1-liter Wankel rotary paired with a three-speed automatic transmission. Features include a removable glass sunroof panel, alloy wheels, four-wheel disc brakes, power accessories, cruise control, and a Pioneer CD stereo. The car spent much of its life in Connecticut and Pennsylvania, and was acquired by the selling dealer in June 2021. This FB RX-7 shows 96k miles and is offered with two keys, a service manual, a clean Carfax report, and a clean Pennsylvania title.

The car is finished in Renaissance Red Metallic (R3) with black side moldings and features a removable glass sunroof, power-adjustable side mirrors, a rear window wiper, GSL badges, and pop-up headlights. Exterior blemishes are shown up close in the image gallery below.

Factory 13″ four-spoke alloy wheels are mounted with and older set of 185/70 Sumitomo HRT R4 tires. Stopping power is provided by disc brakes fitted at all four corners as part of the GSL package.

The cabin features seating surfaces upholstered in red cloth with a matching dashboard, carpets, and door panels. Amenities include power windows, power mirrors, and a Pioneer AM/FM CD stereo.

A leather-wrapped steering wheel frames a central tachometer with a 7k-rpm redline, a 130-mph speedometer, and auxiliary gauges. The six-digit odometer shows 96k miles.

The carbureted 1.1-liter 12A Wankel rotary was factory rated at 101 horsepower and 107 lb-ft of torque. The selling dealer states that an oil change was performed in preparation for the sale.

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a three-speed automatic transmission. Additional photos of the underbody are presented in the gallery.

The Carfax report shows no accidents or other damage and lists history in Connecticut and Pennsylvania.

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