1979 Mazda RX-7 GS Coupe
One owner RX7 with 49,954 original documented miles Included with original owners manual, service book with stamps, original window sticker and invoice Original Sunbeam Silver Exterior Paint and RX-7 graphics appearance package First generation of Mazda RX-7 Purchased new from Downtown Chrysler-Plymouth Inc., Council Bluffs, IA 1.2 liter twin rotor 12A rotary engine (#12A2110334) 5-speed manual transmission overdrive (GS model only) 13-inch optional aluminum alloy wheels with wider performance tires (GS model only) Optional Air conditioning Optional sunroof Collector condition RX7 in a emerging vintage Japanese Sport Car MarketMotoeXotica is offering a great little Japanese sports car with very low original miles and original paint which the time is now to buy in this hot and new emerging market with a one owner low mileage and clean original examples such as this RX7 we have for sale. This rare 1979 Mazda RX-7 GS coupe shows great and has TONS of life left in it. This Mazda was purchased new from Downtown Chrysler-Plymouth, Inc., Council Bluffs, IA on July 31, 1979 for the price of $10,179.00 with the added options of factory air conditioning, alloy wheels, sun roof, two speakers with fader and a appearance package that also included window louvers. The original owner fully serviced the RX7 during ownership with the service book completed with all service stamps and mileages. At 47k miles the RX7 had a new clutch, pressure plate and pilot bearing installed along with the flywheel fully resurfaced. The car was stored away in the early 1990’s and was very well preserved when we came across it a couple months ago.
The Mazda RX-7 was a sports car that was produced by the Japanese automaker Mazda from 1978 to 2002. The original RX-7 was a 2 seater sports car with pop-up headlights. The compact and lightweight 12A Wankel engine is situated slightly behind the front axle, creating nearly 50/50 weight distribution. This configuration was marketed by Mazda as “front mid-engine”.
Finished in it’s original Sunbeam Silver Metallic exterior paint, this RX-7 still shows extremely well and it still has a showroom new appearance to it. The front and rear color-keyed bumpers are in excellent condition. All the shadowline trim pieces are present and have a great finish. The retractable headlights and taillights are in very condition with no hazing or cracks. This Mazda is also equipped with an optional sunroof, special RX-7 body graphics and optional rear louvers.
Inside, this Mazda features it’s original Wine velour front bucket seats that look excellent. The Wine red door panels, carpet and dashboard are a continuation of the striking interior of this coupe and look fantastic, the interior still has a new car smell! The matching headliner and rear cargo area completes the rest of the interior and is in very good condition. The weather-stripping is excellent, with little or no signs of drying, tearing or shrinkage. The factory heat and air conditioning along with the original equipment gauges have the correct appearance and function as originally designed. The original Mazda black four spoke steering wheel and the Clarion AM/FM/ Cassette player with optional 2 speaker fader are in very good condition.
This ’79 RX-7 is nicely equipped with a 1.2 liter twin rotor 12A rotary engine fed by Nikki 4 barrel carburetor. The power is transferred to the wheels by a recently rebuilt 5-speed manual transmission. Drivers assist features include front disc and rear drum brakes. The suspension includes in the front, a strut-type with coil springs and in the rear, coil springs and anti-roll bar (GS only) The 13-inch optional aluminum alloy wheels and Mazda center caps with wider (GS only) wider performance radial tires.
1st generation RX-7 have been sky rocketing in value over the past few years and a clean low mile one owner original example like this one are nearly impossible to find! Get this one now before the prices double or even triple in the next decade! GET OUT AND DRIVE!
Included is the owners manual, stamped service book and the original window sticker and option list!
Current mileage on the odometer shows 49,954 miles, which is actual backed by the provided documentation, sold as is with a mileage exempt title.
VIN: SA22C557839
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