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1982 Mazda RX-7 GSL

Owned for 31 years by an aircraft mechanic who is now retired at age 81. It's “his baby” and spent all those years in the garagewhen not on the road. She has 58443 miles on the clock. All original paint, EM wheels, are leather interior with leather seats, eather wrapped steering wheel and shiftknob. The RX-7 has two panels for the top. One is glass (pictured) and the other is steel and painted to match the body color and stored in a cover in back. Everything works with the exception of the motorized antenna. Interior is very nice with no rips, racks or tears. All controls work, ights, ipers, ruise, adio, Q, tc. Clean title in hand, ncludes owners manual,shop manual, aintenance records, ack and spare.

The RX-7 was a phenomenal success when it came out in 1979! It competed with the Datsun 280Z and Toyota Supra.This1982 model is considered a Series 2 model (1981–1983) and had integrated plastic-covered bumpers, ide black rubber bodyside moldings, raparound taillights and updated engine control components. While marginally longer overall, he model was135 lb (61 kg) lighter in federalized trim.The four-speed manual was dropped for 1981 in favor of a five-speed, he gas tankgrew larger and the dashboard was redesigned, ncluding a shorter gear stick mounted closer to the driver.

Mazda rotary engines have a reputation for being relatively small and powerful. The enginesbecame popular because of their light weight, ompact size, uning potential stemming and inherently highpower-to-weight ratio- as is true to all Wankel-type engine.

Summary

The RX-7 is one of the cars that you want to buy NOW! It's on the cusp of some serious appreciation like the 240Z has been experiencing. This RX-7 has been well cared for.Other than described, his is an unmolested, actory-original RX-7 in remarkable condition for its age.The odometer currently reads 58,443 miles. The car exudes "survivor" status. Driven an average of 1700 miles a year, he’s now waiting for her next chapter!
High bidder is responsible for pick up or delivery, can provide transport references and will assist in any way I can. I require a $500 deposit via Paypal and wire transfer of the balance within 5 business days please. I encourage you to call me at (515) 864 1275 and thanks for looking! I reserve the right to end the auction early.More Photographs

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