This RX-7 is in wonderfully preserved original condition, and the exterior of the car displays as such. The Chaste White paint on the exterior presents very nicely with a smooth and consistent finish throughout the entirety of the car. Applying a paint meter to the exterior of the vehicle displays readings consistent with original paint throughout the car. There are a few very minor rock chips on the nose of the vehicle, but most are hardly noticeable except under close scrutiny. The rockers are in excellent shape, with only some minor rock dings, which is to be expected with the age and mileage. There is a section behind the rear wheel on the rear quarter panel of the driver’s side that shows a bit more rock chipping. All the body panels fit very nicely. The gaps are tight and consistent throughout the vehicle, with no issues to note. Overall a remarkably well-taken care of and original example. It should be noted that the front bumper was replaced by the original owner with a proper OEM unit when a parking block was bumped, cracking the original bumper. This incident is not on the car fax and the replacement OEM bumper fits excellent and has a well-matched color when comparing it to the rest of the vehicle.

The black trim throughout the vehicle retains excellent color and fitment. There is some scuffing in high traffic areas, such as on the driver-side door handle, from normal ingress and egress. All rubber retains a nice supple nature to it, and shows no issues. The glass appears to be all original in the vehicle, with Nippon Safety stamped on each of the windows. There is some fantastic period correct stickers, including ones for the antitheft system, as well as an old parking permit on the rear window. Tail lights are in good order with a few minor scuffs and scratches, but overall no cracking or fading to be seen. The headlights are in similarly good condition with some fading to the black plastic surrounds but nice clear lenses with minimal imperfections to speak of.

The wheels all appear in excellent original condition. The driver-side rear wheel has a bit of scuffing on one of the spokes. Overall, they present very nicely with a great finish, clean mounting hardware, and solid center caps.

Overall, this is a highly original and well-kept example, and the exterior condition displays as such with some minor signs of use that any original example should display. There are some minor rock chips in high-wear areas, such as the nose of the vehicle and on the lower sections of the rear quarter panels behind the wheels. There is also some scratching to plastic components, such as the black door handles, but nothing that you wouldn't expect to see.

The interior of the car is presented in a very nice and original fashion. The tan leather seats complement the exterior of the car wonderfully. They remain in good condition with minimal creasing as well as solid bolsters and no tearing or major discoloration. The driver’s side door panel shows good fitment and nice color to the black plastic. There is a bit of creakiness to the plastic components as you pull it open and closed, which is common among FD RX-7s. The Carpets retain great weave and color while showing minimal wear throughout the vehicle. Under the passenger and driver-side floor mats, there is noticeable black discoloration from the underside of the mats rubbing up against the carpeting. The gauges are all clean, clear, and tidy and appear to read their requisite functions as they should. The steering wheel has nice tight stitching, although it does have a scratch in the leather between the 11 o’clock and 12 o’clock positions. The radio shows a bit of yellowing to the buttons, as well as a scratch above the tape insert, but overall remains in good original condition. The shifter and boot show tight leather and nice fitment. Overall, the buttons, switches, and all other components throughout the interior retain good color and graphics. The headliner of the vehicle remains nice and tight with no pulling or staining to speak of.

Everything on the interior of the car appears well-kept and looks to function as it should. The doors open and close with ease, the sunroof slides nicely back and forth, and the radio functions. The power windows and power mirrors both function as they should. The headlights move up and down with ease and the high and low beams both work. The four-way hazards function as they should and the horn buttons work as intended. The HVAC system appears to function as it should, blowing cold air when prompted.

The engine bay shows as remarkably original and extremely well kept. There are no signs of any modifications past or present. Clamps, wires, and lines all appear in excellent and well-kept order with great color, nice fitment and showing no signs of issues. Strut towers are clean and tidy and show no signs of any modifications. The fenders line up very nicely, indicating no previous accidents or issues. Factory stickers are all present under the hood. The fire mat located on the underside of the hood is clean and tidy, with minimal to no dirt or dust to speak of.

The trunk area shows in excellent original condition and remains very clean and tidy with well-fitting carpet, clean plastics, and tight supple rubber. There are properly fitting plastic covers on the side, which when pulled, reveal the jack stored nicely on the passenger side as well as the tool kit on the driver side which appears to be largely complete. Lifting the mat reveals a very clean and very tidy area where the spare tire is stored. The spare appears to have seen minimal to no use, with the factory lines still present on the rubber. The sheet metal in this area is incredibly clean and tidy, showing no signs of any issues past or present, and is likely one of the nicest trunk areas on these cars that we have seen.

The underside, once again, displays as very nice and original while being well-kept and clean. This car spent a good portion of its life in the south as well as in Arizona and it shows in the dry and clean presentation of the underside. Factory surfaces are all clean and tidy, with great color, no signs of corrosion or issues past or present. The suspension components all appear in good order and well cared for. There is a small area of scratching on the lower portion of the black front lip which is really only visible when on the ground or under the car. There are no signs of leaks or mechanical issues present.

The car fires to life with ease, and although the idle can sound a bit rough upon cold morning starts, it quickly settles into a smooth and consistent nature. Out on the road, the car feels extremely strong, making fantastic power and pulling very strongly through the entirety of the rev range. There are no flat spots or stumbles in acceleration, and overall the car feels very healthy mechanically.

The transmission shifts smoothly between gears and holds power very nicely throughout the rev range. The clutch provides nice firm feedback with proper takeup.

The brakes bring the car to a smooth and controlled stop with shimmy, or odd noises to speak of. The suspension feels firm and compliant with no odd road behaviors. There is a bit of extra noise coming from the rear of the car over certain bumps which could possibly be some dry bushings but nothing that affects the road behavior of the car. Overall this RX7 responds and stops fantastically.

The tires are a new set of Continental Extreme Contact Sport, with 2023 date codes, on all four corners.

Over the years, the FD Mazda RX-7 has gained a cult-like following from people who grew up with JDM cars flashing through their minds, and for good reason. The FD platform provides a timeless and beautiful exterior design, coupled with a spartan and driver-centered interior and, most importantly, a fantastic and original driving experience. The 1.3-liter rotary-powered engine provides a subtly different power band. You have to pay close attention when driving, but it does not feel like your traditional inline or V-platforms when behind the wheel. It loves to rev out all the way up to its 7500 rpm redline, and there is plenty of power along the way. The chassis of the car is fantastic as well, light and nimble, a perfect compliment to the power train. Overall, there is certainly a reason these cars are so highly sought after and glorified. Mazda knocked it out of the park with these!