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1985 Mazda Rx-7 Gsl-se 81k Miles Completely Stock Excellent Condition Rx7 on 2040-cars

Year:1985 Mileage:81800 Color: light bulbs
Location:

Alpharetta, Georgia, United States

Alpharetta, Georgia, United States
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OVERVIEW:
81,800 original miles – Third Owner – 5 speed manual - 'Tender Blue' metallic exterior, grey cloth interior – Never in an Accident – 100% southern car – No rust – no dings or dents - runs beautifully!

With low original miles and completely pure (stock), this car is an absolute must for a rotary enthusiast.  Additionally, unique from other first generation RX-7’s, the GSL-SE was only available for model years 1984/1985 and comes equipped with the more powerful, fuel injected, 13B 1.3L rotary engine. This engine became Mazda's staple rotary on the second generation model.  This car is a true enthusiast’s dream as it is the most coveted of the first generation RX7's.

The car is loaded with everything, including the rare bronze factory tint. It does NOT have factory leather (thank goodness; it only came in ugly brown or burgundy) or factory power steering.

An absolute joy to drive. She pulls hard, shifts smoothly and looks great. Twist up the roof, open the dash vents (the old kind that let air flow directly into the car, the faster you go, the more air it blows!) and listen to the great sounding engine and exhaust. Don’t fret about the Racing Beat exhaust, it doesn’t sound like a Civic with a big exhaust. Great handling as you navigate the twisty roads and enjoy that feeling of a pure vehicle, low to the ground. 

CARE & MAINTENANCE:
The vehicle has been well maintained myself or with Mazcare in Marietta (a rotary specialized shop).  Typical oil changes and maintenance have occurred. 

When purchased, the catalytic converter had been removed for the Racing Beat exhaust and muffler, I had the catalytic converter reinstalled to meet emissions in metro Atlanta through 2010. It was since removed, replaced with pre-silencer and the catalytic converter goes with the car.

I replaced all exterior light bulbs, interior lights, headlights (Sylvania Silverstar), replaced rear hatch rubber molding, driver/passenger door rubber moldings, rear hatch struts, stock speakers with exact fit replacements. I had one door ding removed several years back, body is in excellent shape – very unusual for the age.

Recent maintenance (05/2013) at Mazcare included, re-installation of presilencer, new spark plugs, new distributor cap and rotor, ignition wires, ignition coil, repack of front wheel bearings, replace idler arm bushings, fan clutch and alternator belt. All of this was done to keep car in tip-top shape.

Everything is in working condition with the following exceptions: 
• power antennae does not work: I’ve since turned stereo and antennae off so that it doesn't needlessly run the antenna motor; the motor would run at start/stop. The stereo works great, just not the best reception with the antennae in the body of the car.
• a/c compressor runs but is not cold, needs freon recharge or converted to 134a. I just did not drive the car on really hot days as the little compressor could not keep up with the Atlanta heat.
• rear wiper does not work (it did work after I replaced hatch shocks, but hasn't for some time now)
• minor tear in seam of driver’s seat
• paint oxidation/fading on sunroof/roof (worst) and hood 

VEHICLE FEATURES:
• 1985 GSL-SE model with 81,800(+) miles!
• 13B, 135hp+, fuel-injected rotary engine (more hp with custom exhaust)
• Limited-slip differential
• 5-speed MANUAL transmission
• 4-wheel disc brakes 
• A/C 
• cruise control
• bronze factory tint
• aftermarket Racing Beat exhaust/muffler (no catalytic converter on the car - I still have it though)
• original factory rims are in great shape
• tires have plenty of tread
• original factory stereo with equalizer
• power windows
• full LeBra front cover (rare)
• extra stereo surround goes with the car
• body-matched rear view mirrors (compliments of first owner)
• original owners manual

ABOUT THE OWNER:
Garage-kept, smoke-free, pet-free, children-free vehicle, purchased in 2003, becoming the 3rd owner. 100% Southern car; purchased new in Georgia, spent time in Florida and returned to Georgia in 2003. I’ve enjoyed the car for the past 11 years but ready for something new.

Shipping Information:
BUYER IS ABSOLUTELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL SHIPPING ARRANGEMENTS!!! 

Payment Information:
$500 non-refundable deposit within 24-hours of auction close. Balance due within 3 days of auction close or deposit will be considered liquidated damages. If you are arranging funds and cannot accrue balance within the 3-day window from auction close, please contact me immediately to make additional arrangements or I will have to consider you in default for non-payment, having reneged on this purchase contract and thus forfeiting the $500 deposit as liquidated damages.


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