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1988 Mazda RX-7 Convertible Black 5 Speed with Rotary Engine

  • Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
  • Make: Mazda
  • Model: RX-7
  • Type: Convertible
  • Trim: convertible
  • Year: 1988
  • Mileage: 88909
  • VIN: JM1FC3513J0103256
  • Color: Black
  • Engine size: 1.3B Rotary w/ fuel injection
  • Number of cylinders: Rotary
  • Power options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows
  • Fuel: Gasoline
  • Transmission: Manual
  • Drive type: RWD
  • Interior color: Gray
  • Drive side: Left-hand drive
  • Options: Cassette Player, CD Player, Convertible, Leather Seats
  • Vehicle Title: Clear

1988 Mazda RX-7 convertible Description

I bought this car in 2014 with 74,570 miles. It was garaged up until i bought it and since then has been in my driveway w/ no garage. Now has 88,909. so I put on about 3K/year for 5 years - mostly highway miles. Clear MA title.

This car is fun to drive and even with out a turbo, is pretty fast!


>Starts right up – no issues - rotary engine is in great condition


>New battery and oil and filter change in April 2019 at 88,624


> All electrical items are working with no issues (alarm, lights, high beams, retractable headlights, wipers, washer fluid jets, etc)


>(2) new sumitomo tires bought at 83,977 – (2) other still (bridgestone) have good tread on them.


>Includes convertible “boot” cover - may look black in pix, but really is dark grey.


> Includes and aftermarket car cover


>A/C blows cold


>Convert top in good condition


>Original window sticker and most repair invoices from 2003 - 2019 are included in paperwork.


Disclosure of known issues:

>Needs entire exhaust system including y/pipe and both mufflers. – there is NO system left on this car - So, it does NOT have an inspection sticker. I believe that this is the only reason why this hasn't passed inspection, so be prepared to put one on before you legally drive.


>Headrest speakers are not working


>CD and cassette are intermittent, but radio works ok.


> As in virtually all RX-7 verts of this age, the seats, especially the driver's are still usable but need some TLC.


>Front passenger quarter panel was badly repaired by body shop and then badly repainted twice.


>Hood has lots of scratches and there is a large ding on the driver' side quarter panel where it meets the hood.


>Car has a bunch of scratches all over - I tried my best to get pix, but its hard with a black car on a sunny day!


> Missing three BBS Mazda wheel caps ) – two are in the trunk.


> Had a small intermittent leak behind the driver's side seat, but I have been unable to find it's origin.


> Carpet behind drivers side seat has a few 'burn' marks.



So mechanically, this is a great care except for missing exhaust system. Cosmetically this car will need some work (if you care - doesn't not impede the performance at all!)


I have had many RX-7s over the years, but am by no means an expert ! Just a fan of this coveted 2nd gen models. I have done my best to describe the issues and condition. All pictures are part of the description.


Car is currently covered in a driveway in Newton, Ma. ready for sale.


Please contact me with questions. This car is being sold "as is" with no warranty expressed or implied.


This is also being listed locally, and i reserve the right stop this auction if it sold thru that venue.