The Latest 1st gen sightings

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Re: The Latest 1st gen sightings

Post by Casey »

Well spotted ian :thumbup:

S1 in Dorset in both items, so must be the same car.
KIMI 1 : 1st Gen, "hybrid" 1983 silver S2 running gear in a 1985 S3 shell, SORN'd, long term resto project
KIMI 2 : 1st Gen, 1983 silver S2 - now sold to Ian Mothersole on here.
KIMI 3 : 1st Gen, 1983 red S3
Plus a 2004 Full Bridgeported RX-8
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Re: The Latest 1st gen sightings

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Yikes, the S1s definitely seem to rust the most! the wing mirrors look like S2/3.
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Series 1 relisted. The ad. looks no different.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mazda-Rx7-se ... SwKflgM3cT
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gt_james wrote: Mon Feb 22, 2021 9:07 pm Yikes, the S1s definitely seem to rust the most! the wing mirrors look like S2/3.
Series 2 rear spoiler and one series 2 wheel. Nice
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For sale on Facebook marketplace in Bridgend, Wales £2995

Sellers Description:

Recently moved and lost my garage so need to sell.

Car runs and drives.
Just had a recon carburettor & new radiator & new ignition coil & spark plugs.
Engine runs and doesn’t overheat, oil pressure at a good 40 to 50 psi on tick over. Gearbox,hand brake & brakes all work. Oil metering pump works.
Will need a couple of patches welding underneath for the MOT. Some panels have corrosion that will need attention. The car needs some bodywork attention. 104,000 miles, 3 owners.
Had a bump on the o/s/f and had panel taken off and panel beaten & then a little satin black & some clear coat no filler.
Been in a private collection since 2002.



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Good spot Ian and it looks pretty good for £2995
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Post by Hobbawobba »

Yeah. From the pictures, I would say that is quite a reasonable price there!
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I agree, from the pics and description, that looks a very good price.
KIMI 1 : 1st Gen, "hybrid" 1983 silver S2 running gear in a 1985 S3 shell, SORN'd, long term resto project
KIMI 2 : 1st Gen, 1983 silver S2 - now sold to Ian Mothersole on here.
KIMI 3 : 1st Gen, 1983 red S3
Plus a 2004 Full Bridgeported RX-8
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Post by DeanRX7 »

What a great find....Someone on here snap this up!! This is my 7's doppelganger apart from the mirrors. My guess, someone will buy it, a non-7 fan, and it will be for sale on ebay for 3x the price.
1985, FB, RX7. Building the dream car.
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Post by A7RXY »

It looks like it is no longer on Facebook.
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