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Gidday 1st gen club

I'm originally from Enzed and now living in Edinbubba, UK. I bought a first gen Rx-7 when I was 18 - cost me my first years wages after leaving school and I had it for about 14 years. It was a fantastic car - had many memorable road trips and some proper big eye moments where my ambition exceeded the 7's limits of adhesion during a few 'friendly' competitive track days with mates. Unfortunately my Rx7 must have been a victim of one of these alien abductions that you see people being interviewed about on youtube. I went back to where it was parked after work one day to find it had evaporated. And at the same time I saw a a gleaming disc like object that hovered long enough for me to take a few shaky stills before it too disappeared …..just as well I had those blurred images too - I had to try and convince a stern looking insurance man of my story.
I didn't buy a replacement - I was too much of a void to try and fill. Instead I bought a sensible, economical toyota shopping trolley which I had for a few years and pretended I didn't miss my rotisserie powered fun machine.
I went back home recently and a friend of mine showed me photos of the RX3 he had kept since we were younger and restored over the last few years and I caught up with another mate of mine who had held on to his series three. It kind of awoke the RX7 child in me again. So I was glad when I came across this website that specialises in first gen 7s. I scan the rx7s for sale more regularly these days on the off chance i might come across something but even if i don't I thought it might be nice (and acceptable I hope) if I live vicariously through the experiences of other happy first gen owners.

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Hey bro! Where abouts in NZ are you from? Got a few of us Kiwis on here :lol: Shame to hear about that alien abduction aye :shock:. This topic should be updated with pretty much every sa/fb that comes up for sale in the UK http://www.rx7fb.com/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=12. Lets hope something comes up for sale that will suit you aye! g-l
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Aye indeed. Welcome to the Forum.

Note that the 'Spotters Link' goes from page 1 (where it opens) right up to the present at page 200 plus.

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I'm from Auckland originally - yep Just Another Friendly Aucklander :) and have been over here a few years now. Thanks for directing me towards the spotters corner part of the website - I can see I'll be spending a few long evenings sifting through links. It's great that there is such a dedicated following here. The car I had originally was a mica white series I Rx7 - very straight and original except for the tweaked engine. I've seen a few low mileage first gens on Japanese websites and am tempted to stop in Japan on my way home next time for a nosey. I don't know if anyone has seen this guy's site but he comes across some interesting mazdas either abandoned or at car meets.

http://wasabicars.com/cars.html?make=Mazda&model=RX7

I did find this Rx on gumtree but it is a bit far for me to cycle along and check out - hopefully someone could save it

http://www.gumtree.com/p/mazda/1983-cla ... 1101597472

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Welcome along! Best of luck in your quest for a new Rex
glow-worm wrote:I did find this Rx on gumtree but it is a bit far for me to cycle along and check out - hopefully someone could save it

http://www.gumtree.com/p/mazda/1983-cla ... 1101597472

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Wonder if it started life that colour or if it's just done the same thing my teeth has :? One of the great mysteries of life that one; how come your hair goes white at the same rate your teeth go brown? :(
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Fit'lik, Glow-worm.,
I'm frae Aberdeen and not far away frae you.
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glow-worm wrote:I'm from Auckland originally - yep Just Another Friendly Aucklander :) and have been over here a few years now.
Nothin wrong with being a JAFFA! :D I'm from Glenfield, on The Shore aye. That yellow series 2 could have some good potential I reckon 0-0
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Hey that yellow one looks in very descent shape. It needs some TLC of course... Interior is very nice!!!!
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Don´t know about your budget and/or does LHD bother you. If not Germany would be place to look for cars too..

http://suchen.mobile.de/auto-inserat/ma ... ORT&noec=1

http://suchen.mobile.de/auto-inserat/ma ... ORT&noec=1

http://suchen.mobile.de/auto-inserat/ma ... ORT&noec=1

http://suchen.mobile.de/auto-inserat/ma ... ORT&noec=1

Few different shapes and prices I could find in 5 minutes. Welcome to forum
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Hobbawobba wrote:
glow-worm wrote:I'm from Auckland originally - yep Just Another Friendly Aucklander :) and have been over here a few years now.
Nothin wrong with being a JAFFA! :D I'm from Glenfield, on The Shore aye. That yellow series 2 could have some good potential I reckon 0-0
Obviously a Jaffa is something different in Kiwi than what it is in English :o
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