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Old Oct 7, 2013 | 02:02 AM
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Early SA up for auction in 18 hrs!!!

1979 MAZDA RX7 for sale in TX - DALLAS, Lot 26610103 | Copart Auto Auction via EasyExport.us
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Old Oct 7, 2013 | 09:01 AM
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looks pretty nice! hope it goes to a good home!
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Old Oct 7, 2013 | 12:18 PM
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From: https://www2.mazda.com/en/100th/
Sa22c-500216, that's early!

i see the wrong side hood prop, both mirrors are aftermarket, non sunroof, half center console, original radio car in good condition in a good color, i like!

its missing the ballast resistors, so it looks like its been upgraded to electronic ignition, which is good. does it look like its missing the emissions solenoid rack?

i do wonder what the **** on the front bumper are for?
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Old Oct 7, 2013 | 03:42 PM
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- Right front fender in front of the wheel appears to be pushed in a bit
- Missing molding on passenger door if I'm not mistaken
- Aftermarket mirrors & antennae
- Driver seat must be in poor shape to leave that cover on. Same covers I use on mine for the same reason
- Rusty under the hood, makes me wonder what the underbody looks like
- Is that 103K or 203K in the mileage, I don't believe only 3K, thats BS for sure
- Dash looks like its in good shape
- Steering column surround missing

If it runs it may be worth a couple of grand otherwise its a sub-1K car I would think.
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Old Oct 7, 2013 | 06:41 PM
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From: https://www2.mazda.com/en/100th/
there is also this, 1979 MAZDA RX7 for sale in MD - FINKSBURG, Lot 27307583 | Copart Auto Auction via EasyExport.us

looks like it needs an engine, and its probably hiding a little rust, but, interior looks pretty good, and its white!
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Old Oct 7, 2013 | 08:05 PM
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Some one is watching this car and would be a good home
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Old Oct 7, 2013 | 08:57 PM
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I'd bet good money it's been painted, based on the poor condition of the interior; drivers door card thrashed, carpet thrashed, psg seat is torn on the left bolster, and driver seat is probably in shreds based on the door card.

Moldings are either missing or have been reinstalled incorrectly, too high - - you can see the bottom of the molding indent from standing height.

Shift **** is not original. Air vents are missing or pushed in. Steering wheel is not original - looks like a Grant. Antenna is not original. Rust in the muffler = water leak or parked where water was spraying under, & if so likely rusted underneath. Front logo missing, and looks like it was previously taped in place - more evidence of a repaint in my book.

Headlight manual **** covers are both missing, which means they probably don't work.

Not sure what the odd black gizmos on top of hte bumper are, but they are not original I don't think. Mounting pads for deer whistles?

Engine bays says that 203,000 miles. It's a mess. Description also states "primary damage: mechanical," so it may be totally toast.

I hope it finds a good home, but I myself wouldn't go past $500 on it if it was in-state. She's gonna need a lot of work.
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Old Oct 8, 2013 | 07:49 AM
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I'd bet good money it's been painted, She's gonna need a lot of work.
I agree DD. I always first look at the rear tow hook under the lower valance. They were black from the factory and 9 times out of 10, seem to be overlooked when the car is re sprayed. This one is body color.
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Old Oct 8, 2013 | 07:04 PM
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i do wonder what the **** on the front bumper are for?
lol. This thing looks way too rough to have 3200 miles. I call BS. Anyone else see the FB with another car grafted to the front end from a crash?
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Old Oct 9, 2013 | 10:12 AM
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From: https://www2.mazda.com/en/100th/
ive been looking at this one Cheap 1994 VOLVO 850 for sale in CA - MARTINEZ, Lot 26847303 | Copart Auto Auction via EasyExport.us

as its the nicest one i've seen for sale, but in looking at the fine print, to buy from that website, you need a $400 bond, plus the $200 transaction fee + 55 auction fee.

car is worth maybe $500?
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