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Old May 29, 2013 | 06:24 PM
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What do you guys think about this FB

http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/cto/3817009069.html
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Old May 29, 2013 | 07:29 PM
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Sweet. If I was a lotto winner I might buy it.
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Old May 29, 2013 | 08:06 PM
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Well, it's an interesting example, but I prefer the stock FB, much prettier.



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Old May 29, 2013 | 11:37 PM
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Likin them wheels.

Not so much the 12k price tag.
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Old May 29, 2013 | 11:40 PM
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thats a rare car indeed! look up the history of those.
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Old May 30, 2013 | 01:03 AM
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There are a few threads about Pacific Advartar's on the forum site already. As suggested, do a search to find out more. They are rare and were pretty pricy when new. Unfortunately, today most of the ones left have fell into neglect and disrepair. These cars would be projects not for the faint of heart or wallet.
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Old May 30, 2013 | 08:31 AM
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.... ummmm...... its rare sure.... but in no way does that look anywhere near as good as a stock 1st gen. Sorry the convertable plus body kit just make the car look like alittle goofey.
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Old May 30, 2013 | 10:50 AM
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I see that it's a FB, but the hood and color scheme make me think Trans Am

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Old May 30, 2013 | 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted by wesmcbride
I see that it's a FB, but the hood and color scheme make me think Trans Am
I think you hit the nail on the head. Its a transam the expensive hard way.

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Old May 30, 2013 | 07:41 PM
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http://images.craigslist.org/3Kb3Ld3...cedcc91211.jpg

I've seen one of these in person, and I can say since then I am a fan!!
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Old May 30, 2013 | 08:58 PM
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I think it looks awesome without the wide body
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Old May 31, 2013 | 11:48 AM
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Lol just looks funny as a vert...like puke on cops funny...and, well sir...I just don't like it...
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Old Jun 2, 2013 | 12:55 AM
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With a stock 12a....look at me! I have 90hp at the rear wheels with a bunch of fiberglass!
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Old Jun 2, 2013 | 03:14 PM
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MAYBE for half that price. Does not look well maintained, and with dry-rot, needing new top, I bet new tires (horrible offset on the wheels, though I also love the Weds, at least use some spacers with the widebody!)
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Old Jun 2, 2013 | 09:33 PM
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the Pacific Avatar is a rare bird indeed. its a love it or hate it design. many of those cmae with turbocharged 12A's and those are the ones that are highly sought after. more so than your basic 12A variant anyways. i prefer original and unmodified, but the Avatar's have a their place in RX-7 history as well. not for me personally.
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Old Jun 2, 2013 | 09:54 PM
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Even garaged kept an east coast early 80's car....expect a lot of rust repair.
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Old Jul 9, 2013 | 04:59 PM
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I'd love to see one up close. A convertible 1st gen?!
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Old Jul 22, 2013 | 03:32 AM
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I'm thinking a conversion using a Miata top could be possible. Been thinking bout making a cadi truck rx-7 too
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Old Jul 22, 2013 | 10:10 AM
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Oh, that car again... At least the third time in the last five years it's been brought up here. I'm thinking it'll be for sale for a good long time at that price.
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