1983 rx7 fb turbo elford
04-12-19, 03:03 PM
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1983 rx7 fb turbo elford
I might go and buy my first rx7 across the channel, from france to england; it's gen 1 twith a turbo elford ( given for 160bhp); does anyone know or know of that specific model; apart from the hot and cold start, what should i be aware of; it's very well maintained apparently, and the guy sent me a lot of pics and even two videos. i would love to have that car, even if the steering is on the wrond side !
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03-12-20, 05:29 AM
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RX7 Elford Turbo wanted
Hi everyone.
I used to have a an Elford Turbo and very much regret selling it. She was red with the red interior and a beutiful aftermarket light coloured wooden steering wheel. On the outside BBS split rims (gold and silver), the full body kit and a two tone custom paint job fading gold to red as it moved upwards. That was the issue that caused me to sell it in the end. I had someone run into the back of me and despite the fact they were fixed and back on the road within a matter of days it took the garage 2 whole months and many attempts to fix mine and get the paint job matched correctly. His insurance paid for everything, but coupled with the first sign of rust appearing at the top of the doors, I got spooked and sold it. Oh what a mistake I wish I still had it now. Unfortunately it dissappered from local roads (I live in the channel islands) so it was either written off or shipped off Island. If anyone knows what happend based upon that descrttpion please let me know. I have a black and white photo somewhere or it parked outside Harrods on a visit to the Uk and will try and post that if I can find it.
Anyway I'm semi retiring soon and would love to try and find another good example and I can rekindle the love! Im not looking for a total restoration project, but instead at least a daily driver I can work on and improve. Does anyone have any leads they might share?
Chris
I used to have a an Elford Turbo and very much regret selling it. She was red with the red interior and a beutiful aftermarket light coloured wooden steering wheel. On the outside BBS split rims (gold and silver), the full body kit and a two tone custom paint job fading gold to red as it moved upwards. That was the issue that caused me to sell it in the end. I had someone run into the back of me and despite the fact they were fixed and back on the road within a matter of days it took the garage 2 whole months and many attempts to fix mine and get the paint job matched correctly. His insurance paid for everything, but coupled with the first sign of rust appearing at the top of the doors, I got spooked and sold it. Oh what a mistake I wish I still had it now. Unfortunately it dissappered from local roads (I live in the channel islands) so it was either written off or shipped off Island. If anyone knows what happend based upon that descrttpion please let me know. I have a black and white photo somewhere or it parked outside Harrods on a visit to the Uk and will try and post that if I can find it.
Anyway I'm semi retiring soon and would love to try and find another good example and I can rekindle the love! Im not looking for a total restoration project, but instead at least a daily driver I can work on and improve. Does anyone have any leads they might share?
Chris
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03-12-20, 04:18 PM
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Best you searching on "ebay.co.uk". Most elford rx7 you will find in Great Britain. I know one lhd elford you can find in italy.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1983-mazd...edirect=mobile
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1983-mazd...edirect=mobile
03-16-20, 02:01 AM
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I was in contact with the vendor. This one looked liek a loty of work but still salvigable. Unfortunately though teh only way I coudl view it would be by taking a flight or sea journey and with current concerns and restrictions that woudl not be possible. Still left my details in the hope eveything settles down in time and the winning bidder does not take it. A long shot I know.
This one:-
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1983-mazd...edirect=mobile
This one:-
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1983-mazd...edirect=mobile
03-22-20, 03:27 AM
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