Like the mirrors? I have a pair of those extra
They came on European versions, since the US power mirrors are illegal overhere (but look so much nicer, so I have them on my car anyway)...
Anyway, the pic IS from a catalog, I can't remember which year though. Since it has an "FB" VIN it should be 84-85? At least for the EU market RX7's were all "SA22" from 79-83, both the early as the later body style. Since VIN numbers could be different in different countries, I cannot say I'm sure though.
It's a crime though, he says the pic was taken at the bodyshop, while it's a Mazda pic!!! Buying cars on Ebay, it's pretty dangerous... Although I did once got a very good price on a FD...

 

yeah, i saw that last night when i was looking around on e-bay. i thought something didn't seem right eiter.

 

Fraud report has been filed and this thread referenced. Let's find the original of that photo now

 

Hey pratch, you frequent the other forum don't you?

 

Yup - I'm on mazspeed more often than here.

 

I sent the bidder an email with this link.

Lets burn that ******* son of a bitch seller.

 

Over here FB started in 81. But reguardless that auction is a scam.

 

OK, thanks, now I learned something! I was always wondering about that, because you guys seemed to claim SA was the steel bumper version and FB the plastic bumper version (to simplify things), but overhere the first years (81-83) the updated version was still having SA VIN numbers. So I didn't understand. Now I do! We also refer to them as Mk1, 2 and 3. Only the FB's have the late style dash (as in the GSL-SE), where the SA all have the early style dash, even the ones with late style bodies.
And yes, that auction is a fraud!

 

i hope somebody catches this guy!

 

this doesn't make me feel comfortable either:

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VIN: JM1FB3315F0875576
Year/Make/Model: 1985 MAZDA RX7 12A
Body Style: Coupe
Engine Type: 1.2L ROTARY FI
Manufactured In: JAPAN
Search Results: 5 records found in our database


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The VIN he gave is DEFINATELY a 12A VIN, and there's 5 records for the car...

 

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Year/Make/Model: 1985 MAZDA RX7 12A

Body Style: COUPE
Engine: 1.2L ROTARY FI
Fuel: GASOLINE
Driveline: REAR WHEEL DRIVE
Manufactured in: JAPAN
Safety Equipment: Active (manual) belts





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No Salvage Title Reported No Loss Due To Fire Title Reported
No Junk Title Reported No Flood Damage Title Reported
No Rebuilt/Reconstructed Title Reported No Hail Damage Title Reported
No Dismantled Title Reported No Canadian Total Loss Record Reported

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This 1985 MAZDA RX7 12A (JM1FB3315F0875576) has had accident indicators reported to CARFAX from its sources. CARFAX recommends a vehicle inspection performed by your dealer or professional mechanic.

No Salvage Auction Record Reported No Crash Test Vehicle Record Reported
No Fire Damage Record Reported No Airbag Deployment Record Reported
Police Accident Record Reported No Damage Disclosure Record Reported


Accident Report Date: Source: Detail:
08/09/1985 Michigan Police Report Accident Reported
Involving a rear impact
or collision
Minor damage reported


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SEVERE: The vehicle cannot be driven from the accident scene due to severe damage or an injury. This level of damage often results in a Salvage or Junk title. Check Section 1 - Total Loss Check for these problem titles.
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MINOR: The accident damage does not affect the operation of the vehicle. Examples include dented bumpers, fenders, grills and body panels. This level of accident should not compromise vehicle safety.
NO DAMAGE: The vehicle was not damaged.
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No Not Actual Mileage Title Reported No Exceeds Mechanical Limits Title Reported

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CARFAX did not uncover any odometer rollbacks for this 1985 MAZDA RX7 12A (JM1FB3315F0875576).

Date: Mileage:
12/05/1989 53,000
06/11/1994 103,864
09/30/1996 109,441
05/19/1997 121,076

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This 1985 MAZDA RX7 12A (JM1FB3315F0875576) had at least 1 owner. In compliance with the U.S. privacy laws, CARFAX does not collect or report owner names or addresses.

Known Owners: Date: Location:
At least 1 owner No data No data

Types of Owners:


This 1985 MAZDA RX7 12A (JM1FB3315F0875576) was checked for 9 types of registrations.

No Private Use Registration Reported No Fleet Registration Reported
No Lease Registration Reported No Commercial Registration Reported
No Rental Registration Reported No Non-Profit Registration Reported
No Government Registration Reported No Built to Non U.S. Standards Record Reported
No Taxi Registration Reported

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This 1985 MAZDA RX7 12A (JM1FB3315F0875576) has no recalls that still require repair.

Date: Source: Description:
04/20/2003 Mazda Motor of America, Inc. No recalls open for repair

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CARFAX searched over 2.07 billion records from nearly 800 sources and found 5 record(s) for this 1985 MAZDA RX7 12A (JM1FB3315F0875576).

Date:
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08/09/1985 Michigan
Police Report
Case# 19850185886
Accident Reported
Involving a rear impact
or collision
Minor damage reported


12/05/1989 53,000 Indiana
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Granger, IN
Title #89392229031
Title issued


06/11/1994 103,864 Pennsylvania
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Berwick, PA
Title #42989297
Title or registration issued


09/30/1996 109,441 Pennsylvania
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Washingtonville, PA
Title #42989297 03 BO
Title or registration issued
Loan or lien reported


05/19/1997 121,076 Pennsylvania
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Orangeville, PA
Title #42989297 04 JA
Title or registration issued
Loan or lien reported


04/20/2003 Mazda Motor of America, Inc. No recalls open for repair

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so yeah, it carfaxes out iffy (minor rear end damage), and the seller is trying to say it's a GSL-SE when we KNOW for a FACT that the VIN he gave us is for a 12A powered car... I'd steer clear...

 

Link's no good now.

 

"We are concerned about violations on the site and have thoroughly investigated your report. Please be assured that we have taken appropriate action in accordance with our site policies."

 

nice work man.... props to saving some poor sucker from buying a POS car, or even NOT getting a car at all...

 

ah.. excellent work guys!

we are the ebay 1st gen police