Rare opportunity Mazda rx7 12a janspeed edition
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Rare opportunity Mazda rx7 12a janspeed turbo
Hi guys just joined the forum 
iv had a rare opportunity to buy/ possibly restore an original janspeed Mazda rx7 iv not managed to get a price from the owner yet so looking to see what the car is worth as a project or done or even a guide price on what to buy it for, I understand this was quite a rare model and there isn’t much online about them.
the car is white and has done 48k from new
been sat in a barn for 9 years iv only
got 2 photos but it was a running car before being parked up
any help advice facts or general thoughts on the value would be much appreciated
Adam
iv had a rare opportunity to buy/ possibly restore an original janspeed Mazda rx7 iv not managed to get a price from the owner yet so looking to see what the car is worth as a project or done or even a guide price on what to buy it for, I understand this was quite a rare model and there isn’t much online about them.
the car is white and has done 48k from new
been sat in a barn for 9 years iv only
got 2 photos but it was a running car before being parked up
any help advice facts or general thoughts on the value would be much appreciated
Adam
Last edited by Adam1490; Mar 27, 2019 at 02:19 AM.
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Is it me, or do these still look good covered in dust?
It appears to me to be a Pacific Widebody conversion on an FB. This setup was smoother than many of the Widebody kits at the time, and body parts will be hard to source if there's damage. The upside is that its all high quality thick fiberglass, so it can be repaired. With those aftermarket wheels (*Enkei mesh?), it's hard to tell what wheel bolt pattern is used, so if you can open the hood and get a shot of the Engine it will tell us a lot more. Also, the front bumper mounted headlight squirters tell me the car is in Europe or Australia,...?
If it's a race car, it will be easy to restore to it's former glory. If it's a street car, it's been heavily modified and will take more work to make it right. The Widebody conversions are rare, so the body kit should be retained. Everything else is just a matter of what kind of parts support you have in your area.
Every FB and SA is worth restoring. Buy it and get going! Welcome aboard,
If it's a race car, it will be easy to restore to it's former glory. If it's a street car, it's been heavily modified and will take more work to make it right. The Widebody conversions are rare, so the body kit should be retained. Everything else is just a matter of what kind of parts support you have in your area.
Every FB and SA is worth restoring. Buy it and get going! Welcome aboard,
Welcome Adam-
Neat car and looks to be a worthy Project...if the price is right. The fact it "ran-when-parked" should be taken with a Grain of Salt. Unless correctly "pickled" for storage (which by its appearance, seems unlikely), expect a lot clean-up and parts replacements to get her on the road.
These engines generally do not take well to just shutting off and walking away for a few years. There are "resurrection" procedures that have been documented on the Forum, which you will want to research before trying to crank her over for the first time!
And obvious by the door-bottoms, the Tin-Worm has had its way with this car, which in the UK probably comes as no surprise. Again, a lot of info here o the Forum about areas to check for serious rust issues, but briefly:
-rear lower panels behind rear wheels - guaranteed issues there!
-BIGGEST: make sure where the upper rear suspension arms mount to the body are solid. Rust here is common, and obviously mechanically dangerous
-wheel arches at rear
-under the battery tray
-drainage areas at bottom of rear hatch (caused by plugged drain holes)
-likewise around the perimeter of the sunroof: pull away the lip-trim of the opening and have a look
An extra challenge in the UK is that spares, where available, seem to be MUCH more expensive than the same in the US. The sales of RX7s in the UK was tiny compared to US sales, so parts and support are limited because of this. Jimmys of the UK may be a source?
Market value?
On the plus side:
+ as you note, a rare model with desirable features, so expect to pay more for it, but, in proper condition, will obviously have more market value for you.
+ RX7s in general, but especially the first-generation cars, are on the ascent in value on the Market, so an argument can be made that if the cost of resurrection can be controlled, you have some hope of recouping the value in the future.
Minus:
- if Janspeed-specific pieces are required, they will be VERY hard to find, and likely damn expensive if they can be found. It would be wise to be sure these specialty bits, especially with the engine mods, are indeed intact and functional at purchase. Tough on a non-running car to evaluate (and thus you should be paying accordingly LESS because of this)
- unless you a handy body man, the cost of rust repairs can easily sink the value of the car, taking your wallet with it.
- the market, while rising, is VERY modest. You would be unwise to assume that much of what you put into it will ever be realized when you sell it. Do the work for the enjoyment of the car, but don't kid yourself it is anything like an "investment" car.
Keep us all posted on this!
cheers from across the Pond
Stu Aull
80GS
Arizona
Neat car and looks to be a worthy Project...if the price is right. The fact it "ran-when-parked" should be taken with a Grain of Salt. Unless correctly "pickled" for storage (which by its appearance, seems unlikely), expect a lot clean-up and parts replacements to get her on the road.
These engines generally do not take well to just shutting off and walking away for a few years. There are "resurrection" procedures that have been documented on the Forum, which you will want to research before trying to crank her over for the first time!
And obvious by the door-bottoms, the Tin-Worm has had its way with this car, which in the UK probably comes as no surprise. Again, a lot of info here o the Forum about areas to check for serious rust issues, but briefly:
-rear lower panels behind rear wheels - guaranteed issues there!
-BIGGEST: make sure where the upper rear suspension arms mount to the body are solid. Rust here is common, and obviously mechanically dangerous
-wheel arches at rear
-under the battery tray
-drainage areas at bottom of rear hatch (caused by plugged drain holes)
-likewise around the perimeter of the sunroof: pull away the lip-trim of the opening and have a look
An extra challenge in the UK is that spares, where available, seem to be MUCH more expensive than the same in the US. The sales of RX7s in the UK was tiny compared to US sales, so parts and support are limited because of this. Jimmys of the UK may be a source?
Market value?
On the plus side:
+ as you note, a rare model with desirable features, so expect to pay more for it, but, in proper condition, will obviously have more market value for you.
+ RX7s in general, but especially the first-generation cars, are on the ascent in value on the Market, so an argument can be made that if the cost of resurrection can be controlled, you have some hope of recouping the value in the future.
Minus:
- if Janspeed-specific pieces are required, they will be VERY hard to find, and likely damn expensive if they can be found. It would be wise to be sure these specialty bits, especially with the engine mods, are indeed intact and functional at purchase. Tough on a non-running car to evaluate (and thus you should be paying accordingly LESS because of this)
- unless you a handy body man, the cost of rust repairs can easily sink the value of the car, taking your wallet with it.
- the market, while rising, is VERY modest. You would be unwise to assume that much of what you put into it will ever be realized when you sell it. Do the work for the enjoyment of the car, but don't kid yourself it is anything like an "investment" car.
Keep us all posted on this!
cheers from across the Pond
Stu Aull
80GS
Arizona
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