I was wondering if the 1987 TurboII model ever came in the gold color...? I've never seen one before in that color and upon first thought I'm thinking it's a conversion...? Thanks for any responses.

 

I really never seen a turbo model in gold, so i doubt it came in that color, personally i never liked the gold/bronze color, with the red interior, had one i bought running on one rotor years ago that was a 87 base model.

I just don't think gold was very popular of a color, that's probably why it wasn't made as an option for the turbo, who know's though i could be wrong.

Usually any kind of info on colors cars came in would be in the top in the sticky thread showing what our cars came with stock from the factory, the info could be there if you really need to find it

 

Yes. I own this one. There's pictures on both pages(better on 2nd page)

https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...ght=satin+gold

 

You got that car for 1500 bucks ? Omg dude, i dont really like gold, but that was a steal man.

You never see deals like that, and if you do it's gone before you know it

 

My buddy actually bought it from this guy that posted the ad. I ended up buying it off of him for a grand haha.

 

wow are you serious ? if you ever wanna sell it , ill take her off your hands haha. i currently have no rx7, i am planning on rebuilding a turbo s4 motor then finding a shell to put it in, currently driving a 1998 nissan 200sx seR 5 speed (2.0 litre), it gets good gas mileage, and isnt that bad powerwise but it's not an rx7.

 

Haha yeah man. I've grown pretty attached to it, its my first rx-7.

 

You lucked out, i bought my first rx7 for 1000 and it was a base model non turbo, had blown coolant seals, needed a rebuild, had bad wiring harness and didnt get spark.

I put a bunch of upgrades in it, got the engine rebuild and then the engine blew the coolant seals again for unknown reasons after 25,000 miles....i think it's because i overheated it (not that badly) a few times intially after installing the engine, couldn't find the cause till after i overheated it a few times , it was a bad clutch fan.

Electric fan is definitely the way to go, clutch fans are nice, but if they go out without you knowing it, it can be very bad for your motor when it overheats.

 

Is there anyway to tell for sure...? Like a # on the vin or something...?? Thanks.

 

there is a paint code on the car, don't know where

 

could be in a few different places if there really is one, door jams, inside the glove box , or under the hood (which has a good chance of being worn off)

 

From the FAQ:
What does the VIN number mean/break down??

The North American Vehicle Identification Number breaks down like this:

RX-7 86-88 (8/85 - 12/88)
JM1 FC 33 1 * G 0 ######
JM1= Mazda Passenger Car
FC = RX7 Series
33= Coupe
35= Convertible
1= 1308cc 13B rotary non-turbo
2= 1308cc 13B rotary turbo
*= Check Digit
G= 1986
H= 1987
J= 1988
0= Hiroshima Plant
######= Serial Number


RX-7 89-91 (12/88 - 7/91)
JM1 FC 331 * K 0 ######
JM1= Mazda Passenger Car
FC= RX7 Coupe
33= Coupe
35= Convertible
1= 1308cc rotary non-turbo
2= 1308cc rotary turbo
331= Coupe w/auto shoulder belt
332= Coupe Turbo w/auto shoulder belt
333= Coupe w/o auto shoulder belt
334= Coupe turbo w/o auto shoulder belt
351= Convertible w/o airbag
352= Convertible w/ airbag
*= Check Digit
K= 1989
L= 1990
M= 1991
0= Hiroshima Plant
######= Serial number

Either way, you're looking for JM1FC332...

 

I have the JM1FC332 vin # making it an authentic turbo car and where the vin # is posted on the firewall it has 1A above it, which according to FAQ is the paint code for satin gold metallic. It seems like gold isn't a very popular rx-7 color, much less the TII model. I'm curious how many were made. I know my buddy I bought it from said there wasn't very many.

 

I've seen one. True 87 T2 with red interior.

 

No code inside the glove box..
Unless it is "stand back,you don't know how big this thing is gonna get!" (I keep some condoms there!)

 

Super old thread bump..

wonder what the actual production number in gold actually was.



Only the second one I’ve came across

 

Not sure on the actual production number as Mazda didn't keep many records of color production it seems. Typically only on special models. But its one of my favorite colors on the FC and its a pretty uncommon color. I believe the color is called Satin Gold Metallic and is color code 1A.

 

that is correct!

the S5 goes to 1F Winning Silver, which is really rare, only 89-90. it also appears to be a GXL only color

 

It's been a few years since I looked into it (back when I still had my car). I don't recall exactly how/where I searched but I want to say I counted less than 10. (not to be confused with actual production numbers, just my findings)

 

There aren't many around in that color. There may only be 10 that have been posted on the forum in the last few years. I suspect that Sunrise Red was likely the most popular color for the TII when it was released.

 

I know I have only seen one other for sale, it was a higher mile one out of Kansas a couple years ago for 3500, was pissed to miss that one.

I always wonder if the rarity will help or hurt the value. I honestly used to HATE it.

the red certainly has to be the most common followed black would be a safe bet.

 

I test drove one about eight years ago nearby, they wanted 3,200 for it, running shape, gold of course. Manual rack from factory. I should have jumped on it, I don't know why I didn't. By the time I was ready it was sold. I believe it had red interior as well.

I actually have a liking to that gold for some reason. I've grown close to my white one and the gold one here. I would agree though, that Sunrise red is probably the most popular color/widely available Turbo II. My first FC (S4 GXL) was Sunrise red as well.

 

Ask me how I know =(. I wish they did. But based on what I've experienced in my 15+ years of being around them and what I've seen in the community, White with red, and gold seem to be the rarest ones around.

 

i looked at my sheet and came up with 11, but i only have a list of ~80 vins for the S4's

my first Rx7 was a Gold and Red super base 86. it had alloy wheels, cruise control and a tape deck. no sunroof, no ac, no ps...

 

My turbo also has a manual rack.

I do wish it had the rear spoiler, but kinda neat that it came without one.