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PEP Montego

 

Hello everyone, been ages since I’ve been here. I’ve owned 3 CYMs. One was a Speedvision cup car, one was a NASA TT car (both sold) and the third, which I still own, came out of Gil Nickel’s car collection. Gil, owned the Far Niente winery along with Dolce and Nickel and Nickel Wineries. He was quite well known in Historic Racing circles as well. The car can be seen in the back of the photo from an article in Forbes found here:

https://www.forbes.com/2001/03/12/03...l#47ce43083ba0

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Car has about 45k on it and is bone stock save for the “Gil Nickel Signature Stripe”

Any thoughts as to value? I can certainly post more pics.

Thanks!

-Michael

 

Let me try this again..



You can see it lurking in the back of the photo

 

There was a decent 94 BB with a new engine etc.... that sold for 25k: https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1994-mazda-rx-7-41/

I'd list on BAT. You should get at least 25k if it's clean.

 

This should be interesting: https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1993-mazda-rx-7-102/

Could go for less than 30k because it's a Canadian car.

 

Canada has some pretty good deal, I was eyeing a few in Ontario last year as I go there often, I would've dragged one back last year if I didn't stumble upon one locally.

 

by https://www.flickr.com/photos/67505571@N02/, on Flickr

by https://www.flickr.com/photos/67505571@N02/, on Flickr

 

Mods delete these double post please

 

Thoughts anyone?

 

Give us some details,miles,is it stock interior all good usual wear on seat bolster? don't know if previous owners name adds anything?

It looks good,I'm not personally feeling the stripes,I can't tell if paint is faded or pictures funky,
A good paint correction will fix it most likely.

 

Hi, thanks for the reply,

The car has 45,300 mikes on it. Paint is pretty perfect as far as fade goes. There are a few small nicks here and there but that’s about it. It lived in Gil’s carriage house with the rest of his collection and has spent its life with me, garaged.Gil was a famous, wealthy businessman who owned several famous Wineries. His car collection, housed at the Far Niente winery was world renowned. Gil is one of only a few American FIA world champions. Albeit his championship was in a historic series. I posted a link to Forbes article in post above. Interior completely stock, very slight wear on drivers side bolster. A suede brush might bring it back to 98%... Engine etc.. Completely stock. As far as the stripe goes, that’s a Gil Nickel thing. He had it on all his race cars. Just had a CA smog about a month ago. Runs flawlessly.

Thanks again,

-Michael

 

You have everything going for it including its stock.If it were mine I would price it somewhere around 27K.

On BAT you may a bit more because,just be prepared for all the compression test requests, good luck.

 

NASA TT Car


Speedvision Cup Car

 

Great, thanks for the input! Any idea how many stock CYMs are Left? I believe they started at 350..?? I know many burned, many crashed and most, molested. My Speedvision car was a fire car, my TT was a crashed car... I’m betting under 100. Actually, I wouldn’t be surprised if less than 75. I spent a fair amount of time around M2 and Rick’s rotary. Saw a fair share of them things all wadded up...

As far as compression test goes, no problem. Rick is still around. I’ll video the whole thing and post it to YouTube..??..

-Michael

 

Should be way more than $27k for an all OEM CYM with 45k miles.

 

That’s what I was thinking. Back in 2008, when I purchased the car, Farmers insurance wanted it appraised. They provided me with an appraiser they were comfortable with. Back then, the car appraised for $36,000.00. I have that appraisal. Part of my curiosity, (maybe sell, maybe hang on to it) is what is current the market value from the boards perspective. I know I need a new appraisal at very least, but still wondering what is happening here on the forum. I’ve been removed from all of this for more than a decade, trying to get caught up.

Thanks,

-Michael

 

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1993-mazda-rx-7-97/
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1993-mazda-rx-7-41/
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1993-mazda-rx-7-39/

Last 3 CYM on BaT, you can kind of get a feel of what to expect.

 

Great reference! Thank you. Looks like the stock one with 38K is pretty comparable. If I read correctly, that sold in October, 2018..?? Anyway, I have same stuff, original window sticker etc, etc...

Again, thanks for the links. Guess I should have been looking at Bring a trailer long ago..

-Michael

 

Amazing, didn’t realize I’ve only put 2k on her since I bought her...

 

Does Anyone know how many OEM CYMs are left ??

-Michael

 

People are still doing their best to hack up nice original FDs. I missed a very nice black R1 a few years ago and watched it slowly get turned into some Instagram thing with a widebody kit and giant wheels.

 

i remember that one, it was the most reliable fast car at NASA Norcal for a long time. there were a couple V8 guys with more power, but they had a hard time keeping it together long enough to make a timed lap.

 

The stripe is going to hurt but I think the car will bring $45-60k. The stripe is really the make or break for most buyers. It would push me away from the car personally.

 

That may be priced to perfection but why not start there and be a little flexible.

Comps good for the rest of us.

 

👍 Good times for sure 👍

-Michael