79 Limited RX-7?
10-09-07, 11:39 PM
#1
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Loveland CO
Posts: 309
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
79 Limited RX-7?
Ok first off i know there was the Limited Edition RX-7 GSL in 1983.
However I'm in the process of buying a 79 RX-7
The lady ( a local Judge and original owner) selling it says it's a limited run 79. On the B-Pillar there is a badge saying Limited on it.
She also says that there were only 3,000 in the run. Plus she has a certificate or something about it.
I've been searching on all the info about RX-7 History esspecialy 1st gens and I CANNOT find a single bit of corrisponding info about this.
Was there a limited run of three thousand 1979 RX-7s?
If so how much are they /might they be worth?
I'm buying this one for $2,000... it's got a 13B w/ headers, Holly 4 Barrel, $4,000 paint job and custom ignition... think it's a good buy/find?
Even if there wasn't a special run I'm still buying it... I drove it today and Loved it... loved it more than my 83 GSL or my 91 MR2 Turbo
However I'm in the process of buying a 79 RX-7
The lady ( a local Judge and original owner) selling it says it's a limited run 79. On the B-Pillar there is a badge saying Limited on it.
She also says that there were only 3,000 in the run. Plus she has a certificate or something about it.
I've been searching on all the info about RX-7 History esspecialy 1st gens and I CANNOT find a single bit of corrisponding info about this.
Was there a limited run of three thousand 1979 RX-7s?
If so how much are they /might they be worth?
I'm buying this one for $2,000... it's got a 13B w/ headers, Holly 4 Barrel, $4,000 paint job and custom ignition... think it's a good buy/find?
Even if there wasn't a special run I'm still buying it... I drove it today and Loved it... loved it more than my 83 GSL or my 91 MR2 Turbo
10-09-07, 11:43 PM
#2
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Loveland CO
Posts: 309
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Also these were the pages I've searched so far...
http://mrmazda.no-ip.com/cfaqmenu.html#FCF
http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/S.../firstgen.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RX-7
and searchs for "Limited 79" on rx7club.com nopistions.com and rotarytuner.com
http://mrmazda.no-ip.com/cfaqmenu.html#FCF
http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/S.../firstgen.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RX-7
and searchs for "Limited 79" on rx7club.com nopistions.com and rotarytuner.com
10-10-07, 12:00 AM
#4
Too old to act my age
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Tulsa, Ok.
Posts: 3,164
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
The 79 LE was available in black only. They had unique wheels, a digital clock in the dash, and special upolstery inside.
The downside to this car is, it has been modified, and will never be worth what an original unmodified 79 LE will bring.
The downside to this car is, it has been modified, and will never be worth what an original unmodified 79 LE will bring.
10-10-07, 02:42 AM
#5
JB - tough to judge value with no pix or better, detailed description (I mean, jeez, at least the MILEAGE!?). $2K could be a steal if its not riced up or beat to death...
Hopefully the paint is as the original Beat Black metallic - carb mod no prob, likewise ignition mod, since the 79 ignition was pretty lame. A judge with a Holley?? no ****?
Limited had:
-leather steering wheel and shift ****
-above paint
-special alloy wheels
-special radio with (!) 20wt amp (under pass seat)
-special blue cloth interior
As Rogue sez, the real value in the Limited is in its originality. Since you will buy it, post some pics after you get it then we can tell you more... heck, post pics REGARDLESS
Always love seeing SAs!
Stu Aull
80GS
Alaska
Hopefully the paint is as the original Beat Black metallic - carb mod no prob, likewise ignition mod, since the 79 ignition was pretty lame. A judge with a Holley?? no ****?
Limited had:
-leather steering wheel and shift ****
-above paint
-special alloy wheels
-special radio with (!) 20wt amp (under pass seat)
-special blue cloth interior
As Rogue sez, the real value in the Limited is in its originality. Since you will buy it, post some pics after you get it then we can tell you more... heck, post pics REGARDLESS
Always love seeing SAs!
Stu Aull
80GS
Alaska
10-10-07, 09:52 AM
#7
Burning Oil-Grinding 3rd
Trending Topics
10-10-07, 10:18 AM
#8
Banned. I got OWNED!!!
10-10-07, 12:41 PM
#9
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Loveland CO
Posts: 309
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Hey thanks for the info. Aside from the motor and ignition the stereo has ben switched out to a CD player and been repainted (still black) 60,675.9 miles (It however only has place value for 5 digits...) on the odometer... 33,000 on the engine I'll post pictures for sure and after driving it yesterday it deffinetly goes VROOOM!
10-10-07, 02:00 PM
#11
3000 is the number produced , beat black is the unique paint code ( charcoal metallic) also had the leather wrapped steering wheel , different cloth interior, digital clock in additon to the other appearance items mentioned. the rims were slightly different than all other models too.
i have one but its not as good as shape as the one in the pictures below which is mint condition and the goal of my restoration
i have one but its not as good as shape as the one in the pictures below which is mint condition and the goal of my restoration
10-10-07, 03:24 PM
#12
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Loveland CO
Posts: 309
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Whoa... so the one I'm buying aside from the engine and the CD player is almost as good of condition as the one above... from what I can see in the pictures.... I can't wait to get it and snap some pictures of it.
How much is a mint on worth? (approx)
How much is a mint on worth? (approx)
10-17-07, 01:39 PM
#15
***HOMSUPP***
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: LA
Posts: 524
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
yup...I had one!
My first car ever at 16. 1979 RX7 Limited. The guy had a Japanese spec 12a 6 port in it. I think I paid $1300 for it...like in 1988 hahahahaha! Damn I am old...=(
My first car ever at 16. 1979 RX7 Limited. The guy had a Japanese spec 12a 6 port in it. I think I paid $1300 for it...like in 1988 hahahahaha! Damn I am old...=(
10-18-07, 11:02 AM
#18
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: spokane, wa
Posts: 362
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I have one of those, same seats, digital clock, ect, the orginal wheels were swaped for later "+" sign ones. but .....
heres the clincher, mine was that awfull almost grey/brownish color. what ever that was. but same options and such.
heres the clincher, mine was that awfull almost grey/brownish color. what ever that was. but same options and such.
Enjoy your new ride.
10-18-07, 12:49 PM
#20
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Loveland CO
Posts: 309
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
my girlfriend and I are going to be taking it for a ride up in the canyons this afternoon... we'll take some pictures of it then. I hope I can find some beautiful shots with fall colors in the background!
Thanks everyone I WILL enjoy it!
Thanks everyone I WILL enjoy it!
10-20-07, 07:06 PM
#23
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Loveland CO
Posts: 309
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
The FB wheels on the rear of the car are from my 83 GSL. The original wheels are now on my FB cuz they threw the tread. I just peeled the rubber right of the tire so i had these put on.
^^^ Look at the reflection in the hood! Beautiful paint!
^^^ Orginal Underhood stickers
Last edited by Johnny Boost; 10-20-07 at 07:14 PM.
