My brother-in-law owned a body shop back in the day. He was hired to build a RX-7 show car and fully build the engine.

After it was done the guy gave it to him.

here is the result, sitting in his garage, stuck in the 80s, very dusty and with only 2502 miles on everything!

I thought some of you guys would get a kick out of this one...

 

Wow, is he giving you the car? He should sell that thing. First thing is wash the filth off it and take some more pictures.

 

Geez! I like the way it was done. It reflects that era in many ways. The highlight for me is the 48ida w/ a 13b. Very nice! Post this in the 1st gen section too!

 

nice. very 80's.

Does it run?

 

I wish.... He has thought about selling it, but it will be hard to find the right buyer.


he said that because it has sat for so long (about 7 years since it was last started) he would need to drop the gas tank to replace something, and probably do a small amount of work to the carburetor.

 

Uh, WHAT!?!?!?!?!!?!

 

what i mean by that.. is... a buyer who will pay what he wants for it

 

THAT IS CRAZY MAN
I like it a lot

you need to change the gas and maybe clean out the tank. I would change the oil and antifreeze, and I would put 2 stroke oil in the spark plug holes and turn the engine over with no fuel. Take apart the carb and clean out the fuel bowl and the jet and you should be good.

just ideas to be safe

 

That thing is SWEEEEET!!!!! I wonder what he would ask for it.....Hopefully who over ends up with this ride lets it be in its own skin.

 

What a waste. I don't get people who own cars and let them sit in their garages for years. Either sell it or drive it!

 

wow that is NICE!

 

Things happen for different reasons, my FD has been sitting for 3+ years. I am trying to make it my ultimate FD dream car, but I can't afford to spend thousands all at once.

Luigi

 

In you case there is a reason! but this car is "finished" why not drive it or sell it?

 

that looks pretty nice! im not even a big fan of fb's

 

Gorgeous.
So... how much DOES he want for it?

 

What he said. Obviously I was talking about cars that run.

 

besides all the custom work..mine had about the same mileage, and just as good condition, before some-lady hit me..very nice car, your very lucky..plus the original owner seems to be a heck of a guy..

 

Go wash and wax that badboy and take some more pics!.....hurry!

 

I keep my FB garaged. Why? Because mileage = Problems (and that is a guarantee with how I drive it) Winter = salt and moisture = RUST! I drive it every once in awhile, but if you drive it everyday some of the novelty wears off. And besides its worth more with low mileage! (Not that I am selling it)
If you want to drive your car everyday, thats fine. I prefer not to, I have my reasons, you may not agree with them and thats fine. But at least admit it is cool to treat an old FB like a classic. (which mine is legally a classic now)


But yeah that '83 SCREAMS 80's!!! I love it! Get it started and take it for a cruise!


EDIT:

What size are those tires?
And what is the deal with the aftermarket oil pressure gauge in the center console??
At first I thought the oil pressure gauge replaced the cigarette lighter, then I realized its still in the car they just moved it... odd...

 

Thats awesome. I love the old school stereo!

 

how much is your brother looking for?

 

very cool I love that widebody, interior looks interesting..

clean it up and gety a daytime pic

 

DAAAMMNNN thats amazing bet it goes good...when it acualy gets started