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1979 Mazda RX7
Asking price: $55,000
Listed more than a month ago | Seller located in Papamoa, Bay of Plenty ·4903 views · 164 others watchlisted

1979 Mazda RX7

  40,000km
  Coupe
  Petrol
  1300cc
  Manual
Number plate:  BAW731
Year:  1979
Exterior colour:  Blue & Purple Pearl
Doors:  2 door
Cylinders:  Rotary
Number of owners:  5+ owners
Import history:  Imported
Registration expires:  Nov 2026
WoF expires:  Nov 2026

Ratings

Energy economy
Overall safety
Based on 2025 VSRR rating
Carbon emissions
Driver Safety

Background check

The data was provided for BAW731 by MotorWeb on 02 March 2026, 2:43 PM.
Stolen vehicle check
Passed
Damaged import check
NZ New
Re-registered check
Advisory
Money owing
Passed
Pre-purchase inspection
Full vehicle history report
Re-registered check

This vehicle has been de-registered in the past and then registered again. The registration may have expired because the licence was not kept current or it may have been in an accident and written off by an insurance company.

Description

1 careful owner since 2003.

Mods:

Engine:

13B Monster Extend Port 39XXXkm - nice slow pulse.
Good/great compression on all 6 rotor faces. Racing beat stationary gears. Carbon Apex Seals. Oil Squirters removed. 48Ida. New IDA Gasket Jan 24. New Fuel Pump, Filter & Pressure Regulator Jan 2024. Fuel pump kill switch. Starter button. All new fuel lines Jan 2024. New battery Jan 2024. MSD ignition. Twin 1 7/8 exhaust into single pipe over the diff then 6’ SS muffler. Is loud but passes test under legal decibel limit. HK Monaro Radiator & Electric Fan on manual switch. Gilmour belt drive.

Driveline:

Brass Button Clutch (<1500km) 6 pound flywheel (<1500km) S1 Rx7 5 Speed S2 LSD High ratio Diff New driveshaft U joints Jan 2024

Brakes & Suspension:

S4 Turbo rx7 caliper’s front. Prelude VTIR slotted front discs. New race brake pads all around Jan 2024. Full custom adjustable suspension front. New Camber Plates. S2 Rx7 standard calipers and slotted discs rear. New wheel bearings Jan 2024 Koni Adjustable shocks rear Jan 2024. Superlow king springs rear. Handbrake cable replaced Dec 2025. Left rear caliper rebuilt Dec 2025.

Wheels:

17 x 7 Lenso RS5’s. New tyres Jan 2024 (215/45 rear, 185/35 front).

Interior:

Headliner intact, dash in great condition. Racetech Bucket seats.

Body:

Had a full panel & paint done circa 2002, blue with a purple pearl. Photos don't do justice. Few chips and dings to be expected. Holes where spoiler was I have just covered with matching blue insulation tape.

Had a full service Dec 2025.

Certified for all Mods Paperwork for last 24 years. WOF & REGO Expires Nov 26

$55k firm.

Cash only no swaps. Proof of funds required. No test pilots or Tire kickers.

Questions & Answers

  • nice car does it come with the hot wire mags. sammy215 (1257) • 6:46 pm, Mon, 2 Mar Thanks mate! No parted way with those wheels long time ago sorry. j.t.blair (0) • Monday, 2 March 2026
  • Good luck with the sale. I built this from a rolling shell still have many photos of itSo good to see it so well cared for awesome. nis4x4 (1) • 8:51 am, Tue, 3 Mar What a blast from the past hope you are well mate! j.t.blair (0) • Tuesday, 3 March 2026
  • Looks much better without the bodykit. Good work and good luck with the sale reganbradynz (36) • 6:42 pm, Tue, 3 Mar Thanks! j.t.blair (0) • Tuesday, 3 March 2026
  • Looks same colour as my old 808 sedan. Base colour was from a hyundai with lilac pearl added. aleshalee (314) • 8:08 pm, Thu, 12 Mar It's a great colour, looks amazing in the sun or at night. j.t.blair (0) • Thursday, 12 March 2026
  • The colour was from 1995 New hyundai car range and called Bellflower. aleshalee (314) • 10:14 pm, Fri, 13 Mar . j.t.blair (0) • Friday, 13 March 2026
  • Does it still have the rear spoiler? smeegal (69) • 8:44 am, Sat, 28 Mar Parted ways with that years ago. Still have the front spoiler, spare tail lights and a few other bits and pieces that will all come with it. j.t.blair (0) • Saturday, 28 March 2026
Asking price
$55,000
On road costs
Included
View finance estimate $275 weekly
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Location
Papamoa
Member since
Tuesday, 13 January 2026
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