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1988 Mazda RX-7

VIN: JM1FC3518J0101261
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$19,500
Mar 6, 2025
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Austin, Texas, USA
46,500 mi
Manual
LHD
Original & Highly Original
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About this 1988 Mazda RX-7

VIN: JM1FC3518J0101261

(March 6, 2025) I have no real desire to sell this car...she is still a great joy to drive and has really kept her looks! The fact is, I've just reached the age where "falling into" and "climbing out" of tiny little sports cars isn't as easy as it used to be and this creaky old granny needs to move into a sedan! I bought the car from Streetside Classics (see video) in May of 2017. I've kept all the service records since and just last week had an Austin Mazda dealership give her the once over and they said she's good to go.

PROVENANCE:
1988-2017
This classic machine was purchased new in Minnesota and driven sparingly by its first owner who put only 24,000 miles on it from 1988 to 2007. In 2007 the owner moved to North Carolina where the car spent the next ten years in a climate controlled garage and only driven an additional 4000 miles. It has also received regularly scheduled dealer maintenance for all its 37 years! Includes Original Window Sticker and Manual, Ownership Info, Some Service Records and is ridiculously fast!

2017-2025
In 2017 the original owner, now up in years and having no use for it, sold it to its second owner who had it shipped to the Austin, Texas metro where it was inspected by a local Mazda dealership.They installed a new clutch, brakes, tires, and overhauled the AC, making it as good as new!! I then had it fitted with a 1000 watt, 11 speaker, sound system that will truly set your hair on fire, even at 100+ mph! It has served as my "Sunday Car" these past eight years and now has 46,000 miles on it. This classic is in amazing condition, you're gonna love it...I promise!

Market Summary

The Mazda RX-7 Convertible - Base - FC (1988 to 1992) market. See Similar Markets

CMB $10,589
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The Naturally-Aspirated Mazda RX-7 Convertible debuted for the 1986 model year, and was part of the 2nd Gen Mazda RX-7 family. These open to... Learn more.
There are 11 Mazda RX-7 - FC - 2nd Gen for sale across all model years (1986 to 1992) and variants, 7 are Base - Convertible and 4 are model year 1988 . There were 54 Base - Convertible sold in the last 5 years.

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There are 30 comps for this 1988 Mazda RX-7 indicating a price range from $8,250 - $13,529 .

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Vehicle History

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Jul 11, 2017
Purchase reported via public record for $11,500
Texas, USA

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1988 Mazda RX-7 Convertible

Original & Highly Original
6865 mi 58k mi
Manual transmission Manual
LHD steering LHD
Last Asking
$13,900
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Feb 12, 2025
96% Relevance
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  • 31K - 63K
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1988 Mazda RX-7

Original & Highly Original
6865 mi 82k mi
Manual transmission Manual
LHD steering LHD
Sold
$8,250
Apr 4, 2025
95% Relevance
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Year
Make
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Model Generation
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  • 63K - 95K
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Driver Side
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1988 Mazda RX-7 Convertible 5-Speed

Original & Highly Original
6865 mi 60k mi
Manual transmission Manual
LHD steering LHD
Sold
$9,400
Sep 14, 2024
93% Relevance
Relevance Score Criteria

Model
Year
Make
Model Family
Model Generation
Model Variant
Model Trim
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission Type
Drive Type
Mileage
  • 31K - 63K
Body
Vehicle Type
Body Style
Doors
Driver Side
Ext. Color Group
Int. Color Group
Other Details
Originality
Location
Recency

Specs

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Year
1988
Make
Model Family
Model Generation
Model Variant
Base
Model Trim
-
Engine
1.3L Twin-Rotor (13B)
Transmission
Manual
Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)
Originality
Original & Highly Original
Mileage
46,500 mi
VIN
JM1FC3518J0101261
Vehicle Type
Automobile
Body Style
Convertible
Doors
2 Doors
Driver Side
Left Hand Drive
Ext. Color Group
Blue
Int. Color Group
Blue

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