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1985 Mazda Rx-7 Gsl-se 59k Miles! Rare Color! Extremely Original Survivor on 2040-cars

Year:1985 Mileage:58840
Location:

Campbell, California, United States

Campbell, California, United States
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Hi everyone and thanks for looking at my 1985 RX-7 GSL-SE   Chances are if you are looking at this, you already know about what makes this car special from factory so I will only touch upon that stuff briefly and let the pictures do most of the talking..

This particular car is a Royal Maroon code 3A GSL-SE made in April of 1985   This was a very limited production color and rumor has it that there were only two each given to each dealer in the USA.  One had leather and the other had the Grey cloth of which this one is.   The only option this car does NOT have is power steering.  The GSL-SE had every other option available and being a 1985 and late production one at that, it had some other nice things.

The GSL-SE had upgraded clutch and 5 speed as well as a limited slip differential and stouter rear suspension with gas charged shocks
The best part is the fuel injected 135 hp 1.3L rotary motor known as the 13B.  This motor kicks ass!!
Air conditioning as well as upgraded stereo, lumbar adjustable and height adjustable drivers seat, 14inch wheels ( 205-60-14 )

ok so now about this particular car….

Yes, it only has 59K original miles.   The interior is beautiful, and it has never been in an accident or been hit.  It has never been repainted but the clear coat on the hood is starting to check quite a bit.  The color is still there but the sheen is gone on the hood only

The best thing about this car is how amazingly original it is.  It has not been messed with but it has been taken care of.
Just about everything with the exception of the fluids is original!
The pictures speak for the condition but they can't tell you that the AC works perfectly, all interior lights illuminate and all warning lights function as they should.
Even the light for the ignition switch lights up when the door is open.
map light,  over head light as well as rear cargo light work
The stereo functions perfectly, even the weird directional switch in the console works.  
The electric windows operate at a  good speed,  Cruise control works, horn and all ventilation stuff works perfectly.
The rear defrost works but the rear wiper does not and the power antenna makes noise but thats about it
There are no cracks in the dash, the glovebox light works and all dash lights at night glow a beautiful red. 
The center console box/lid is excellent  The headliner is mint, the carpet is excellent and the original floor mats are present. The steering wheel is perfect
ALL glass is original Mazda with proper markings
I replaced the rear glass hatch shocks but I still have them, I replaced the spark plug wires ( they are dated 1985!!!) and I still have those as well
The engine starts easily and does  not smoke.   The radiator is clean and free of corrosion.  Nothing has been altered in the engine bay
I did replace the spark plugs and O2 sensor. 
The clutch is smooth and does not grab or chatter.  the brakes are excellent
The tires are ehhh…  about 75% worn but I have driven far on them and they seem to be just fine. 
This car is tight as a drum, no rattles and no leaks.   NO LEAKS!!!
There are misc tiny nicks and scratches here and there.. its 30 years old!!!!
The drivers door weatherstripping is dried out and cracked. Still seals OK though
The windshield is perfect!!  Not chipped or sand blasted and its original mazda as well

I wish I could keep this beauty but I don't care for how I fit it in and neither does my son.    You can drive this anywhere. 

I have TONS of pictures that I will post a link at the end for you  to go to.  

Now, here are some extra cool things
I have the original window sticker, all original books and manuals including a factory service manual

It has the factory rare as hens teeth REAR SEAT!! with seat belts.  It folds down too!
I still have the original storage boxes with lids that will go with the car, One of the little locks is missing on one of the boxes
I have the sunroof black storage bag and If you want I can get you the optional glass sunroof for $50 bucks from my local shop

This car pulls hard!!  Handles like a dream, tight as a drum and rides excellent.  You will be pleased

Feel free to call me with any questions.   
Peter (408) 466- 3838   

LOTS AND LOTS Of additional pictures are available simply by asking me for them!  I couldn't figure out how to add a link for them but I can send this to you
Note to Ebay, HEY!!  get with it and allow more pictures.. please :)
 Please note that I work on Monday and Tuesday and can be hard to get ahold of between 10am-7pm on those days, otherwise, Im pretty free and
will do my best to answer anything else I may have forgot to mention here. 
Title is free and clear
PLEASE ASK ALL QUESTIONS PRIOR TO BIDDING, PLEASE DO NOT BID UNLESS YOU INTEND TO BUY
THIS IS A NO RESERVE AUCTION.  HIGH BIDDER WILL TAKE IT HOME!

Thanks everyone, good luck to you all!!  

Oh and a few more things…  There is NO Rust or Corrosion anywhere!   No bubbling paint excuses. No peeling paint or mismatched panels etc..
I have about 75 pictures including the engine and underneath so don't hesitate and ask me for them..  Thanks again



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