1980 Mazda Rx-7 Gsl Se Project Or Parts California Sports Car on 2040-cars
Emeryville, California, United States
Body Type:Coupe
Engine:Rotary
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Interior Color: Brown
Make: Mazda
Number of Cylinders: 3
Model: RX-7
Trim: Beige
Drive Type: Rear
Mileage: 99,999
Sub Model: RX7
Number of Doors: 3
Exterior Color: Beige
Driving down the road we spotted this RX-7 stuck in the weeds. A knock on the door brought a kind gentleman to the front suffering from a terrible cold. He was more than happy to get this deal done on his sick day off. The car had been sitting in his driveway for 10 years. Some morons tried to steal it but the man had his battery on a charger inside! They did a number on the steering column and with a hot battery this sports car fired right up. We ran it for 15 minutes and shut it back down. The previous owner said the clutch cable had snapped. Unfortunately, we found out this car doesn't have a clutch cable. So we will fiddle around and see what we can get going here. For now it's on the market and available to you. It's an '84. There is some rust around the rear hatch at the bottom of the window. The sunroof is very rusty but still works. The tires hold air, the brakes work, the lights come on, the interior is okay and the door has a scrape. Well, I don't know if RX-7s are plentiful where you live, but we have one here for you at CarsandDogs1970. Please feel free to ask questions and we will put this on a truck or a boat or a train or a plane and have it delivered to you in a jiffy. Happy hunting.
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