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Early Production - 3/78 501140 Vin - Aka 1140 on 2040-cars

Year:1979 Mileage:160000
Location:

North Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

North Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Very early production Mazda Rx7 I have had for about 5 years. I would love to keep, but already have two other 79s along with a REPU and recently added Rx2 as well as a Vert. This one simply needs to find the right home for someone to restore, keep and appreciate being original. Car had original owners for first 28 years and has all service records to new

Paint - Resprayed in 84 due to a minor incident, Good from far but far from good

Engine - 60k on 12a installed by Marsh Mazda in LV in 1993 - Also includes 3 spare 12a housings 

Transmission - Converted from Auto to Manual, new OEM shift bezel and Tranny bushing from Mazda Trix. All OEM utilized. Always used in town sparingly, just noticed LY that 5th not working. 

Rims & Tires - Hayshi 14" Mesh with maybe 1k miles on tires, also includes 5 rare Almex rims. Two in great shape others need refurbishing. 

Interior - Interior needs love due to desert sun, same applies for carpet and door panels  

Suspension - Not installed but included, new shocks and struts 

Really looking to find the right home for this car, please message with questions. The car has been stored the past few months at Rotary Evolution here in Vegas so it could be used as a reference for another 79 being restored. Thus the reason its a bit dirtier in last and most recent photo. I will cover renewal of registration for winning bidder should the car stay in Nevada. 

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