Auction FD Mazda RX7 - It's Not What You Think...

While at an auto auction, I came across this FD Mazda RX7. Why is this car here at a vehicle auction? Is it worth restoring? Watch until the end of the video to find out!
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[@startswinging3590]

You know it's abt to be a satisfying 60 seconds when you hear "while at a vehicle auction..." 😂 I get excited every time

[@bendaga]

😂🤝💙

[@JJfromPhilly67]

Same here!

[@hatthassan]

Fr

[@startswinging3590]

@@bendaga 😂💯

[@josephchihuahua7498]

Fr just got off work love when his shit just pops up makes my day

[@KeanuReevesBoss429]

“Who could say no to a face like that.” The 50,000 dollar bid.

[@Thatonechevylover]

830 likes and no comments? Lemme fix that. Also that was pretty funny 🤣

[@6fejmk]

2nd comment.

[@shubhamjuvatkar4023]

Ngl, your comment literally made me spill my bottle of water as I was reading this 🤣

[@mewmew8932]

money

[@francisjhunenicolas5938]

well if u have 50m$ then 50k is just a change

[@Noone-uw3mk]

Finding and restoring a car like that is actually one of my biggest dreams, and yeah, this face just gets me every single time.

[@donnabennett1150]

The only reason i want an rx7 is because the popups and cant forget about the "brap brap brap brap brap brap brap brap"

[@MercyScheme]

@@donnabennett1150 Just gotta remember, the brap sound comes from ported engines only. Stock it just is a nice deep grumble.

[@donnabennett1150]

@@MercyScheme like imported or modified

[@sgtsempersquid531]

I had a '79 RX7 when I lived in Japan during the late '80s. It had a rotary engine that I never had a problem with. I freaking loved that car. It was a "no frills" base model that was unmodified but was still pretty quick.

[@TheMajictech]

The 12a was a great engine. Everything after that was crap.

[@simblackland5727]

I have a 12a and this engine is so strong i cant beleive it 😅

[@KenBober]

I have an S4 FC and it has a fresh street port 13b. Most fun car I've ever owned. Plus I love pissing off my neighbors at 7am. The rebuilds are just a fact of life of owning a rotory. It's like a timing belt change service, or a head gasket Job on a EJ. You hate it yet love it.

[@aliceeliot6389]

Japan in the late 80s, early 90s. Would love to be there.

[@DumbHusky]

i got a 84 FB and that bastard is the most reliable car i own, fires up every time, and dosnt care if its cold or not. only issue with mine is the wiring is all fucky and the fuel pump wont go anymore but when it runs its a rock sold motor

[@BRUH-ne2zf]

Ah the RX7, its like that one toxic girl/boy who you fall for that ruins your life and makes you go through a canon event

[@bendaga]

real

[@BRUH-ne2zf]

@@bendaga Ah the main man himself. Thnx for the response and love your videos

[@robertkcisaw7528]

And you never forget them lol

[@BRUH-ne2zf]

@@robertkcisaw7528 yep, thats the canon event. Their memories boutta haunt you for the rest of your life

[@justaformer11b95]

My uncle had an FD that he loved dearly and he gave me a passion for them. I’ve yet to afford one, but he has told me I should ever get one because of this very reason. 😅

[@Luqrativ]

All nto3 wheels come with 2 Valve stems, its a racing focused wheel so you can fill air and simultaneously have a pressure gauge to check air pressure.

[@einoro6816]

Thanks, was wondering what that was for

[@luichinplaystation610]

And double the trouble

[@devilsreject320]

Cool man knew someone in comments would know 👍

[@bingysbackyard]

And helps seating stretched tyres with twice as much air going in

[@dlmperformanceandracing]

One couldve originally been intended for an afrermarket pressure sensor...

[@tafadzwasavala2769]

“It’s still an FD” My new favourite quote

[@Nokken.]

Bring it home and take care of it, like a good old car, everything needs love, including cars

[@genericexcuse4737]

Worst case scenario, sell all the good interior parts and stuff, and use the bare chassis as a track car or something.

[@styre]

I'd K-swap it from there

[@sv_cheats1970]

​@@styrescrew the K swaps

[@lucasgrove1685]

⁠@@sv_cheats1970Naa k swap would be perfect

[@jatinsidhu8639]

I've got a fd shell I'm k swapping

[@xeno3029]

@@sv_cheats1970 a K-swap is better then a LS swap but still, just keep it the rotary

[@bendaga]

This was my first time ever seeing an FD RX7 at an auction! But this one was so bizarre. The random rattle can paint and covered up VIN's were huge red flags to me. But curious to hear what you guys think 🤔 🗣 Join our discord for more: discord.gg/u4jj2BW3R6 👕 Merch: my-store-d4267d.creator-spring.com/ Thanks for stopping by! ✌

[@angeloamaral9141]

@Bendaga buy it

[@IFILMcoolTHINGS]

​@@angeloamaral9141yes

[@marcoperez7330]

Tagged...

[@griffins750]

The double valve stem is an old racing thing, so you could check the pressure while filling the tire up with air.

[@yongling9825]

​@@griffins750 Do you know if that second valve is a factory or DIY install?

[@Dynikus]

The 2 valve stems next to each other are so you can check tire pressure while filling up. Some wheels have 2 stems 180 degrees apart so you can fill the tire with pure nitrogen, which is a bit more stable than just air. You bleed one while filling the other.

[@jama211]

That makes sense, thanks!

[@denniswylie]

It's really not that bad of condition. If the right person were to redo it. It could be beautiful ❤️❤️

[@lexx_rl]

Dream project car right here.. This blew up. Gotta keep in mind im not even old enough to drive and not even close

[@TomekHar]

Not sure about that with it being wrapped and sprayed so much. Those rust like hell, it may be completely trashed underneath all that wrap and paint.

[@lexx_rl]

@@TomekHar I was saying that a rx7 would be amazing

[@TomekHar]

@@lexx_rl Yeah, RX7s are cool but really problematic.

[@lexx_rl]

@@TomekHar true

[@djkilla3711]

Just do what any normal person would do and get a 1 or 2jz in it.

[@jophatb3945]

Looks like a solid chassis

[@bendaga]

it's all there

[@DATSUNC210RB20DET]

​@@bendaga you know you want to 😂

[@jophatb3945]

So how much did she sell for?

[@productdesign9626]

@@bendaga Hope you got it cheap!

[@Autonomia_para_Puerto_Rico]

A solid chassis good for a V8 💪

[@tomkruze2749]

In the early 2000s my buddy Nathen owned a RX7 it was fast as Fok! I owned a 3000Gt Vr4. The RX7 was faster but the AWD would help put the power down… his car exploded one day on our way to Myrtle Beach. He sold it for parts…maybe got $2500 for it. I sold my Mitsubishi. And bought a 1989 Porsche 951 (944 turbo) still have that baby! Still runs flawlessly

[@morningstarx5340]

One of the most beautiful cars ever created.

[@jawshyy]

My blob eye WRX had a horrible spray paint job as well.. I took a rubber spatula and a gallon of gasoline and scraped it all off within 3 days. Took me a while but the rally blue paint underneath was in perfect condition and scratch free!! Hopefully this is the case with this guy too

[@Vlad-kf7hw]

Oh man that sounds like a lot of work you did, really cool that it turned out great for you :) i love the rally blue of the subarus, it just fits so well with the car.

[@Buddster218]

@@Vlad-kf7hw my wrb 04 wrx got totaled by a junkie last year, man o man i miss that beast

[@Vlad-kf7hw]

@@Buddster218 oh boy...i'm very sorry to hear that :/ that really sucks, hope you're still alright and got not injured there. I wish you the best that i won't happen anytime soon again, stay strong

[@luichinplaystation610]

CIF

[@chazzcoolidge2654]

​@@Buddster218fr screw junkies and their ignorant drug addled minds

[@Xafia]

In Japan it is very common for sellers to just spray paint over rust on cars they know are likely going overseas. From the pictures you cannot see the hidden faults and the car condition rating system doesn't help that much anymore. So its always worth it to get a TRUSTED import company to inspect the car before buying.

[@OPEK.]

Door sills dont rust on fds. It has a euro plate number on the window.. And its only spray painted where its not wrapped. also they dont spray paint over rust in japan. they fill over it because rust on the outside of the car 99% of the time comes from body damage. If the outside of the car is rusting the underside is gone.. And if you were curious about the enkei NT03's double valve stem its because of this, “a racing twin valve design which allows for accurate monitoring while adjusting pressure.”

[@supers0nic77]

I've seen a car like that i was interested in buying

[@thatgguy2369]

Would love to bring this back to life

[@Zanarkand_0]

My all time favourite car. There is one parked at a mechanic I always see on my way to work. Dont know if it runs or not. But it puts a snile on my face everytime I see it.

[@dokuseii]

Lucky. Id love to see an rx7 everyday, even if not mine 😅, its also my all time favorite car

[@moneyfornothing3264]

Buy it

[@yrkjrk2972]

Bro that's the dream right there. A clean interior RX-7 FD. Take the wrap off and and give it some love and you've got a great show car or track car

[@LynxStarAuto]

The interiors is the least of the worries with FD's 😂

[@mr.posted9858]

Not to mention it's an auto FD

[@StevenRockwood]

This was my uncles favorite car, in black and red! This hss to be 25-30 years back ... 👍

[@Bob-sd7qr]

I had a 1991 turbo, and it was super reliable. One of the best cars I ever had! ✌️

[@Miakel]

A quick paint job is always there to cover up something they dont want you to see.

[@Fetidaf]

That’s probably true a lot of the time but sometimes it’s just a guy who wants a new color and has a spare weekend. I did that to my first car, not to hide anything but I wanted it matte black for some reason.

[@Lostbomber]

They wanted to cover up all that original silver because they stole it off the shipping truck. I would know I’m the owner.

[@mihaiserbanescu8676]

Having a Mazda, all I can say is that they make happy, fun cars. The RX7 must be my favourite.

[@MaddieFoJesus]

"How could you say no to a face like that" ONG😭💖

[@POCOCO15]

Takahashi Kyosuke approves

[@explodifier6021]

U mean keisuke takahashi???

[@kuroko-kun6698]

Nvrm

[@blobeyeadventure4046]

I’ve got Enkeis on my Subaru, two valve stems is typical on those rims. They allow air to be released from one stem while nitrogen is introduced into the tire from the other stem. Nice FD find!

[@ichbinb0b83]

Why do you need nitrogen in your car tires. It’s not a airplane

[@izyanafzal]

@@ichbinb0b83nitrogen is lighter and used in many places instead of air

[@Dmitrikrotchlikmyov]

​@@ichbinb0b83 imagine being a car guy and not knowing about nitrogen 😂😂

[@DaDaDo661]

​@@izyanafzallol youre gonna save. 0.01 ounces of weight. Nitrogen doesnt change psi as much when the temp changes, thats why it's used in cars

[@AoP893]

Still seems odd having 2 valves. If you want a nitrogen filled tyre then just fill it with nitrogen not sure why that requires 2 valves.

[@Rich-fr2yv]

If the VIN has been tampered with I would not touch this car if they paid me to take it

[@MarksterC]

thats the concerning part, they definitely are hiding info

[@Rich-fr2yv]

@@MarksterC Especially if it is imported. There is a non zero chance that the feds will come to crush this car and throw you in prison if you buy it

[@moremiatas]

Shiiiiiiiiiit I'd sell my soul for a questionable sketchy FD at this point.

[@andrewstahl6916]

@@moremiatasfacts

[@ehlani6677]

​@@moremiatas bros lowballing his soul for a mazda

[@mafiascrub2213]

I bought an 82 one two days ago. Thing looks so good.

[@izzatsufian2796]

The front bumper and headlights of RX7 is cute

[@mythologiasend3264]

I would buy it instantly.

[@shadowkillz9606]

and sell it instantly for an additional 10k

[@luichinplaystation610]

Unless you have good contacts that can make that VIN number to be road legal

[@treerexaudi]

@@luichinplaystation610 ecsvin can do it

[@mr.pissedoff1903]

It’s automatic, it’s probably covered in rust and you don’t even know its condition. You’re the reason they’re so expensive. You’re driving the price up and can’t even afford one.

[@3v4761]

Rotarys are alot easier to work on than you think....the problem is when do you have to take it apart again

[@samirm9097]

Fuel consumption are notorious

[@3v4761]

@@samirm9097 this one has an automatic transmission...probably expecting a manual

[@eatassonthefirstdate]

i mean seals are always gong out😅

[@joerod1084]

RUN!!!!!

[@briancritchfield1560]

An old friend of mine had an affection for this car. He just loves the power they had and how they drove. Unreliable for sure, but fun when it was running great.

[@zackcollins5642]

Have you ever seen an SVX at auction before ?? They’re probably one of my favorite jdm cars ! Keep up the good work 👍

[@bendaga]

not yet but ill keep an eye out 🕵🏾‍♂️

[@DumbCarGuy-om5bu]

Kinda brings a tear to my eye

[@deakanutz]

I had a black 84 gsl in Boston. Loved that car. Actually had tons of room. We shoved buddies in hatchback. Even mazda dealers had troubles fixing it though. Rusted out finally

[@michaellegg9381]

Those 13b triple rotors and the twin rotors are fkn mad man engine's.. very little time and money means 12,000rpm and 500hp with RWD they are so cool and powerful and fairly rare here in Australia..

[@alan64047]

Engine looks so clean

[@jakub2509]

I would try and get it, one of my most favourite cars

[@grampaspace]

It's an RX-7. Enough said.

[@user-tr6fw8yo2t]

it's an automatic...

[@explodifier6021]

​@@user-tr6fw8yo2twell u could always do an manual swap tho.

[@nbagoats4819]

@@explodifier6021 transmission swaps to get it right is some major cheese.

[@benjamindonohue5457]

@@nbagoats4819 not really.

[@jama211]

@@user-tr6fw8yo2t that can be changed

[@matthewwilliams7238]

Always wanted a Right Hand Steer car. Wouldn't care what vehicle as long as it was RHS

[@alexanderiasagar7436]

That FD needs a k series!!!!

[@TheMajictech]

Anything but a rotary really. 😂

[@alokpatil3900]

I just love that pop up headlights on the car 🤩😍🥰 It's totally worth buying it as it has no major damage or fault 😁

[@FaeraOthronus]

I will always say it: rotaries (at least the FD ones) are as reliable as any engine as long as you take care of them. And they need more care than other engines, which most people didn't do

[@dethangelishere394]

my FC was reliable as well. i got 200k from the first engine in it. it had 245k when and idiot pulled out in front of me and i T-boned him.

[@deeferguson9272]

FDs came out of the factory with troubles. My FD needed new catalytic converters at 20k miles. Would have cost me $3000 in 1994 money if it wasn’t a recall item. You also need to zip tie every vacuum hose (like 50 of them) b4 they pop off. Then u need a turbo timer bc these cars run extremely hot.

[@TheMajictech]

Everything after the 12a engine was garbage. V8 swap it with anything but an ls and enjoy

[@FaeraOthronus]

@@TheMajictech the 13b is amazing and I will defend it until I die. The renesis sucked though

[@TheMajictech]

@@FaeraOthronus say what you will, I once was a certified Mazda technician I know what cars cost the owners tons of money and the engines still die a sad pathetic death, well maintained or not, the rotary in general is a lemon especially after the 12a. Turbo charging them makes it die faster.

[@backwoodskyrie3430]

Needed this, champ.🤝

[@helloimjay3]

Bro the tail lights every time 😍😍😍

[@shaktiputratomar1588]

That RX-7 looks like something that I would drive. A God Tier car indeed.I will also say that the 90's were the times when JDM was at the peak. My vote-since the VIN numbers covered up I say "buy it at your own risk".

[@myrmeko]

It will still go for an "unaffordable" price anyway, no matter how sketchy it is.

[@pii-chan8804]

Which is why you find good agent in JP for these transactions. People are gonna be shady, never buy something sight unseen :P

[@Clay232]

The way you said the rim name has me dead

[@catalyst429]

i want to get a really nice FD for my dad so badly one day 😅

[@EatSleepSkrrt]

Rotary is solid just need to maintain it properly 💯

[@bentonja668]

And buy more gas

[@JaxVideos]

I went through 4 rotary engines in 40 years. 3 would have sufficed if I hadn't abused my first.

[@MrCallmevader]

Will it actually sell for good money?

[@bendaga]

good question

[@chevyls7189]

Probably not

[@MarksterC]

@@chevyls7189its an rx7 it absolutely will

[@kabob21]

@@MarksterC A basketcase automatic gray-market import? Not likely. Just trying to get insurance is a tall task.

[@johnpaxton2314]

In 1995 friend had a brand new one & we went 170mph at night with no lights on! Fast car..

[@Buttz97]

Two valves are pretty common on race wheels. Lets you inflate while reading tyre pressure

[@colinwallace5286]

Talk to Rob Dahm. He knows how to make these into simply awesome cars, after they’ve been left for dead.

[@15manveersingh9tha.3]

First view and like

[@supawonk]

congratulations

[@bendaga]

W

[@blutygergaming8789]

I'd buy that for sure. An FD RX-7 and an RX-8. I'd love it

[@astral_plane_crash]

Perfect for a LS swap 😎😎

[@bendaga]

throw in a manual transmission while you're at it

[@Makaya9s]

Nah, turbo hayabussy swap it! The LS is too heavy so it messes up the balance and weight ratio

[@DelicaWorks]

You are what's wrong with the world

[@DelicaWorks]

​@@Makaya9shey buddy you never looked up the wait between a aluminum ls&a stock rotary with twin turbos on it did you? The only thing messes up is sitting too far in front of the axle which destroys the 50/50 weight distribution which is the whole point of these cars. Putting an adolescent one of these is like you might as well just pushed in the fucking lake

[@TheMajictech]

@@DelicaWorks😂 at least when an ls blows up you can go scrounge another from your local jalopy jungle, guess that’s why you suggested replacing a piece of shit with a more common one?

[@jamesfair9751]

Two valve stems is for adding nitrogen ones in input the other is bleeder to let all the air get pushed out and completely filled with nitrogen. When you open a valve stem and let all the air out just because there’s no more pressure in there doesn’t mean there isn’t still some air left inside.

[@Knuf024]

Dual valve stem system, one for gauge and one for air. Can measure precisely and faster while filling/deflating. Track and autocross wheel.

[@deathbyspeed2]

It's a rhd FD..... everything can be fixed and just pull that rotary out and swap in either a 5.0 or a K24. Bam you now have a reliable rhd FD. This is honestly a dream find.

[@samaelsandalphon5600]

Every car has its purpose, where some see only trash, others see a dream to be fulfilled.

[@tripppepper2865]

WOW!!! That Would Be A Great Project Car!!!💯💯💯🤘🤘

[@alejandroperez9842]

Thats genuine gold

[@Raven-sk2is]

Dream car just sitting there 😮‍💨

[@obsfan82]

I love the looks of those old cars! I really want one

[@braylenbarber-mk8yh]

(Running in the 90s starts playing).

[@freedomworks3976]

They like to catch on fire 🔥 Run 🏃‍♀️ run fast

[@ozoneomega1983]

Super dope . definitely will be a collector's car

[@nolanpontes6295]

I think the dual valvestem is so you can run nitrogen in the tires for track days. Helps reduce change in tire pressure with temperature change.

[@craigdiekhuis-pg7hz]

Had a 84 gsl-se for 13years loved it. If you have the money great little car

[@nikki5399]

RX7 with a stock engine and even the factory airbox? Somebody is getting a diamond in the rough.

[@Central_inteligence_agency]

My absolute favorite car

[@tilendynaguy4895]

Dual value stems. You can see tire pressure with one as you fill the tire with the other

[@breakablecookie]

The double valve stems is for track use so you can measure tire pressure with an acurate gauge while filling at the same time

[@ham-bone2082]

The scratched off vin number is giving theft vibes 😂

[@boiwedcat4155]

clean looking touring x, with a type r2 spoiler

[@terrellfair9812]

I actually went to japan to get mine. So i got to see it before they did anything to it. I always recommended just buying a ticket and going to japan to browse in person. Saved me alot of worry and you get a little vacation in japan

[@FishRfun]

Rx7 was my first car when I turned 16...birthday present. I loved that car, but I got 5 tickets for speeding and 1 for racing and my dad took it away after 6 months. I'm an insurance agent now and can only imagine how expensive my car insurance was with my driving record

[@moosamalik5453]

I’d say cop it bro Looks like it’s got some serious potential

[@2Spookeh4Me]

The two valve stems are because back in the day race teams (mostly in Japan) would have a tube inside their regular tires and run nitrogen or helium inside the tube to have consistent air pressure. It turned out to be a bad idea but the two valve stems because a sort of fashion trend and so it stuck around. its mainly used to fill and check tire pressure at the same time. Again before we got machines that did both readily available. I have a set of NT03+m's that look almost identical to those.

[@njc9911]

There are things you can do to shore up a rotary. Rob Dahm has a great video explaining the problems and solutions.

[@blackeagle6655]

Legend

[@robertholland9651]

Gorgeous car!!

[@brandondrew6399]

All in all really fun car

[@Denali_Rebel]

It’s a beautiful car as long as you can take the trash from under the hood and toss in a different engine

[@nickmercer5942]

I love these . They're just gorgeous 😍

[@sirhaney]

The two valves is to flush the tire. When you fill it with nitrogen you can purge it by opening the other valve and letting any normal air out. Those Enkeis (if not knock offs) are a pretty penny

[@fckfck4181]

Love the RX7 so much prettier than RX8 to me, putting a veilside kit on it and new color like a bright metalic grey/ mat black color look will be awesome!!

[@WendyElizabethMurtagh]

Best thing you ever did. They will soon become worth moonbeams if restored to original show room condition. However, they can go so very fast without too much of an effort. So either way it’s a great buy.

[@audistik1199]

Love those cars.

[@Zeoinx69]

I wish i could get a van, with a engine that I can use hand tools to completely gut, and rebuild, by using guides online. But every time i look into a price its so far removed from a earthly idea that it stays a dream.

[@MrPallwaul]

A legend from the 90’s not in the best shape of its life but still respected. Like fat Spider-Man after Mary Jane breaks up with him.

[@GuiPl4ysSX]

Seems good, I want it

[@davidlaymance5036]

If i start saving now maybe my grandkids can buy one one day lol

[@sagevoix5873]

People who like rotary already accept the bad side😂...cuz we love it unconditionally

[@mohammadfarid9712]

It's a germ i the mud mate, a legendary japanese samurai

[@wootuser]

Enkei NT03s with dual valve stems, it's a thing. I'd offer no more than 10K for this, the restore would not be to bad if it starts. Looks like the original color is silver which is not to bad. You can probably look at worst case $15K on the restore to get it to market.