Make: | Mazda |
Model: | RX-7 |
Type: | -- |
Year: | 1994 |
Mileage: | 50000 |
VIN: | JM1FD3338R0301795 |
Color: | White |
Engine: | Rotary engine |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Transmission: | Manual |
Drive type: | 2dr Coupe |
Interior color: | Tan |
Vehicle Title: | Clean |
Item location: | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States |
- Chassis # JM1FD3338R0301795- A Highly Original And Unmodified Example - Showing Just Over 50,000 Miles From New - Finished In Chaste White (Color Code PT) With A Tan Leather Interior- Featuring Original Paint And Just 2 Owners From New- Clean CARFAX,Freshly Serviced And Ready For Enjoyment- Complete With Original Window Sticker, Books, Tools, Spare, Original Purchase Documents, And Available Service Records In a world of piston-powered gasoline engines, Mazda wanted to be different. They knew that with enough research and ingenuity, they could produce an engine that was more compact, smooth, and lightweight. In 1978, the North American automotive industry was introduced to what would become the most widespread use of a rotary engine in an automobile: the Mazda RX-7. While the first two generations, dubbed the FA and FB, sold in relatively large numbers, it wasn’t until the FC in 1985 that the RX-7 really took off. Inspired by the Nissan 300ZX and the Porsche 928, the FC RX-7 was more of a sports-tourer and quickly became one of the most popular cars of the 1980s. The FD RX-7 introduced in 1991 further refined the formula and was redesigned to be curvier, in trend with design elements of the era. Power was derived from the 1.3 L 13B-REW, the first mass-produced sequential twin-turbo engine to be exported from Japan. The engine put out 252 hp through a 5-speed manual or an optional 4-speed automatic transmission. In 1994, the interior received a passenger-side airbag along with the introduction of the Popular Equipment Package (PEP) comprised of leather seats, a power steel sunroof, and a rear cargo cover. The FD became even more popular than the previous FC, largely due to its terrific power and handling capabilities but also because of its inclusion in popular anime shows of the time, including the Initial D series. Its first professional motorsports appearance was at the Miami Grand Prix on February 23, 1992, followed by many podium finishes at IMSA races throughout the mid to late 1990s. It is often regarded as one of the quintessential JDM legends of the 1990s, alongside the Toyota Supra A80 and the various Nissan Skyline generations. Of the 68,589 FD RX-7s produced worldwide from 1991 to 2002, the US market saw only 13,789 examples from 1993 to 1995. In today’s collector car market, the FD RX-7 has seen a meteoric rise in popularity, with clean, low-mileage, and unmodified examples bringing new record pricing every day. Collector-grade examples of the FD platform are few and far between, with many of these cars having been heavily modified or driven extensively. Prime examples have crested the six-figure barrier, and we see no reason for pricing not to continue climbing. These cars have a cult-like following and for good reason. The timeless and iconic design, combined with fantastic mechanicals and a solid racing pedigree, make the FD RX-7 a prime candidate to rise to the top of the burgeoning JDM collector car market. This particular example, Chassis # JM1FD3338R0301795, was manufactured in May of 1994 and sold through Stokes Mazda of North Charleston, SC in June 1995. It is finished in the rare color combination of Chaste White (Color Code PT) over a contrasting Tan leather interior. Optional equipment included floor mats and the Popular Equipment Package (PEP), also known as the Popular Equipment Group (PEG) comprised of leather seats, a power steel sunroof, and a rear cargo cover. The PEP/PEG also notably did not include the bulky Bose sound system of the earlier Touring package and deleted the rear wiper, making it both lighter and more aesthetically pleasing. According to Rotarywiki, of the 3,403 produced in 1994, only 203 were Chaste White with the PEP/PEG. The car was meticulously maintained throughout its ownership, with oil changes performed at regular intervals and any mechanical problems prudently addressed. In October 1996, the brake vacuum hose recall campaign was addressed at Valley Auto World, Inc. in Fayetteville, NC. In 1999, the original owner relocated to Arizona and took the car with them, which now showed 21,165 miles on the odometer. The 30,000-mile service was performed in October 2000 with two more oil changes following in February and August of 2001 at 33,065 and 36,032 miles, respectively. This RX-7 left its original owner in May of 2021 and headed to Alabama with its second owner since 1994. The second owner and current consignor treated the car well, exercising and maintaining it regularly, adding just over 13,000 miles from their time of purchase, bringing the mileage at the time of consignment to just over 50,000. Today, the car remains a highly original, unmodified example worthy of the label “collector grade” after meticulous long-term single ownership in the dry Arizona climate. In preparation for the sale of this car, it was taken to Leading Edge Autosport in West Chester, PA, where it received a comprehensive multi-point inspection as well as a number of service items. Work completed included an oil change, brake system flush and refill, coolant system flush, drain and fill transmission fluid, as well as mounting and balancing 4 new Continental Extreme Contact Sport 02 tires with an alignment. A compression test was also performed during its inspection, the results of which came back great and are available for viewing on the service receipt in the documents tab. As it sits, this is your opportunity to own a rare example of one of the most recognizable Japanese sports cars to be sold in America. With just over 50,000 miles on the odometer, a two-owner history, and meticulous service records to boot, white FDs in such original condition are extremely hard to find on the market and are sure to be the highlight of any JDM-centered show or meetup. Upon purchase, the car will come freshly serviced with a new set of tires, the original booklets, a window sticker, a delivery letter, a sunroof tool, and all service records on file. Please visit for many more photos and details. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @LBILimited. Ride along on our classic car adventures by subscribing to LBI Limited on YouTube. #claimyourclassic™
- Chassis # JM1FD3338R0301795
- A Highly Original And Unmodified Example
- Showing Just Over 50,000 Miles From New
- Finished In Chaste White (Color Code PT) With A Tan Leather Interior
- Featuring Original Paint And Just 2 Owners From New
- Clean CARFAX,Freshly Serviced And Ready For Enjoyment
- Complete With Original Window Sticker, Books, Tools, Spare, Original Purchase Documents, And Available Service Records
In a world of piston-powered gasoline engines, Mazda wanted to be different. They knew that with enough research and ingenuity, they could produce an engine that was more compact, smooth, and lightweight. In 1978, the North American automotive industry was introduced to what would become the most widespread use of a rotary engine in an automobile: the Mazda RX-7. While the first two generations, dubbed the FA and FB, sold in relatively large numbers, it wasn’t until the FC in 1985 that the RX-7 really took off. Inspired by the Nissan 300ZX and the Porsche 928, the FC RX-7 was more of a sports-tourer and quickly became one of the most popular cars of the 1980s.
The FD RX-7 introduced in 1991 further refined the formula and was redesigned to be curvier, in trend with design elements of the era. Power was derived from the 1.3 L 13B-REW, the first mass-produced sequential twin-turbo engine to be exported from Japan. The engine put out 252 hp through a 5-speed manual or an optional 4-speed automatic transmission. In 1994, the interior received a passenger-side airbag along with the introduction of the Popular Equipment Package (PEP) comprised of leather seats, a power steel sunroof, and a rear cargo cover.
The FD became even more popular than the previous FC, largely due to its terrific power and handling capabilities but also because of its inclusion in popular anime shows of the time, including the Initial D series. Its first professional motorsports appearance was at the Miami Grand Prix on February 23, 1992, followed by many podium finishes at IMSA races throughout the mid to late 1990s. It is often regarded as one of the quintessential JDM legends of the 1990s, alongside the Toyota Supra A80 and the various Nissan Skyline generations.
Of the 68,589 FD RX-7s produced worldwide from 1991 to 2002, the US market saw only 13,789 examples from 1993 to 1995. In today’s collector car market, the FD RX-7 has seen a meteoric rise in popularity, with clean, low-mileage, and unmodified examples bringing new record pricing every day. Collector-grade examples of the FD platform are few and far between, with many of these cars having been heavily modified or driven extensively. Prime examples have crested the six-figure barrier, and we see no reason for pricing not to continue climbing. These cars have a cult-like following and for good reason. The timeless and iconic design, combined with fantastic mechanicals and a solid racing pedigree, make the FD RX-7 a prime candidate to rise to the top of the burgeoning JDM collector car market.
This particular example, Chassis # JM1FD3338R0301795, was manufactured in May of 1994 and sold through Stokes Mazda of North Charleston, SC in June 1995. It is finished in the rare color combination of Chaste White (Color Code PT) over a contrasting Tan leather interior. Optional equipment included floor mats and the Popular Equipment Package (PEP), also known as the Popular Equipment Group (PEG) comprised of leather seats, a power steel sunroof, and a rear cargo cover. The PEP/PEG also notably did not include the bulky Bose sound system of the earlier Touring package and deleted the rear wiper, making it both lighter and more aesthetically pleasing. According to Rotarywiki, of the 3,403 produced in 1994, only 203 were Chaste White with the PEP/PEG.
The car was meticulously maintained throughout its ownership, with oil changes performed at regular intervals and any mechanical problems prudently addressed. In October 1996, the brake vacuum hose recall campaign was addressed at Valley Auto World, Inc. in Fayetteville, NC. In 1999, the original owner relocated to Arizona and took the car with them, which now showed 21,165 miles on the odometer. The 30,000-mile service was performed in October 2000 with two more oil changes following in February and August of 2001 at 33,065 and 36,032 miles, respectively. This RX-7 left its original owner in May of 2021 and headed to Alabama with its second owner since 1994. The second owner and current consignor treated the car well, exercising and maintaining it regularly, adding just over 13,000 miles from their time of purchase, bringing the mileage at the time of consignment to just over 50,000. Today, the car remains a highly original, unmodified example worthy of the label “collector grade” after meticulous long-term single ownership in the dry Arizona climate.
In preparation for the sale of this car, it was taken to Leading Edge Autosport in West Chester, PA, where it received a comprehensive multi-point inspection as well as a number of service items. Work completed included an oil change, brake system flush and refill, coolant system flush, drain and fill transmission fluid, as well as mounting and balancing 4 new Continental Extreme Contact Sport 02 tires with an alignment. A compression test was also performed during its inspection, the results of which came back great and are available for viewing on the service receipt in the documents tab.
As it sits, this is your opportunity to own a rare example of one of the most recognizable Japanese sports cars to be sold in America. With just over 50,000 miles on the odometer, a two-owner history, and meticulous service records to boot, white FDs in such original condition are extremely hard to find on the market and are sure to be the highlight of any JDM-centered show or meetup. Upon purchase, the car will come freshly serviced with a new set of tires, the original booklets, a window sticker, a delivery letter, a sunroof tool, and all service records on file.
Please visit for many more photos and details. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @LBILimited. Ride along on our classic car adventures by subscribing to LBI Limited on YouTube. #claimyourclassic™