RX-7
Video: 4-Rotor 1991 FC RX-7 IMSA GTO Returns To Long Beach
Over the weekend, the Long Beach Grand Prix celebrated the 50th anniversary of IMSA by hosting cars from its popular GTO class from the 80’s and early 90’s for this year’s vintage race.
Found On Craigslist: 1972 Mazda RX-2
Not every collector of 1970’s automobiles is into muscle cars and British convertibles, it seems. And while the market for something like this very modified RX-2 may be smaller than that for a Camaro or a GTO, we really believe that the market for these early Japanese cars for the US market is just getting warmed up.
Keepers: GMC Syclone/Typhoon—Shopping
The Syclone/Typhoon (often referred to as SyTy by owners and enthusiasts) super trucks were always intended to be niche, limited-production vehicles. Save for a few outlier units in 1992, Syclones were exclusive to the 1991 model year and exclusively black, while Typhoons offered more color and less exclusivity thanks to a production run that spanned 1992 and 1993. As one would expect, the Typhoon is a bit easier to find; nearly 5000 came off the assembly line during its two-year run as opposed to 3000 Syclones, so while these trucks are rather rare, they’re not impossible to find.
Keepers: Mazda RX-7—Community
As one would expect with niche, Japanese tuner cars such as the RX-7, there exists a very dedicated enthusiast community that loves to tweak, tune, and show these cars off every bit as much as driving them.
Keepers: Mazda RX-7—Shopping
There’s a good deal of trepidation among first-time Mazda RX-7 shoppers, especially when it comes to the twin-turbo FD-series. The unique rotary engine comes with its own set of issues that generally stem from abuse or poor maintenance, so the key to getting the most from an FD-series RX-7 is knowing how to properly take care of it. Excessive heat is a quick killer for these cars, and the stock temperature gauge doesn’t do a great job of relaying vital information in time to prevent disaster. The under hood hoses are prone to drying out and cracking, so inspect them carefully and if there’s any sign of damage, be wary of potential engine problems as a result from overheating. Most RX-7 owners replace the stock hoses with high-temp silicone hoses that can better withstand the heat, so consider their replacement a good thing. Aftermarket temperature gauges are also common, and though these cars never came with a factory boost gauge, they’re a common addition as well.
Keepers: Mazda RX-7
A perennial favorite of sports car enthusiasts worldwide, the Mazda RX-7 exemplifies the epitome of balanced handling, graceful lines, and communicative controls; three very important ingredients in creating a quintessential driver’s car. As good as the early-generation RX-7s were however, they still lacked a key fourth ingredient—power.
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