1992 Mazda RX-7 Type R

This one owner 1992 Mazda RX-7 Type R in Montego blue with just 45,434 kms was inspected for a client at HAA Kobe auction in February 2017.

Non smoker’s car. Graded 4 B B.

Paint generally overall was quite good. Some scratches around the front bumper. Touched up scrape between headlights. Side mirrors scratched and touched up. Touched up under driver’s door. Some panels have been repainted / or clear coat redone.

Steering wheel had some wear. Missing storage box lid in the centre console (fairly common for RX-7’s).

Aftermarket TV and radar detector, both stuck on to the dashboard. Spare tyre never used.

This 1992 Mazda is the type of vehicle that would be eligible for import to Australia under a proposed new 25 Year Old Vehicle Import Rule for 2018.

Had it been eligible for import, the sale price of 1,810,000 Yen FOB in Japan would have equated to a total price in Australia of approx. $27,800 landed plus compliance, tyres and ORC’s (calculated at a rate of 85 Yen to the dollar).

Vehicles like this are increasingly being seen as collectible not only in Japan but the rest of the world, which is driving a rapid increase in prices.

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Whether you’re looking for a low km 1992 Mazda RX-7 Type R like this one, or any other type of vehicle we can find it for you in nice condition with a little time, effort and of course the right budget.

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It is vital when sourcing your vehicle to use an agent that takes the time to physically check each vehicle and looks beyond the auction pictures and report to confirm condition. Some vehicles may have an unpleasant smoke or other odour, rust underneath, or other faults which are impossible to know without inspection.

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