Overview

This is where the RX-7 really sharpens up.

The Type RS sits just below the ultra-rare Spirit R, but for many, it’s the sweet spot. Lighter, more focused, and built with proper intent, it delivers everything the FD is known for without losing usability.

Finished in Blue with a Black interior and showing just 30,827 km, this is exactly the kind of example buyers are searching for today.

Key Details

• 1999 Mazda RX-7 Type RS
• 30,827 km
• Grade 4.5 / Interior B
• 1.3L twin-rotor engine
• Manual transmission
• Rear-wheel drive

Specification and Features

• Type RS performance-focused model
• Lightweight setup with reduced sound deadening
• Factory Bilstein suspension
• Larger brakes compared to standard models
• 17-inch factory alloys
• Manual gearbox
• Air conditioning
• A proper driver’s RX-7 with the right hardware where it matters.

Condition Overview

• Exterior shows light to moderate age-related wear
• Interior in good overall condition with minor wear
• Strong grading at 4.5 reflects a well-kept car
• A very honest example with low mileage backing it up.

Inspector Notes Explained

• W2 – moderate scratches or paint imperfections (rear quarters and upper panels)
• U1 – small dents (lower sections and side panels)
• A1 – light scratch (front area)
• Additional notes:
• Light scratches and minor dents around lower body
• General wear consistent with use, nothing structural reported

Why the RX-7 Matters

The RX-7 is about feel.

Lightweight, perfectly balanced, and powered by a rotary engine that revs like nothing else, it delivers an experience that modern cars have largely lost. No filters, no weight, just precision and response.

The FD is widely considered one of the best driver’s cars ever built.

What Makes the Type RS Special

The RS is the driver’s specification.

It was designed to be sharper and more capable straight out of the factory. Stiffer suspension, improved braking, and subtle weight savings make it noticeably more focused than standard models.

It is the one you buy to drive.

Less about luxury, more about connection.

Market Insight

• Auction start price £16,000
• Expected buying range £25,000 to £27,500+

Clean, low-mileage FD RX-7s are becoming harder to source, especially in original condition. Demand continues to rise globally.

Driving Experience

Raw, responsive, and engaging.

The rotary engine builds power smoothly and rewards commitment. Steering is direct, the chassis feels alive, and the car shrinks around you the harder you drive it.

This is what people mean when they talk about “analogue”.

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