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2003 Mazda RX-7 Spirit R Type-A

2003 Mazda RX-7 Spirit R Type-A-Sold

Lot Number: 619

2003 Mazda RX-7 Spirit R Type-A

The most desired RX-7 ever made, the Spirit R Type-A was an exclusive Japanese edition with every option ticked..

 

The Type-A was limited to 1,000 manual 2 seat cars, with B and C derivatives being 2+2 and man / auto options

BBS Alloys, Bilsteins and adjustable rear wing with Mazda boasting ' it is the ultimate RX-7, boasting the most outstanding driving performance in its history.""

Lightweight Recaro seats fill the interior for a driving position to behold

This now UK-registered car has super low mileage and a history to match

 

  • Sold for: £41,625

LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 3rd August, 2019 at 12.00am BST at

  • Body Colour

    BODY COLOUR
    Grey

  • Registration Number

    REG NUMBER
    BA03WHL

  • Odometer Reading

    ODOMETER READING
    15891 Miles

SUMMARY

The most desired RX-7 ever made, the Spirit R Type-A was an exclusive Japanese edition with every option ticked..

 

The Type-A was limited to 1,000 manual 2 seat cars, with B and C derivatives being 2+2 and man / auto options

BBS Alloys, Bilsteins and adjustable rear wing with Mazda boasting ' it is the ultimate RX-7, boasting the most outstanding driving performance in its history.""

Lightweight Recaro seats fill the interior for a driving position to behold

This now UK-registered car has super low mileage and a history to match

 

DESCRIPTION

Easily the most collectible of all the RX-7s was the last model limited to 1,500 units. Dubbed the ""Spirit R"", they combined all the extra features Mazda had used on previous limited-run specials with new exclusive features like cross-drilled brake rotors. Sticker prices when new were 3,998,000 yen for Type-A and B and 3,398,000 yen for Type-C. Mazda's press release said ""The Type-A Spirit R model is the ultimate RX-7, boasting the most outstanding driving performance in its history.""

 

There are three models of ""Spirit R"": the ""Type A"", ""Type B"", and ""Type C"". The ""Type A"" is a two-seater with a 5-speed manual transmission. It features lightweight red trim Recaro front seats as seen in the earlier RZ models. The ""Type B"" shares all features of the ""Type A"" except has a 2+2 seat configuration. The ""Type C"" is also a 2+2, but has a four-speed automatic transmission. Of the 1504 Spirit R's made, 1044 were Type A, 420 Type B and 40 Type C[25]. An exclusive Spirit R paint color, Titanium Grey, adorned 719 of the 1504 cars produced.

 

SPECIFICATION

Lot Number
619
Make
MAZDA
Model
RX-7 SPIRIT R TYPE-A
Registration Number
BA03WHL
MOT Expiry
27/05/2020
Chassis Number
FD3S606902
Transmission
manual
Body Colour
Grey

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About the Seller Rating

A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.

Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car

Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts

Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history

Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history

Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history

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