FS: RX-7 1984 Spec-7

[HDerr]

SOLD

For sale is a 1984 white-black/red stripe Mazda Spec-7.
Current annual SCCA tech, tires good for a couple more
races, LSD, new rotors and pads rear (Hawk black), new
front pads (Hawk blue), new starter, synthetic fluids in
trans, diff, current seat belt, just needs a transponder
and someone who wants to drive.
(trailer not included). Email for pics.


This car will be at HPR Oct 21, 22 and 23rd.
Come take a look at it and bring some cash
for a down payment. You can make
arrangements for me to deliver it on Sunday.

I need this car gone.

Special SCCA Enduro pricing of $2,600 (trailer not included).

You can't get into a race ready car for less than this.

Hank

[Ranger]

At that price, I have to ask...what's wrong with it? What's the typical Spec 7 field like out here, in terms of car count?

[jamiel]

I know HDerr personally, and have had several transactions with him. Great guy, generous, fair, highly recommended.

[HDerr]

At that price, I have to ask...what's wrong with it? #What's the typical Spec 7 field like out here, in terms of car count?

I can give you a special higher price! #:D

Here's the bad:

##it only has one seat which wouldn't be all that comfortable for a 12 hr drive
##The one seat is not heated,
##If it rains, ya gonna get wet because the door windows are gone, and it only has one wiper, but I could fix that for you, slicks don't like the wet
##No headlights = no going to drive-in plus no window to hang speaker on or radio to listen to movie,
##It won't pass your emissions in CO and is quite loud,
##Sunroof is welded shut
##Fire extinguisher is where cup holder should be
##The long wheel studs mean the hubcaps don't fit
##The battery is a year old 700 CCA energizer
##The shocks probably could be replace, really
##With all the cold start gadgets disconnected it likes starting ether on cold race mornings
##It needs a better driver,
##... You could add some more.

##I've completed 6 events in this car in the last 6 months and other than an event where I had the fuel pressure regulator turned down too low, the car is running good. #I'm not saying the car is perfect, this car as all race cars are going to have their issues, thats the nature of racing.

The price is low because I'd like to keep this car racing in this region, I bought this car at a low price from a good friend and I'd like to pass that price along for you to go racing with the Spec-7 regional group.

If you are interested, come out to the races this weekend and check it and SCCA racing out.

[speedjunkie]

You're joking about most of those "issues" right? Cause that's just how I like the car! lol

If I had some more money I wasn't planning on spending I'd get it. I'd like to start racing and I'd love to get this and just start running it. Well, after some school/seat time haha.

[HDerr]

You're joking about most of those "issues" right? Cause that's just how I like the car! lol

If I had some more money I wasn't planning on spending I'd get it. I'd like to start racing and I'd love to get this and just start running it. Well, after some school/seat time haha.

At least three current SCCA club racers have used this particular car for PDX, Time trials and then drivers school.

[erod550]

I would totally buy this if I had the cash and a place to store it and a trailer and something to pull the trailer with.

[D Walker]

I would add this to the rental fleet if I had a bit more room...

[Ranger]

Haha! I guess I meant in terms of body damage, or if it absolutely needs any parts replaced...which it sounds like it doesn't. (I like your sense of humor though ) That price is seriously awesome for a race car...anyone who's interested in going wheel to wheel racing should definitely check this car out

I will most likely not be racing next year but Spec 7 has always interested me...I may come out to high plains on Sunday to check out what SCCA is like.

P.S. - I'll vouch for Hank too, I bought a set of 944 rims off him a while back, he even went out of his way to deliver them

I would totally buy this if I had the cash and a place to store it and a trailer and something to pull the trailer with.

Flat tow it with your Mustang...it's plenty light enough!

[Colombia28]

Haha. I liked your list of what's wrong. lol

[G-Man]

Maybe I can help - I've raced Spec7 and now race a similar IT-A Rx-7, and I've known Hank for a few years.
First - Hank is a stand-up guy. Honorable and trustworthy throughout in my experience.

On the Rx-7s - these are great starter race cars. For race cars, they're cheap to buy, cheap to run, and definitely fun to race. They can run autocross, rallycross, rally, track days, time trials, HPDE, and road racing with most of the local sanctioning bodies.

They're easy to drive and very hard to drive very well. The Spec7 is a spec class so you've got very closely prepared cars. Especially locally, where there's an active and great group racing the cars (primarily SCCA, starting to be more with NASA).

The motors are stock so not a lot of power. Lap times are relatively slow but everyone is well-matched so the racing is very exciting and very competitive. Parts are readily available and cheap, and plenty of people end up with parts cars, too. The big challenge is motors - the 12A is out of production and rebuilds are getting pricey and complicated. (Lots of speculation about this, including "they'll allow the 13B 'soon.'")

From what I know of this specific car, it's in good shape and probably a bargain. Needless to say, the race car market is pretty buyer-friendly right now. Of course, the biggest part of your racing cost will be transportation and lodging, whatever you race. The Rx-7 uses a spec DOT-R 205/60R13 tire that currently runs $150 each and lasts 2-6 weekends depending on the driver and how much you want to win. (My formula car slicks were $210 each and lasted one weekend.)

The Spec7 is an excellent car to share if the drivers are close to the same height/build. If you run with NASA, you can run multiple classes and the car is robust enough to have no problem running all day. (They get about 8mpg in race trim and you may want to use avgas in 90-plus temps to avoid vapor lock.)

They could not be driven on the street, even aside from emissions. They weight about 2200 pounds empty. My trailer is 950 empty so, all up with spares, I'm towing just under 4,000 pounds.

Typical wear parts - Front brake pads every two to four weekends. Front rotors and wheel bearings every two sets of brake pads. Change the oil and filter a lot.

There's minimal intentional contact in (local) Spec7, unlike SpecMiata. Again, it's a really good group of people who will definitely help you out. Body parts are readily available or you can just beat the dents out. Typical issues are front fenders or doors.

As far as I know, Hank's car is fine with no major issues or damage. Since the cars are so close in Spec, you can always spend hours getting a teeny percent better. That's what the champions do. Or, you can go out there and learn to drive now, as is.

It's a used race car - figure you'll spend another thousand on it to make it just like you want it before next season.

Feel welcome to PM or EM mail if you've got more questions.
Hope this helps,
G-Man

[HDerr]

On the Rx-7s - these are great starter race cars. For race cars, they're cheap to buy, cheap to run, and definitely fun to race. They can run autocross, rallycross, rally, track days, time trials, HPDE, and road racing with most of the local sanctioning bodies.....

G, wish I had said that! Now I know why you are good at marketing.

Here's a pic of at least part of the reason why I'm selling the white, 31 car.

[D Walker]

I know that car....

[HDerr]

I know that car....

From the back? ;-)

[D Walker]

haha no, not quite ;0