#44 • 1980 Mazda RX-7 Coupe
Part of Classic Auto Mall Classic Auto Auction – Morgantown, PA June 19, 2026 (live auction by Ken Geyer Real Estate Auctioneers, Inc.)
High bid $9,500.00
Status: Sold
VIN: SA22C593889 1980 Mazda RX-7 Coupe Highlights: Has Title No Reserve 1146cc Rotary Engine 5-Speed Manual Rust Free Great 1st Gen RX-7 76,888 Miles Description: 1980 Mazda RX-7 Coupe NO RESERVE HAS TITLE For auction, a 1980 Mazda RX-7 coupe showing 76,888 miles, but the true miles are unknown. First Gen RX-7's have seen an uptick in interest in recent years and we're thrilled to have this well maintained version of a now uncommon car here in the showroom of Classic Auto Mall. Exterior Sixteen colors were available in the U.S. market for Rx-7's in 1980, and this one wears a single stage application of Stardust Blue Metallic, paint code U2 for those keeping score. The somewhat revolutionary shape of the RX looks great in any color and especially light blue, where the beginnings of a wedge shape finishing with a descending hatchback behind a straight C-pillar, and above narrow fenders. The windshield rakes back dramatically thus keeping overall height low, along with the center of gravity. Hidden headlights are augmented here by added fog lights while the tail light hug the back corners, split wide outside the license plate box and underscored by a body colored bumper with black trim in a relatively early example of monochromatic design. 13-inch wheels carry 185/70R13 tires, visually enhanced by the black molding that runs the midline of the car at a time when side molding was fairly standard. Our scan of the exterior yielded no notes regarding imperfections. Interior Plenty of thrills, but generally no frills describes most interiors of the 80's, and this one mostly follows suit with simple black vinyl door panels with polished trim and stitch patterned inserts, window crank and even some storage in the carpeted kick panel. Attractive and welcoming black bucket seats include vinyl borders around a cloth insert and other than a tear in the driver's lower, they are in great shape. Up front, the simple 4 spoke sport steering wheel frames the instrument cluster, three gauges relaying seven bits of information with a row of idiot lights below. In true sports car fashion, the tachometer is front and center. Gray plastic frames the center stack where we have a Clarion AM/FM/Cassette player below it, numerous toggle switches, and the A/C panel up top. This stack cascades down to the center console where the black booted shifter resides along with a change holder for those dreaded tollgate receptacles, and all is clean. Low pile black carpet covers the floor and a black vinyl headliner is up above with a decorative stitched design that runs north to south. The carpeted hatch floor is open and clean and is flanked by molded plastic walls that house integrated speakers. Drivetrain We find clean conditions under the hood and a 1146cc rotary engine with 103 horsepower and a Nikki 4-barrel carburetor. A 5-speed manual transmission sends power a short distance to the rear axle housing 3.909 gears. Power brakes are onboard with discs in front and drums in the back. Undercarriage General patina, some surface rust, and oil noted on the pans and rear differential are the general conditions on the otherwise clean underside. The unique exhaust system runs in tandem, utilizing the central tunnel for some of the journey and terminating with a stock style muffler giving way to dual chrome tips. Suspension consists of coil springs up front and a 4 link with coil springs in back. Drive-Ability The rotary engine delivers a spirited run and at this height and size, even moderate speed feels fast. It's certainly fun with the ability to track straight and turn with unwavering ease, all while smooth shifts allow for quick acceleration, and as icing on the cake, all functions operate as intended on this well maintained and now vintage sports car. While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be working at the time of your purchase.
