1994 Mazda RX-7 Efini Type R2 (FD3S) - Fully Restored

Highlights

• Genuine Efini Series 6 Type R2, the sought-after JDM specification

• Twin-turbo rotary with that unmistakable soundtrack

• Comprehensive bare-metal respray and full body restoration

• Full engine-out 13B rotary rebuild by a marque specialist

• Returned to factory-original specification with genuine OEM parts from Japan

Overview

The third-generation RX-7, the FD, is one of the definitive Japanese performance cars of the 90s. Mazda took a compact twin-rotor engine, added sequential twin-turbocharging, and wrapped it in a low, curvaceous body that, to this day, looks fast standing still. The result is a light, rear-wheel-drive coupe praised for its handling and a soundtrack quite unlike anything with pistons.

This is a genuine Efini Series 6 Type R2, the desirable JDM specification, and it has been the subject of a comprehensive, no-expense-spared restoration carried out to return it to factory-original condition; this is resolutely not a Fast and Furious-style tribute, unlike so many examples of the RX-7.

The bodywork has been taken back to bare metal and resprayed in its original silver by Finishline, while rotary specialist Rotor Torque has carried out a full engine-out rebuild and mechanical overhaul, sourcing genuine OEM parts from Japan and reverting earlier aftermarket additions to standard. The two-seat cabin presents beautifully, with its original seats retained and the correct Efini red-on-black instruments professionally refurbished.

The paint finish is deep and even, the panel gaps are tight, and the engine bay has been detailed to a standard that matches the paint. It keeps its aftermarket Kakimoto exhaust for that characteristic rotary bark, and the vendor tells us it starts, runs and drives exactly as an FD should. Freshly restored, factory-correct and rare in this specification, this is a hugely desirable modern classic ready to be enjoyed.

History And Documentation

• Manufactured in 1994 and first registered in the UK on 16 February 2005, having been imported from Japan

• Two former UK keepers, and in current ownership since February 2023

• Documented service and maintenance history with invoices, including Jun 2010 @ 63,373 miles, Jun 2013 @ 72,226 miles, Sep 2016 @ 76,583 miles, plus further recorded work in 2017, 2018 and 2022

• Comprehensive bare-metal respray and full body restoration by Finishline between 2023 and 2025, documented with invoices

• Full engine-out rebuild and mechanical restoration by Rotor Torque in 2024, addressing a water seal failure and returning the car to OEM specification with parts sourced from Japan

• The seller advises that the car has covered approximately 2,000 miles since the engine rebuild

• Spark plugs and the instrument dash pod attended to in July 2025

• Retains its original green Efini book pack, including Japanese service history and owners manual

• Current odometer reading is 199 miles; the MOT history records zero mileages from 2017 to the 2025 as the odo display is reported to have been blank; the total mileage is estimated to be around 81,000 miles which is what is recorded on the latest MOT

• Current MOT valid until 12 August 2027

• HPI report clear

Interior

• The two-seat Efini cabin has been fully restored and presents in excellent order

• Original seats retained in excellent condition, trimmed in two-tone black and grey chequered cloth with no tears or sagging

• Correct Efini red-on-black instruments, professionally refurbished

• Efini-badged steering wheel and alloy-faced drilled pedals; the vendor tells us a new OEM Efini gear knob is fitted

• Genuine OEM parts sourced from Japan fitted throughout, including the door map pocket, armrest cubby box, A-pillar trims and speedo surround

• An aftermarket Addzest head unit sits in the original centre console

• Climate controls, pop-up headlight switches, electric windows and mirrors all present and tidy

• Original JDM floor mats and an RX-7 branded mat retained

• Headlining taut and clean, with a tidy rear parcel shelf

• Factory tool kit and jack

Exterior

• Finished in silver following a bare-metal respray, presenting with a deep and even gloss

• Straight panels with tight, consistent shut lines throughout

• Fitted with the correct Efini rear spoiler alongside Efini and RX-7 badging

• Pop-up headlight cowls sit flush when closed, with clear lenses

• OEM window trims, rubbers and mirror glass renewed during the restoration

• Factory-style multi-spoke alloy wheels, refurbished and free of significant kerbing

• Four Nankang tyres fitted

• Aftermarket JDM Kakimoto Racing exhaust retained for its sound

• Light swirl marks are faintly visible on the bonnet in direct sunlight

Mechanical

• 1.3-litre twin-turbo twin-rotor 13B engine producing 255bhp, driving the rear wheels through a five-speed manual gearbox

• Sequential twin-turbocharging delivering 0-62mph in 5.9 seconds

• Engine fully rebuilt by rotary specialist Rotor Torque in 2024, addressing a water seal failure

• Its engine bay was stripped, prepared and repainted as part of the rebuild, and detailed to a high standard

• Suspension rebuilt with new bushes and a four-wheel alignment carried out

• OEM airbox and pipework refitted, with earlier aftermarket parts reverted to standard

• Replacement catalytic converter, rebuilt alternator, replacement oil pump and new battery fitted during the work

• The vendor tells us it starts, runs and drives well, with a brief whiff of cold-start smoke characteristic of rotary engines that clears within a couple of seconds

• Approximately 2,000 miles have been covered since the rebuild, the vendor tells us

Summary

In this specification and this condition, the RX-7 makes a compelling case for itself. A genuine Efini Type R2 restored to factory-original standard, with fresh paint, a rebuilt rotary engine and a beautifully presented cabin, it offers the rare chance to buy an FD that has already had the hard work done. This is a car to drive and enjoy, not a project to finish, and the vendor tells us it wants for nothing.

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